Hastings Borough Council

01/09/2026

We are lucky to have adders in Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve, and they may be seen sunbathing in open areas during warmer months.

Please help keep yourself, your dog and our wildlife safe:

- Stay on paths
- Keep dogs close and under control
- Give adders space - they will usually try to escape.

They can bite in self-defence, although bites are very rare. If you or your dog is bitten, get medical help immediately, as they are venomous.

Adders are protected by UK law under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, meaning it is illegal to kill, harm, or injure them.

Thank you for enjoying the park responsibly and helping protect these native snakes.

01/09/2026

Southern Water are holding a bill clinic at Ore Community Centre, 455 Old London Road, Hastings, TN35 5BH, on Wednesday 16 September, 9am to 5pm.

The session offers free advice about water bills, payment options and financial support schemes. No appointment needed, just turn up.

Find out more at https://www.southernwater.co.uk/about-us/get-involved/bill-clinics/

31/08/2026

Coastal Currents is back again for 2026 from Thursday 3 to Wednesday 30 September.

From artists opening their galleries and workshops to activities and events you can get involved in, there is something for everyone who wants to enjoy some art and culture.

View the full brochure online at https://coastalcurrents.org.uk/brochure2026/.

The events start with the official opening at the White Rock Hotel on Friday 4 September. You can book tickets online for a £2 fee to go towards the artists taking part or take your chance and turn up on the door: https://coastalcurrents.org.uk/event2026/

30/08/2026

The programme for this year’s High Weald Walking Festival is now live, offering nine days of wonderful walking in one of England's finest protected landscapes.

Between 12 and 20 September there will be 80 guided and self-guided walks taking place all across the High Weald. Whether you're new to countryside walking, looking for a family-friendly nature walk or a rewarding 13-mile hike, there's something to suit every age, interest and ability. It’s also a great way to learn more about the history and wildlife of the High Weald and meet new friends along the way.

All of the walks are free. Many operate on a 'turn up on the day' basis, while some require advance booking.

Browse the full programme and book your walks at www.highwealdwalks.org

29/08/2026

The council offices are closed until Tuesday 1 September for the August Bank Holiday.

If you need to report something or check your accounts, you can do this online at any time using My Hastings.

Using our online services you can report missed bins, street litter, check your council tax and benefits accounts and also find out about planning applications near you.

If you haven't registered for an account yet, it takes minutes and you can link your council tax account so you can access your payment details at any time - https://my.hastings.gov.uk/

29/08/2026

We've got a sneak preview of the Hastings Embroidery which is on display from today until October at Hastings Town Hall.

Tickets are free and can be booked online, don't miss out on your chance to see this beautiful piece of work which was created for the 950th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings.

Book online at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hastings-embroidery-exhibition-tickets-1996460394784 If you can't book online, just come along Thursday to Monday, 10am to 3.30pm.

28/08/2026

Read Cllr Mark Etherington's column about the draft Local Plan progressing, events and activities around the Year of the Normans, and the Bank Holiday office closure...

Hastings draft Local Plan published for Cabinet discussion - MyHastingsMatters - 28.08.2026 Hastings Borough Council sent this bulletin at 28-08-2026 06:15 PM BST Cabinet Column Cllr Mark Etherington, lead councillor for planning, infrastructure and regulatory services, has written this week's colum...

28/08/2026

The Torfield MUGA will reopen this evening for the bank holiday weekend. It will be closed again from Tuesday 1 September for a couple of days while work is completed.

Following essential repairs to the Torfield School multi-use games area (MUGA) surface, it will reopen this evening, and remain open over the weekend.

From Monday, repairs to the fencing will begin. This MUGA will be closed for most of next week while this work takes place. We will provide an update once it reopens.

Thank you for your patience while we carry out these essential repairs.

28/08/2026

The deadline for members of the public to submit questions for the Cabinet meeting on Monday 7 September has been extended to 5pm on Tuesday 1 September.

If you have any questions relating to the Cabinet agenda and papers that have now been published, please submit these to the Monitoring Officer at [email protected].

The published Cabinet papers and agenda can be viewed at https://hastings.moderngov.co.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=130&MId=5827&Ver=4

Have you got a question you’d like to ask a lead councillor? We want to make it easier for residents to ask questions so, rather than having to come to the council office during Cabinet meetings, you can now email like you can for Full Council question time.

Questions need to be sent to the Monitoring Officer at [email protected] five working days before Cabinet meetings.

For the September Cabinet meeting on Monday 7 September, questions must be received by 5pm on Thursday 27 August.

You can ask anything related to council business to be answered at the meeting. Residents can attend the meeting and ask a follow-up question related to the original question once they have heard the answer to their initial question. You will no longer be able to ask a question at the meeting that has not been pre-submitted.

Please make sure you include your name and address, and that your question is brief (two short paragraphs). You can only ask one question per meeting. The name of questioners, the question, response and any follow-up will be published in the minutes of the meeting.

28/08/2026

The new Active Hastings Waistband of Brothers course starts soon!

“It taught me about nutrition, portion sizes, exercise, and helped my mental health. I also made lifelong friends. It’s not just a course, it’s a lifestyle.” previous WaistBand of Brothers participant.

Our next free WaistBand of Brothers Weight Management course, designed just for men, starts on Monday 14 September at the Hastings Academy, 6.30pm to 8pm.

Sign up now to secure your space - booking is essential: https://eequ.org/book/waistband-of-brothers-men-only-with-active-hastings-2209

*Participants must have a BMI of 30 or above to join the course.

For details on all our adult weight management courses and classes visit: https://www.hastings.gov.uk/sport_play/getactive/awm-courses/