Is the cost of food making it more difficult for you to cook fresh meals? Do you want to know how to make the best use of ingredients and be more cost-effective when you go to the shops?

Council tax and benefits accounts are still unavailable through 'My Accounts - New' on My Hastings until 10am on Wednesday 25 February while essential finance systems are updated to allow for annual council tax billing.

We all know we’ve had a lot of rain recently – this video from the Dripping Well at the top of Fairlight Glen shows how it’s now at full flow after all the rain. Why not get your waterproofs and wellies on and see if you can find it at Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve?

Please read this advice from Sussex Police on how to protect your home this winter.  Burglary can have a real impact on your wellbeing and sense of safety. While we can’t be on every street at all times, your vigilance and simple security steps can make a big difference in keeping you,

Do you want to know more about cooking to support healthy ageing, and why certain foods are better than others?  Hastings Voluntary Action (HVA) are running a five-week series of Cooking with John classes, starting on Monday 23 February.

A project being led by Brighton and Sussex Medical School through the Coastal Communities and Creative Health Project is holding a series of creative workshops focused on loss and bereavement.

Still looking for something to do tomorrow? Hastings Museum & Art Gallery are hosting a free Relics Roadshow from 10am to 3pm. If you've ever found something interesting and wondered what it might be, bring it along. You can find out about fossil and archaeological discoveries

Have your say on Hastings’ draft Local Plan. This important plan will help shape how the town grows and develops up to 2041.  The Plan guides:  • How much new development is needed  • Where it can be built . Without an up-to-date plan, Hastings is at risk of unplanned development, reducing local

Got a question about council services or the new food waste collections?  Cllrs Glenn Haffenden and Jo Walker are at Morrisons in Queens Road this morning from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Pop along and have a chat with them.

Do you know how much plastic you throw away? The Big Plastic Count takes place every March and encourages people to record the plastic they use on a day-to-day basis.  Sign up now to get involved - https://thebigplasticcount.com/sign-up

SWEP (severe weather emergency provision) has been deactivated in Hastings today. However please be aware that Hastings Borough Council continues to fund the night shelter with Warming Up The Homeless to provide a place of overnight safety for rough sleepers during the winter period.

If you're looking for something to do today, there are still tickets available for this exciting event at Hastings Museum & Art Gallery.

Council tax and benefits accounts will be unavailable through 'My Accounts - New' on My Hastings until 10am on Wednesday 25 February while essential finance systems are updated to allow for annual council tax billing.

Artist/s wanted! We are looking for an artist or artists to work on an exciting project to deliver new artwork for the columns in Bottle Alley. Since 2017, the art installation Wavelength has featured at Bottle Alley, brightening up the walkway by bringing colour to the columns.

Are you looking for a property to rent? We have several units that are currently available. You can find out more and register your interest through our webpages - https://www.hastings.gov.uk/estates/properties-to-let/

If you want to get involved in Hastings’ bid for Town of Culture 2028, sign up for one of the public meetings on Thursday 19 February.

In light of the news that the Secretary of State has withdrawn the decision to postpone local elections, Hastings Borough Council is now working to put arrangements in place to deliver both the borough council and East Sussex County Council elections on 7 May 2026.

The multi-use games area (MUGA) at Torfield School will be closed tomorrow (Tuesday 17 February) for fence repairs. We apologise for any inconvenience this closure causes.

If you have any questions about food waste collections or another council service, Cllrs Glenn Haffenden and Jo Walker will be at Morrisons on Queens Road on Friday 20 February from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Pop along to talk to them and find out more.

Don't miss the deadline to apply to be on the Hastings Neighbourhood Board. We would love to have a wide range of people of all ages and backgrounds.    The role will give you a chance to directly influence how £20 million of Pride in Place investment is delivered in Hastings over the next decade.

We are seeing increased complaints about dog fouling not being picked up across the borough.    Not picking up after your dog is illegal and could cost you £1,000.    If you spot dog fouling, you can easily report it through My Hastings https://my.hastings.gov.uk/.

It’s time to fall in love with food waste collections!   One third of households have already received their caddies and liners - and the rest will be landing on doorsteps shortly.

If you’re making plans for half term next week, Groundwork South are celebrating the history of Ore at a family friendly event working with Hastings Museum & Art Gallery.

SWEP (severe weather emergency provision) has been activated in the Hastings Borough Council area from Friday 13 February 2026 and will remain active until further notice.

One of the easiest ways to reduce your carbon footprint is to recycle correctly. You can recycle lots of things in your household collection, either in your green bin or using pink sacks, or any other plastic bag other than black.

Hastings Borough Council is pleased to update on the next stage of work to secure the future of St Mary in the Castle, following the recent call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs).  The council has received a strong and wide-ranging response to its invitation for ideas on the future use of

Are you looking for a new job? Why not take a look at our job opportunities.   - Assistant Finance Business Partner  - Revenues and Benefits Compliance Officer  - Revenues Court Officer  - Revenues and Benefits Generic Officer (Housing)

At Full Council on Wednesday 11 February, Hastings’ councillors unanimously agreed the budget for 2026-27. For the first time in many years, the proposed budget showed a small surplus with several growth items agreed during the budget process to work towards the priorities set out in the

Littering and fly-tipping is illegal and can cost you up to £1,000 if prosecuted for littering and up to £50,000 for fly tipping.   Hastings Borough Council’s Warden Team has recently issued four Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) to residents and businesses for fly-tipping and littering offences.

Following the announcement that Hastings is going to bid to be Town of Culture 2028, there will be two public meetings next week where residents and groups or organisations can help shape the bid. The sessions are being held on Thursday 19 February at East Sussex College, Station Approach, TN34 1BA.

Full Council is meeting tonight to discuss and agree the budget for 2026-27.   You can watch the meeting online at https://www.hastings.gov.uk/my-council/cm/ and read the full agenda and papers at https://hastings.moderngov.co.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=168&MId=5596.

Have you signed up for our email newsletter? Each week we send out the latest council news and updates.   Sign up today at https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKHASTINGSBC/subscriber/new?qsp=CODE_RED

Groups across Hastings are starting work on a Town of Culture bid, supported by Hastings Borough Council and Arts Hastings CIC. Town of Culture is a new government competition, which towns across the UK are invited to enter. The winning town will be awarded £3million to deliver a cultural programme

There is a flood alert in place for Combe Haven due to high river levels tomorrow (Tuesday 10 February). 10-15mm of rain is possible late Monday to early Tuesday. Please take necessary action. Find out more at the link below: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/065WAF453

Volunteers Needed: Be Part of the 2026 Hastings Half Marathon! This year’s Hastings Half Marathon is on Sunday 22 March, and the organisers want YOU to be part of it!

Active Hastings are holding a Discovery and Try Day on Tuesday 17 February, at Summerfields Leisure Centre, from 1.45pm to 5pm.   Children aged seven to 14 are welcome to try basketball, futsal, cricket, rugby, racket sports, street dance, muay thai and the interactive multi-ball / wall.

We are pleased to have partnered with Anglo Doorstep Collections. The free collection service makes it simple and stress-free to give your pre-loved clothes, shoes, small electricals, kitchenware, and other small household items, a second life

Does your group or organisation work in landslides or land stability? Do you want to work with the council to help research, prevent and mitigate against future landslides? Hastings Borough Council has £20,000 available to give as landslide grants, to support local organisations

The public have spoken – and the favourite food waste truck name is ‘William the Composter’ (submitted by Pevensey and Westham Primary School).

If you’re looking for ideas for over half term, Hastings Museum & Art Gallery have events and activities for everyone.   There are paid for activities including Lego Lab (booking opens on Tuesday 3 February), the planetarium...

Hastings Borough Council’s housing acquisitions programme has led to fewer children living in temporary accommodation and has helped people out of rough sleeping in 2025.  The number of children living in private temporary accommodation was 62 fewer at the end of 2025 than it was at the end of 2024.

Following a fire at the Former Convent site on Magdalen Road on 1 February 2026, Hastings Borough Council is reminding residents that this site is private property and is unsafe to enter. Although the fire did not affect the chapel, the buildings across the site are in a deteriorated and potentially

Cabinet is meeting this evening to talk about the draft budget for 2026-27. Thank you to those who provided feedback as part of the budget process.   Read the reports at https://hastings.moderngov.co.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=130&MId=5595.

Are you looking for a property to rent? We have several units that are currently available. You can find out more and register your interest through our webpages - https://www.hastings.gov.uk/estates/properties-to-let/

Today marks the start of LGBT+ History Month. The lights in Bottle Alley will be rainbow for the month to mark this. The Pride flag will also be flown from Muriel Matters House and the Town Hall for the month Schools OUT started LGBT+ History Month in 2005

Thank you to everybody that got involved in the ‘name that food waste truck’ competition, whether submitting names or by placing your votes! We’re amazed at how many responses we’ve had and we’re just counting the votes up. Keep an eye out on our socials and the competition page,

If you’re looking for a new job, we’re recruiting for our revenues and benefits team with three roles open. Find out more and apply online - https://ats-hastings.jgp.co.uk/vacancies?ga_client_id=db3aaf41-f974-49e1-b9df-3c4e20617e60

We will be running a consultation on Hastings’ draft Local Plan in February, with plenty of chances, both online and in person, to learn more and share your views on the future of Hastings.  The Local Plan will guide the development and growth of Hastings until 2041.

Last chance to vote for your favourite food waste truck name before the competition closes tomorrow: https://letstalk.wealden.gov.uk/name-that-food-waste-truck Thank you to all the local schools who entered, we have had lots of great entries.