Tag: devolution

Greens commit to “Community-Powered Approach” to council reorganisation

/ by Becca H

At Wednesday’s full council meeting, Green Leader Julia Hilton outlined the agreed principles for undertaking the Labour government’s requirements for a new unitary authority to replace all the current councils in East Sussex, including Hasting Borough Council. “This is our chance to create thriving, empowered communities in Hastings.” – CLLR JULIA HILTON Julia pledged the […]

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GREENS PASS “STRONG & ROBUST” COUNCIL BUDGET AND ANNOUNCE FIVE-YEAR VISION FOR HASTINGS

/ 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 […]

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Labour cancels East Sussex County Council Elections

/ by Becca H

“People are being denied their right to decide what happens in Hastings” Green Leader for Hastings Borough Council Julia Hilton says, following today’s Government announcement that the East Sussex County Council elections in May have been cancelled. “People must be allowed to vote at the local elections in May. The big parties in Westminster claim […]

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