7th August 2025 / 7th August 2025 by Green Party Chair
We welcome this in-depth reporting by Hastings Online Times and Bernard McGinley on the growing concerns around Helena Dollimore MP’s petition activity and data practices. The article reflects what many residents have already told us: they signed petitions in good faith, expecting their voice to count on a local issue, but never heard anything back. […]
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29th July 2025 / 29th July 2025 by Green Party Chair
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.
25th July 2025 / 25th July 2025 by Green Party Chair
On 23rd July 2025, just thirty minutes of heavy rain was enough to bring parts of Hastings to a standstill. Streets flooded, drains backed up, and local homes and businesses faced yet another round of disruption and damage. For residents in areas like Hollington, it was a stark reminder that the climate crisis is not […]
18th July 2025 / 18th July 2025 by Green Party Chair
A Green Win for Wildlife🌿 Hastings Borough Council has officially declared a Nature Emergency, following the successful passage of a motion brought forward by Green Party Councillor Jo Walker and seconded by Councillor Julia Hilton. This landmark decision means urgent and joined-up action to reverse biodiversity loss, protect our local wildlife, and embed nature recovery […]
16th July 2025 / 20th July 2025 by Green Party Chair
🕊 Green Leadership in Action 🕊 This motion reflects long-standing Green Party policy in support of peace, human rights, and international law. It was shaped through collaboration with local campaigners and brought forward by Hastings Green councillors determined to ensure the town stands up for justice. Cllr Yunis Smith told the chamber: “We are witnessing […]
10th July 2025 / 19th July 2025 by Green Party Chair
A powerful day for climate and nature On 9 July 2025 thousands gathered outside Parliament for one of the largest climate and nature lobbies in a decade. The message was clear. People from across the country want serious action for a fairer greener future. From Hastings there was just one political representative present. That was […]
15th May 2025 / 15th May 2025 by Green Party Admin
Last night marked an historic milestone for Hastings Borough Council as we proudly elected our first Green Mayor of Hastings Borough Council, Councillor Becca Horn. Becca’s appointment represents a powerful moment for our town, reflecting her dedication, passionate advocacy, and unwavering commitment to the people of Hastings. We are incredibly proud of Becca and all […]
21st March 2025 / 21st March 2025 by Becca H
by Hastings Green Group of Councillors Hastings Green Group proposes to submit the following responses to the seven consultation questions: Question 1: To what extent do you agree or disagree that establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority over the proposed geography will deliver benefits to the area? Whilst Hastings Green Group broadly agree that the […]
13th February 2025 / 13th February 2025 by Becca H
Green-led Hastings Borough Council has passed what’s been hailed as the most comprehensive and robust budget the council has seen in years. Finance Lead Cllr Darren Mackenzie praised officers, saying, “Our new ‘zero-based’ approach has made a real difference: it shows us the reality of our situation. This is a far more pragmatic approach, allowing […]
21st January 2025 / 21st January 2025 by Becca H
9th January 2025 Cllr Julia Hilton, Leader of Hastings Borough Council, condemns Tory plans to cancel East Sussex County Council’s elections East Sussex Conservatives today voted to use the government’s recently announced shake-up of local councils as a means to suspend the May 2025 County elections. If agreed by Government, this would keep them in […]
