New Chairman of Hastings & Rye Conservatives Sunday, 11 May, 2025 Following our recent Annual General Meeting, we are pleased to announce that Liam Atkins has been elected as the new Chairman of the Hastings & Rye Conservative Association. Liam brings with him a wealth of experience from local government, a background in small business and marketing, and a strong track record of grassroots campaigning. He previously served as a councillor and was the youngest... Local News
Major arts venues under threat 22nd December 2022 It’s that wonderful time of the year for theatre, panto and Christmas concerts. Our town is buzzing with festive events, carols and music. I would like to thank... Local News
Can Hastings Borough Council survive? 27th November 2022 As we near the end of November our attentions usually turn toward Christmas. For many, it will be difficult this year. With the terrible war in Ukraine sadly... Local News
Is there a better way of governing the town? 28th October 2022 At the last local elections back in May Labour lost overall control of the council but managed to stay in power after doing a deal with four out of the five... Articles
Tough times ahead for St Mary in the Castle 5th August 2022 I read with some sadness the statement from the trustees of St Mary in the Castle saying they will surrender their lease with Hastings Borough Council, leaving... Local News
New Byelaws will allow cycling in the park 7th July 2022 Next Wednesday a full council meeting will decide whether to adopt new byelaws for Pleasure Grounds, Public Walk and Open Spaces. This sounds like a very dry... Articles
A new stadium for Hastings United? 10th June 2022 Will Hastings get a new football stadium? The Planning Committee met last week to decide on two controversial planning applications, possibly deciding the... Local News
A Vote for Change 12th May 2022 A year after the delayed election of 2021, the votes have been counted and the results are in for the 2022 local elections. The number of Hastings and St... Local News
Council blow £1.9 million trying to develop on a Flood Zone 17th March 2022 Last week the Labour controlled council announced it had decided to shelve plans to build houses on Bulverhythe Rec. Objections from the Environment Agency were... Local News
New restaurant plans leave disabled users feeling second best 15th February 2022 Building a new restaurant in place of the public toilet amenity has always been seen as controversial and unpopular when there are so many empty premises in... Local News
First set of Mandelson Files released 12th March 2026 New files released prove that Starmer was aware of Mandelson’s links to Jeffrey Epstein but appointed him anyway... National News
Kemi Gives Keynote Speech at Spring Conference 7th March 2026 A Spring Conference Kemi outlines our crime plan National News
Conservatives pledge to close label loophole to Protect British farmers 4th March 2026 We must ensure that food grown overseas is labelled fairly. National News
Mel Stride responds to Rachel Reeves’s Spring Statement 3rd March 2026 More taxes, less growth, same old Labour. National News
Kemi’s Speech on British Integration 2nd March 2026 Britain only works when we are integrated as one society working together. National News
Conservatives force another Labour U-turn 25th February 2026 Labour have backed down from proposals to close local post office branches. National News