Hastings Buskers’ Code of Practice – DRAFT FOR CONSULTATION
The draft code of practice (below) has been written to try and control and improve street entertainment in Hastings Town Centre. It will be a voluntary agreement as it is perfectly legal...
Primark opens in Hastings!
Hundreds of shoppers eagerly queued up at the new Primark, which opened at 10am on Wednesday 6th March 2019 in Priory Meadow Shopping Centre, Hastings.The international retailer which offers amazing fashion at...
Tackling the flytippers
Since starting on the job late last year your business ambassador, Peter, has reported and overseen the removal of well over 100 flytips. These have ranged from a few black bags...
Working with the police to cut down business crime
We're pleased to be able to report a number of successful court cases recently where the police have prosecuted some of the town's more prolific shoplifters.
Most recently...
Walls and doors set to become canvases for public art
The Love Hastings team are looking at a number of opportunities that exist around the town to bring amazing art to the streets.
We are looking to replicate...
BID budget 2019-20
What is the BID?
The BID is - in essence - a local fundraising scheme. Money is collected by the council and then re-invested within the area to deliver...
Easter, summer and Christmas events planning underway
One of the BID's big commitments is to a lively series of events in and around the town centre.
That's why the team are already starting to make...
High Street Survey Results
In February 2019 we launched a survey of local people using a template that originated from a nationwide study of attitudes to high streets.
We got a good response...
Brightening up the town with a lick of paint
After reports of some stray street art and unwanted graffiti, the Love Hastings team last month pulled on their overalls for a day and spruced up the public walkway between Havelock Road...
Free skills training for businesses and residents in the New Year
Tailored career consultancy from Hastings Works will help get local people into work
Thanks to government funding provided by the Coastal Communities Fund the Hastings Business Improvement District has...
