Hastings Borough Council17 Feb 2026Councils race to organise elections after U-turnCouncils are scrambling to run elections this May after the government reinstates local polls.17 Feb 202629 Jan 2026Hastings falling short on house-building targetHastings Borough Council will likely deliver only about 35% of its target, a councillor says.29 Jan 202615 Jan 2026Councils in Sussex back local election delaysAfter long debates and divided opinions, council leaders will request local elections are postponed.15 Jan 20269 Jan 2026Will anyone get to vote in Sussex this year?All 2026 local elections in Sussex face being scrapped after vote for mayor postponed amid changes.9 Jan 20261 Nov 2025What is life like in one of England's most deprived towns? Hastings in East Sussex is one of the most deprived local authorities in England, data shows. 1 Nov 20257 Oct 2025Housing firm files for administrationBoutique Modern is the contractor on housing projects in areas including Lancing and Eastbourne.7 Oct 20252 Oct 2025Charity defends selling community centre for £650kThe Parchment Trust wants to sell The Bridge Community Centre despite calls for it to be given away.2 Oct 202529 Sep 2025Warnings issued after rock fall at country parkHM Coastguard is advising the public to stay away from the area after a "significant" rock fall. 29 Sep 202522 Sep 2025Scaffolding to remain on funicular railway liftHastings council says it has approved the structure on the West Hill Lift for another five years.22 Sep 2025...