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Budget disappoints council leaders

There were no gaffes when the chancellor Philip Hammond delivered his budget in late November but nor was there much on offer for hard-pressed councils. Nick Terdre asked local council leaders for their reaction.

Posted 16:00 Wednesday, Dec 6, 2017 In: Politics Tags: budget, Carl Maynard, electric car, land-banking, Nick Terdre, Peter Chowney, Philip Hammond, Stand Up for East Sussex

Bottle Alley Lights up!

Hastings Borough Council has replaced some 500 metres of broken lighting with new state of the art equipment that is programmable for special effects – and can be synchronised to music to create a wonderful sound and light spectacle.

Posted 20:06 Tuesday, Dec 5, 2017 In: Home Ground Tags: bottle alley

Philosophy and coffee – and more – on the menu at Grand Rue de Pera cafe and shop

Among the varied programme of events at the Grand Rue De Pera shop and cafe on Queen’s Road is the Philosophy Coffee Club. Hanik Blackman has been along for a taste of the debate (not to mention the coffee) and reports back.

Posted 19:54 In: Grassroots Tags: Barbaros, Grand Rue de Pera, Hanik Blackman, Philosophy Coffee Club, Shelley Feldman

FREE energy-related workshops

Energise Sussex Coast is running three FREE workshops for people living locally.

Posted 14:48 In: Energy Wise Tags: Christmas Community cafe, Draught excluders, solar charger, solar panel, solar power

Celebrating Brad Gross

The news of Brad Gross’s untimely death has come as a huge shock to all those who knew him. HOT’s Zelly Restorick reports.

Posted 14:27 In: Hastings People Tags: BLAST Science, Brad Gross, Khadija Gross, Lydia Samuel

Stall to save Ore Library

Campaigners opposed to the proposed closure of Ore Library by East Sussex County Council were out in force in Ore Village on Saturday morning collecting signatures for their petition and encouraging residents to respond to the official consultation.

Posted 12:37 In: Home Ground Tags: Heather Bishop, Richard Street, Save Ore Library

Hastings Harbour: Complacency could be dangerous.

Posted 12:29 In: Home Ground Tags: Chandra Masoliver, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Harbour Development, Hastings Harbour Quarter Ltd., Kevin Boorman, Lucy Phillips, Mick Stanley, Paul Stanley, RX134

Carol concert coming as Seaview’s work goes on

As Seaview prepares for its Christmas carol concert, the annual general meeting has learnt how the charity continues to find a way to provide a vital service to homeless and vulnerable people despite reduced government funding. Report by Nick Terdre, photos by John Stiles.

Posted 15:18 Monday, Dec 4, 2017 In: Grassroots Tags: Annie Whelan, Big Sleep, Chris Whelan, Now and then, rough sleepers, Seaview, Shadey Pines, Sound Waves, talent, Time To Shine