Some Updates Regarding Hastings...

Following the public consultation about the town centre over a year ago now (blog), things are happening, ish... The road along the seafront is being worked on (see further down), apparently by the same people as will be working on the proposed new pathway to the seafront from the town centre. However, the so-called 'pedestrianised' town centre still isn't, for a few years now in fact, and be careful dodging the cars, vans and motorcycles tearing through!

Along the seafront, the empty Chatsworth Hotel has now been bought by Buckswood School, apparently for short-stay accommodation for pupils (Sussex World), but maybe for hotel accommodation for visiting relatives too? And will what was the Indian Restaurant be reopened as a restaurant of some sort I wonder, remembering that Buckswood managed the St Mary in the Castle restaurant for some time a while ago (blog), and what will happen there?!?

The refurbishment of the road along the seafront will continue, and the low wall in the middle of the road in front of East Parade is going to be removed; planned for Monday the 10th and Wednesday the 12th of March 2025, working between 09.30 and 16.30 (East Sussex Highways). For details of all planned roadworks go to the Hastings Borough Council website.

Town Centre & Around Town Parking Consultation

We may just see an end to this (above) with fewer hours of unloading allowed in the town centre, indeed, maybe even a return to 'pedestrianisation' of the town centre again, remember before the first lockdown! Parking around many areas of town is being reviewed by East Sussex County Council (website), and if you wish to have your say by the 30th of June 2023, then go to the website and complete the online survey, as I have done, there are many areas where changes are being suggested, don't lose your chance to share your views. 👌