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Bachelor’s Bump pile recommended for planning permission, despite ineligibility

In February the story was that developers up at Martineau Lane/Mill Lane were cocking a snook at the planners of Hastings Borough Council (HBC). Now the Council’s planners are recommending approval of the retrospective application despite the previous one. It looks like unconditional surrender or indulgence by the Council. The Planning Committee meets online on Wednesday 7 April. Bernard McGinley compares cases, often using their last three numbers.

Posted 12:23 Monday, Apr 5, 2021 In: Home Ground Tags: 884 Bernard McGinley chalet bungalow HBC Martineau Lane Mill Lane planning

Road project still a headache for Sea Change and ESCC

Despite its short length, the Queensway Gateway Road continues to be a major headache for Sea Change Sussex and its client, ESCC. The opening of the temporary link, originally expected in early 2021, is now mooted for August, while the original scheme may only come on stream in July or August 2023, almost seven years behind schedule. Nick Terdre reports.

Posted 19:30 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2021 In: Home Ground Tags: Andrea Needham Bartlett ESCC Nick Terdre Queensway Gateway sea change Selep

Huge public support for Make Park Safer campaign

A petition to make the town’s historic and much-loved Alexandra Park safer by installing CCTV and lighting has gained over 17,000 signatures in just over a week. It was started on Wednesday last week by Claire Noble, whose best friend was brutally attacked there in daylight last June. Emma Harwood reports.

Posted 14:07 Thursday, Mar 25, 2021 In: Campaigns Tags: Alexandra Park Claire Noble Emma Harwood Kay Early

Park cafe owners close doors to Sunday anti lockdown demonstrators

The owners of the cafe in Alexandra Park will be opening later on Sunday mornings to avoid serving protesters they say are “mocking the sacrifices we have all made” by gathering in breach of coronavirus rules. Emma Harwood reports.

Posted 11:11 Wednesday, Mar 24, 2021 In: Covid-19 Tags: Colin Fitzgerald Emma Harwood Helena Wojtczak Kelleher lockdown

2039 and all that: Draft Local Plan deadline is 24 March

If you have views on how Hastings should look over the next 20 or so years, time is running out to say so. Bernard McGinley explains what to do.

Posted 13:27 Tuesday, Mar 23, 2021 In: Home Ground Tags: Bernard McGinley consultation DLP planning

Online events put spotlight on violence against women

In the wake of the murder of Sarah Everard, two events will be held this weekend focusing on the issue of violence against women: a launch of a video on domestic violence by Women’s Voice and an online vigil in memory of Sarah Everard and Blessing Olusegun. Nick Terdre reports.

Posted 17:00 Thursday, Mar 18, 2021 In: Campaigns Tags: Blessing Olusegun Nick Terdre Reclaim These Streets violence Women's Voice

Hastings to show support for Anti-Racism Day

Hastings is set to join the rest of the globe in marking the United Nations Anti-Racism day this Saturday March 2o. The day was previewed back on March 2 with an online talk featuring a host of local and national speakers. Local group Hastings Stand Up to Racism issued the following press release detailing how Hastings will be taking part in this global stand against racism and fascism.

Posted 15:43 In: Campaigns Tags: Anti-Racism Day Hastings Borough Council World Against Racism & Fascism

Queen’s Arcade under sudden threat

The charity that owns the town centre Queen’s Arcade as an asset to benefit local people is about to auction it off very soon and suddenly. Bernard McGinley wonders why, and took the pictures.

Posted 07:34 Tuesday, Mar 16, 2021 In: Home Ground Tags: Arcade Assembly Rooms auction Ben Went Tree Bernard McGinley castle ward Dyer & Hobbis Hastings Museum HBC Heringtons Solicitors John Logie Baird Local Plan planning Queens Arcade TC8 TC9 Television Went Tree Trust