Placemaking made easy – should Hastings follow this guide?
With £20m to spend over the next ten years, Hastings is one of around 75 towns across the country with an opportunity to put communities in control of significant budgets…
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With £20m to spend over the next ten years, Hastings is one of around 75 towns across the country with an opportunity to put communities in control of significant budgets…
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The council is updating its local plan following changes to National Planning Policy Framework. The draft new Local Plan will cover a 20 year period from 2019 – 39. Before…
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Strategy Summary Introduction In July 2019, Hastings Borough Council declared a climate emergency and developed a Climate Change Strategy alongside a two-year action plan. The declaration commits the council to…
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Hastings Walking and Cycling Strategy Clean, Green and Safe Pedestrian/Cycle Routes in Hastings & St Leonards Aspirations Develop a Culture of Walking and Cycling: Align with Policies: Practical Interventions Infrastructure…
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Seafront Strategy Overview Background and Context The Seafront Strategy was initially adopted in 2005 under the title “Leading From The Front,” developed by Sea Space in collaboration with Hastings Borough…
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The Hastings Planning Strategy for 2011-2028 outlines several main aspirations along with practical measures to achieve them. Here is a summary: Main Aspirations and Practical Measures Achieve and Sustain a…
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This linked document is a draft Heritage Strategy for Hastings, prepared in 2017 by the Drury McPherson Partnership for Hastings Borough Council, which aims to identify and conserve the borough’s…
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Introduction, Background, and Consultation The Hastings and Rother Playing Pitch and Built Facilities Strategy 2023-2039 follows previous local strategies, notably the Rother and Hastings Playing Pitch Strategy 2016 and the…
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Summary of the Hastings and St Leonards Housing Strategy 2016-2019 The Hastings and St Leonards Housing Strategy for 2016-2019 focuses on addressing the housing needs within the borough, with a…
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Summary of the Homelessness Strategy The Homelessness Strategy focuses on three main priorities to address homelessness and rough sleeping: reducing rough sleeping, minimizing the use of emergency accommodation, and adapting…
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The Hastings Borough Council’s Cultural Strategy 2023-2028 outlines a vision to make Hastings a leading destination for inclusive and accessible cultural activities, enhancing the town’s economy and quality of life…
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