The historic Queens Arcade in the town centre has been slowly dying sadly, indeed, this was the homeplace of the birth of television (Love Hastings), ever since it had to be auctioned off by the charity that used to own it (Hastings Online Times). If you've walked through it over the last couple of years you will have noticed that various businesses are no longer there, now including the butchers, deli, cafe, hairdressers, and many more! And now, sadly, the family fishmongers, that has been trading there for over 80 years is reluctantly joining the exodus, moving to a market stall (Sussex Express).
The rather ghostly scene you now see inside the arcade (above), apparently, because the new owners are increasing the rents so much that businesses cannot afford to continue trading there. The new owners must have a plan for the arcade different to its current purpose, but how long will we need to wait to find out what planning permission gets presented to Hastings Borough Council? Sad times...
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