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26 Hastings’ election candidates sign Climate Pledge

Twenty six candidates for the 5 May local elections in Hastings & St Leonards have signed a pledge backing accelerated climate action, including divesting the East Sussex Pension Fund from fossil fuels. As of 10am on Monday 25 April, 26 candidates from Hastings & St Leonards had signed the ‘ABCD Climate Action Pledge’ created by the South East Climate Alliance (SECA): all of the Green candidates (16), seven Labour candidates, 2 Liberal Democrats and 1 Conservative [1].

 Divest East Sussex reports.

Posted 13:48 Monday, Apr 25, 2022 In: Campaigns Tags: António Guterres Divest East Sussex East Sussex Pension Fund South East Climate Alliance

New CEO for Sussex Partnership Trust

Dr Jane Padmore has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, having been interim CEO since January 2022.

Posted 13:23 In: Health Matters Tags: Dr Jane Padmore

Just Stop Oil – meet the people

Have you heard about Just Stop Oil? Who are they? What do they want? And why are so many of their members prepared to be arrested in support of their goals? Robert Ralph explains what they are all about.

Posted 10:23 Friday, Apr 22, 2022 In: Campaigns Tags: Robert Ralph

Rwanda plan meets strong criticism in Hastings

The government’s plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda for processing  and settlement has provoked strong reactions, not only nationally but also in Hastings. Nick Terdre reports.

Posted 13:11 Wednesday, Apr 20, 2022 In: Politics Tags: Alex Kempton Julia Hilton Liberal Democrats Nick Terdre Paul Barnett Rwanda plan

Arts pavilion opens in the park

Locals in their hundreds were bowled over by the new arts pavilion which has opened in Alexandra Park. HOT’s Chris Connelley joined the Easter weekend revellers sampling this new fount of wellbeing activities, and also took the photos.

Posted 18:14 Monday, Apr 18, 2022 In: Grassroots Tags: Art In The Park Chris Connelley

Round Table donation boosts greenhouse restoration project

The project to restore Alexandra Park greenhouse has been given a boost by a generous donation from Hastings Round Table. Story by Lynda Foy, photos by Colin Foy.

Posted 11:49 Sunday, Apr 17, 2022 In: Grassroots,HOT Topics Tags: Alexandra Park Greenhouse Group Colin Foy Hastings Round Table Linda Pearson Lynda Foy Paul Wilson

Community composters open third hub

Hastings and St Leonards Community Composting Group have launched their third hub, in central Hastings, and already have their eyes on a fourth, following an invitation to set up in Hollington, Here they will also get going on outreach work. Nick Terdre reports.

Posted 16:25 Saturday, Apr 9, 2022 In: Grassroots Tags: Community Composting Josh Brem-Wilson Nick Sangster Nick Terdre Sam Struthers

Street life: Kings Road market returns

The popular Kings Road Market in St Leonards returned this weekend after a two-year break. Chris Connelley was there to search out a bargain and speak to stall-holders, and also take the snaps.

Posted 20:04 Sunday, Apr 3, 2022 In: Local Economy Tags: Anton Burton-Windsor Chris Connelley Kings Road Market
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