Hastings Borough Council14 hrs agoMurdered MP's daughter wants Reform candidate suspendedKatie Amess says "there is no place in our society" for elected officials who call for violence.14 hrs ago25 Mar 2026Anger as plans to reorganise councils are delayedMinisters are considering a proposal to expand Brighton into East Sussex and to split West Sussex.25 Mar 20269 Mar 2026Is political upheaval coming in Sussex this May?Almost 1.5m voters will elect county councillors to run Sussex for the first time in five years.9 Mar 202617 Feb 2026Councils race to organise elections after U-turnCouncils are scrambling to run elections this May after the government reinstates local polls.17 Feb 202629 Jan 2026Hastings falling short on house-building targetHastings Borough Council will likely deliver only about 35% of its target, a councillor says.29 Jan 202615 Jan 2026Councils in Sussex back local election delaysAfter long debates and divided opinions, council leaders will request local elections are postponed.15 Jan 20269 Jan 2026Will anyone get to vote in Sussex this year?All 2026 local elections in Sussex face being scrapped after vote for mayor postponed amid changes.9 Jan 20261 Nov 2025What is life like in one of England's most deprived towns? Hastings in East Sussex is one of the most deprived local authorities in England, data shows. 1 Nov 20257 Oct 2025Housing firm files for administrationBoutique Modern is the contractor on housing projects in areas including Lancing and Eastbourne.7 Oct 2025...