Honouring the World War I Centenary in Béthune, France
Deputy Mayor of Hastings Councillor James Bacon attended a wreath laying ceremony in Béthune, France, on behalf of the town of Hastings earlier this month. The deputy mayor said, “It was such an honour to be one of the representatives…
New Plans for Bohemia and Town Centre
Hastings Borough Council will soon be consulting on a new draft area action plan, or AAP, for Hastings Town Centre and Bohemia. Councillor Peter Chowney, Leader of Hastings Borough Council, said, “Whilst the town centre represents the commercial heart of…
Free Hearing Resource Service brought to Hastings
The East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre mobile unit will be visiting Hastings on Thursday 5th July 2018, and will be outside Debenhams in the Robertson Street precinct from – The East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre is a registered charity working…
First Aid for Dogs
Sunday 15th July, , Ore Community Centre, £45. Calling all dog owners, lovers, walkers, pet sitters, dog groomers, trainers and behaviourists! Next month Your Pet Nurse is hosting a Canine First Aid Workshop by Rachel Bean RVN here in Hastings.…
Migration Fund increased
Controlling Migration Fund increased by £19 million as Government expands plans to deal with refugees and migrants Councils across England will receive a share of a further £19 million to help ease pressures on local services resulting from recent migration,…
Get crafty to fight Meningitis
A dedicated fundraiser is also holding the third in a series of craft fairs this Saturday, 30th June, to raise money to fight back against the disease which took her daughter’s life. Jill Kent, from Polegate, will be showing and…
A Wacky Races-style challenge is looking to put the brakes on meningitis
Ten car enthusiasts are taking on the 1,000-mile plus event around the UK in six cars, fit only for the scrap heap and worth no more than £1,000. They start and finish in Brighton, hoping to raise £5,000 for charity…
Day Centres Closure Confirmed
Leaders of East Sussex County Council have agreed to cease day services at the Charter Centre in Bexhill and the Isabel Blackman Centre in Hastings. The two day centres for elderly and disabled residents are to close following a decision…
Extension of mandatory HMOs licensing
The Government confirms the extension of mandatory Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licensing from 1st October 2018, subject to parliamentary approval Changes to the regulations will bring purpose-built flats (where there are up to two flats in the block) under…
Share the Journey – Local Walkers Support Refugees
Local church-based walking group The Amblers are joining with other church groups, friends and anyone wanting to show their solidarity with or reflect on the plight of the many tens of millions of refugees and migrants feeling lost in the…