Happy Winter Solstice!

Happy Winter Solstice 2024! See Live Science for more information, cheers!

Refuse & Recycling Collection During Holiday Period

Seasonal information, see above for details of refuse and recycling collection days adjustments over next few weeks, or go to Hastings Borough Council at Hastings Online.

Severe Weather Emergency Provision & Homelessness

The Severe Weather Emergency Provision (SWEP) has been activated in Hastings for tonight (Thursday 19 December - facebook). The council has been working with Warming Up The Homeless (website) to provide a place of overnight safety for rough sleepers during the severe weather expected tonight. The overnight centre will be at Gizmo House, 23 Priory Street, Hastings, East Sussex TN34 1EA.

Warming Up The Homeless have confirmed that: • People with pets are welcome • Three hot meals a day will be provided at no cost • People can access free shower facilities • People can access free laundry facilities. People do not need to approach the council in order to access this SWEP provision. But if anyone has any queries regarding this provision outside of office hours, the out of hours team can be contacted on 01424 451999.

The Council is continuing to offer support to rough sleepers this winter including support to find a longer-term home. If you are concerned about someone who is rough sleeping, please get in contact via StreetLink. Stay safe folks.

East Sussex Keep Warm & Well

East Sussex County Council offer advice and help for keeping warm (website). If you know someone who is on a low income and living with a long-term condition or disability, or on a means-tested benefit, or are yourself, a free home visit for a Warm Home Check can be arranged (website). Also, for advice about cost of living support go to their website.

Bottle Alley Festive Light Show

The lights in Bottle Alley are again in 'festive' mode, that is lasting 5 minutes twice every evening at 7.30 and 9.30 pm, extended to 30 minutes next Friday (HBC facebook), enjoy!