Now the borough’s largest political party.
Saving our insects: Talk by Professor Dave Goulson
A talk by Prof Dave Goulson at Stade Hall Hastings – 23rd October 2025, 7.30 pm.
Insects are fascinating, beautiful, and essential; without them ecosystems grind to a halt.
Dave Goulson explains why insects are declining, and considers how we can all get involved in saving our insects, by inviting them into our gardens, and by turning our cities into havens.
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READ OUR RESPONSE TO THE SUSSEX MAYORAL AUTHORITY CONSULTATION
THE GOVERNMENT IS PROPOSING ESTABLISHING A MAYOR OF SUSSEX. READ OUR RESPONSE TO THEIR PROPOSALS AND HAVE YOUR SAY BY ANSWERING THE CONSULTATION:
Your Green Councillors
we now have twelve elected councillors and we’re the largest group on Hastings Borough Council.
In a historic local election win in May 2024, Hastings Green Party got nine Green Councillors elected, taking our total to twelve. We’re now the biggest group on the local borough council, and are leading the council with an all-Green Cabinet. Read more about your Green councillors and their Cabinet roles here:
what we’ve achieved
what we’re working on
GREENS GET CLIMATE & NATURE MOTION PASSED
Green Cllr for Gensing ward Amanda Jobson saw her motion for Hastings Borough Council to support the CAN bill passed.
read our 2024 manifesto
During our 2024 Local Election campaign, we spoke to thousands of people on the doorstep, and this helped inform our Manifesto.
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- HGP response to “All About Eve” articleThe recent Supreme Court ruling clarifying that “sex” in the Equality Act refers to biological sex has generated strong debate. Some commentators argue that women’s rights are under threat, while others stress the importance of ensuring protections for both women and trans people. This briefing responds to the “What About Women?” article by recognising genuine concerns, providing evidence, and explaining how rights can be balanced.
- Green Party response to HOT article on Helena Dollimore petitions and data useWe welcome this in-depth reporting by Hastings Online Times and Bernard McGinley on the growing concerns around Helena Dollimore MP’s… Read more: Green Party response to HOT article on Helena Dollimore petitions and data use
- Petitions or Political Profiling?Helena Dollimore MP has launched a string of petitions on local issues — but what happens to the data, and are these ever submitted? A new FOI request aims to find out.
- Hastings is Living the Climate Crisis. Be Part of the Solution.On 23rd July 2025, just thirty minutes of heavy rain was enough to bring parts of Hastings to a standstill.… Read more: Hastings is Living the Climate Crisis. Be Part of the Solution.
- 💧 After the Flood: What the Water Commission Report Means for Hastings and RyeThe long-awaited Independent Water Commission report has landed, promising to overhaul how water companies are regulated across England and Wales.… Read more: 💧 After the Flood: What the Water Commission Report Means for Hastings and Rye
- Green councillor speaks out about local and national decisionsGreen Party councillor Jo Walker has sent an open letter to Hastings and Rye MP Helena Dollimore. The letter shares… Read more: Green councillor speaks out about local and national decisions