Category: <span>HOT Topics</span>

Christmas church fair raises funds

There were plenty of bargains for sale when Hastings’ Old Town Churches held their Christmas Fair on Saturday Nov 19). Linda Foy writes. Images Colin Foy.

Posted 08:41 Saturday, Nov 26, 2022 In: Community Tags: Christmas Fair St Clement's Church

Hastings shows solidarity with essential workers

150 trade unionists and supporters marched through Hastings on Saturday 19 November. They were demanding pay rises in line with inflation and an end to the government’s austerity cuts. Representatives from the Royal College of Nursing, Fire Brigades Union, National Education Union and UNISON attacked the government’s financial statement for failing to address the cost of living emergency facing millions. The march and rally were organised by Hastings & District Trades Union Council.

Posted 18:43 Wednesday, Nov 23, 2022 In: Campaigns

Unpaid carers face mounting problems

To mark Carers Rights Day on Thursday 24 November, HOT’s Judy Parkinson spoke to local charity Care for the Carers about the red-hot topic of unpaid carers and the help that’s available to them. There has been an alarming 20% increase in the number of East Sussex carers experiencing problems with their finances since last year, with 85% of carers locally highlighting this issue.

Posted 17:06 In: Community

Clifton Centre launches Crowdfunder for new lift

The Clifton Centre, as Southwater Area Community Centre has renamed itself, has just launched a Crowdfunder in support of its project to install a new lift. The centre recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. HOT’s Nick Terdre, a trustee of the centre, reports.

Posted 10:02 Tuesday, Nov 22, 2022 In: Community Tags: Clifton Centre Crowdfunder Nick Terdre Nigel Sinden penny pepper Peter Pragnell Theresa Hodge

St Anne’s to be demolished despite committee’s decision

No sooner had proposals to redevelop St Anne’s church in Hollington been refused than there was an application to demolish it anyway. Hastings Borough Council (HBC) approved it in a delegated decision by planning officers. Bernard McGinley reports.

Posted 21:07 Wednesday, Nov 16, 2022 In: Home Ground Tags: Bernard McGinley demolition Denman HBC heritage asset HS/DM/22/00835 HS/FA/22/00028 Incledon Mission Church St Anne's Hollington

Climate sit-in shuts down Barclays Bank

Today, Monday 14 November, there were protests at more than 100 branches of Barclays Bank across the UK. Campaigners were highlighting Barclays’ investment in fossil fuels (oil, coal and gas). HOT’s Erica Smith witnessed the protest at the Hastings branch in the pedestrian area opposite Queens Arcade.

Posted 04:46 Tuesday, Nov 15, 2022 In: Campaigns Tags: Barclays Bank climate change Extinction Rebellion fossil fuel Global warming occupation protest sit-in XR

Hastings’ Community Fill the Skies with Hope

On a wet and windy Sunday (30 October), 75 people including families gathered in Bottle Alley to make brightly coloured orange paper airplanes carrying messages of hope and welcome to refugees. They were then launched, Filling the Skies with Hope. Polly Gifford writes.

Posted 04:39 In: Campaigns Tags: asylum Hastings Community of Sanctuary MP Refuge refugees Sally-Ann Hart

Worried about keeping warm this winter?

If you are struggling financially and need help to keep your heating bills under control, Kate Meakin from Energise Sussex Coast shares some useful information.

Posted 17:11 Friday, Nov 11, 2022 In: Energy Tags: Energise Sussex Coast Energy Crisis