What a difference a day makes...

Okay, a few days longer than just the one day, but I go away for a short break and when I return to Hastings a number of things have changed, or more accurately, returned to 'normal.' For example, George Street is a thoroughfare again, having reopened after many months closed due to the fire back in January (blog).

Also, after many months, the exoskeleton that was scaffolding has been removed from Hastings RNLI Lifeboat Station, looking good!

Plus, months after being flooded in January (blog), HMV is open again! I do apologise to the people in this photograph, but I waited ages, and they saw my mobile pointed at the shopfront, but stayed around whilst I took this photograph, your choice folks!

 And George Street from the west end... 😉

What a difference a day makes (YouTube). 🌞

Road Repairs... And 39-41 George Street

East Sussex County Council has agreed an additional investment of £10.7 million to help improve the condition of roads in the county and protect them for the future, with a recommendation that a further £5 million be considered at Full Council in July; £5.6 million will be from 'reserves' and £5.1 million funded through borrowing (website). This would bring the Council's total spending on highways to nearly £34 million.

The additional money will go towards vital drainage work, and more patching and repair of potholes, thus ensuring roads in the county are more fit for purpose, noting that extreme weather of recent times has caused roads to deteriorate faster. I'm sure road users will be looking forward to this development! 👍

39-41 George Street, as you can see from the photograph above, is well on the way to being demolished for redevelopment, as mentioned in this blog last year. Oh yes, and George Street is still blocked off this end, you need to turn by The Albion for access.

So, some good news, fingers crossed!