Introductory workshops for anyone wanting to put solar panels on their shed, workshop or van will be taking place in Hastings from 24 January onwards. Energise Sussex Coast’s Gabriel Carlyle reports.
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Huge crowds are expected this week at the trial of the Hastings 3, who were charged nearly a year ago for their part in protesting Israel’s genocide in Gaza. Katy Colley, HDPSC Chair, reports.
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5G phone masts have been happening a lot around Hastings lately, often in dubious circumstances such as wildly inaccurate illustrations, and unpersuasive allegations by planners such as ‘the proposed monopole would not appear out of place’. 5G is the 5th generation of wireless cellular network technology since it began in the early 1980s. Phone mast applications’ privileged status in the planning scheme of things has been the subject of much comment. A town centre talk next week will examine the issues. Bernard McGinley reports.
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The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood had strong connections with Hastings and its hinterland. Holman Hunt stayed at Clive Vale Farm. D G Rossetti and Lizzie Siddall had 5 High Street in the Old Town, previously the site of George Wooll’s printshop and ‘Repository of Arts’ in the 1820s. A new book – Jenny Ridd, Walls, Beams, Love and Dreams: The People of 5 High Street, Hastings (2024) – explores this address through the prism of social and sexual change. Richard Saville has reviewed it.
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Many campaign groups are eagerly awaiting the second reading of the Climate and Nature Bill (CAN) due to take place in the Commons on 24 January. They are more than ready for a ‘joined-up strategy’ to address the climate and environmental crisis, but are they ready for net zero? Dee Williams takes a look.
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Hastings Commons’ housing model has won it the top prize in a global competition – and is put forward as a valuable example of how the town’s housing challenge can be helped to be met. Nick Terdre reports.
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Calling serious gamers, casual console players and anyone in search of something fun to do with family and friends! Games Fest is coming to The White Rock Theatre on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th January 2025, offering two sessions of pure gaming glee.
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The principle of devolving power from the centre seems generally welcome to Hastings’ political parties but reactions to what is on offer differ widely. In particular, what is seen as the undue haste of the Labour government in pushing for a response from local government and limiting that response to the upper-tier authorities has come in for criticism. Nick Terdre provides a brief guide to what the local parties are saying.
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Hastings has a new chess champion – Haowen Xue, at 16 its youngest Masters winner ever. Nick Terdre reports on a successful 98th edition of the world’s first ever international chess tournament, which still attracts large numbers.
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It’s the year when development looks like getting under way on the old bathing pool site in West St Leonards, and local community groups have arranged a public meeting on Saturday 25 January to publicise the proposed plans, present their views on what is being proposed and invite residents to give their own opinions. Nick Terdre reports.
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An elderly and disabled resident of Hastings is hoping that a GoFundMe appeal will relieve her dire situation, after falling prey to rogue builders. The need for security and confidentiality is an aspect of the case but HOT has made inquiries and is satisfied that the story is genuine. The victim is known as ‘Joy 1066’. Bernard McGinley reports.
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East Sussex County Council yesterday decided to apply to join the devolution fast track and in the process have May’s elections postponed. A motion in an Extraordinary Full Council meeting urging the Cabinet not to seek the suspension of the elections was lost. Nick Terdre reports, research and graphics by Russell Hall.
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The number of fuel vouchers issued to Hastings residents during 2024 highlights the continuing problem of fuel poverty locally and the need to rapidly insulate local properties where fuel-poor tenants live. Energise Sussex Coast’s Gabriel Carlyle reports.
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Following the recent article in HOT on the suspension of local elections as part of the government’s devolution plan, I was keen to see how Hastings Borough Council cabinet members would respond to plans to abolish the council. Dee Williams reports.
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Hastings White Rock is delighted to announce that The Magical Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan has achieved their highest ever box office sales, with attendance figures also the highest in eight years. The pantomime had rave reviews from audiences, many of whom described it as the “best panto ever”.
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