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A brighter future for West St Leonards
Over the winter, huge steps have taken place in planning the future of West St Leonards. Patricia Walton from the West St Leonards Neighbourhood Forum shares the latest news – and a date to add to your diaries. Continue reading…
The Hastings Half Marathon will be run on Sunday 23 March, a great opportunity for local charities to boost their fundraising by recruiting sponsored runners to support them. Well ahead of the competition this year, at least in notifying HOT of their intentions, was St Michael’s Hospice, as Nick Terdre reports.
Hastings’ women’s group, Women’s Voice, holds its AGM this Thursday, 6 February. The AGM will be followed by an event led by Women’s Environmental Network. Chiara Capraro from Women’s Voice highlights why climate change is a feminist issue.
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between Jewish, Zionist, non-Zionist and anti-Zionist? And what it actually means to be antisemitic? A clear insight is provided in Marilyn Garson’s new book, Jewish not Zionist, says Felicity Laurence. A talk and discussion with the author will be held on 15 February at White Rock Hotel.
Hastings Sinfonia and friends are delighted to present our annual Valentine’s Concert on Saturday 15 February at St John the Evangelist Church, St Leonards-on-Sea, writes Alexandra Hudson. We have a thrilling programme for you that spans the centuries, offering melodies you know and love and introducing beautiful new romantic works.
Being moved by the plight of Gazans is not a response without consequences. Among those who found out the hard way are the Hastings 3, charged in the course of a peaceful protest against an arms supplier to Israel. So are a number of journalists and writers who have been arrested under terrorism laws after commenting on the issue. A parliamentary petition to end the threat of such actions to free speech has been launched. Nick Terdre reports.
The Electric Palace cinema is perfect for romance, with its velvet-clad surroundings and welcoming vibe. So if you’re looking for Valentine’s inspiration, support one of the best independent cinemas in the country and head over to Hastings Old Town to make your Valentine’s week extra special this year. Check out the treats on offer, says Annie Waite.
There was a steady throng of people passing through the West St Leonards Community Centre last Saturday to view suggestions for development at the Old Bathing Pool site. As developers look set to present their plans to HBC, will the local community get a seat at the table? Dee Williams reports.
One of the mainstays of the London jazz scene will be taking to the stage for Jazz Hastings’ session on Tuesday 4 February: bass player and composer Dave Manington and his band Riff Raff. Julian Norridge sets the scene.
Local campaign groups will be disappointed that parliament voted 120 – 7 to adjourn the second reading of the Climate and Nature Bill (CAN) until 7 July. But is this a setback or an opportunity? Dee Williams reports.
Three men prosecuted for taking part in a peaceful protest at arms manufacturer General Dynamics were found not guilty of all charges at Brighton Law Courts on Wednesday (22 January). Katy Colley, chair of Hastings & District Palestine Solidarity Campaign, reports.
How big is Hastings’ challenge in the face of the government’s determination to put a rocket under house-building? Nick Terdre spoke to Cllr Glenn Haffenden and head of housing Chris Hancock to find out how Hastings Borough Council is planning to tackle the local housing crisis. Research and graphics by Russell Hall.
As the devolution process gets under way, it is the upper-tier County Council which has been allowed to make all the running in East Sussex. But the shape of the unitary councils which the governments wants to see formed is still to be decided, and here Hastings Borough Council and the other lower-tier councils could have a say. Ideas will no doubt be aired at the Full Council meeting on Wednesday. Text by Nick Terdre, research and graphics by Russell Hall.
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.
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.
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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