Hastings Borough Council1 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 20252 Oct 2025Charity defends selling community centre for £650kThe Parchment Trust wants to sell The Bridge Community Centre despite calls for it to be given away.2 Oct 202529 Sep 2025Warnings issued after rock fall at country parkHM Coastguard is advising the public to stay away from the area after a "significant" rock fall. 29 Sep 202522 Sep 2025Scaffolding to remain on funicular railway liftHastings council says it has approved the structure on the West Hill Lift for another five years.22 Sep 202517 Sep 2025Wealden pauses support for single unitary councilWealden pauses support for a joint East Sussex plan for one single authority to run county services.17 Sep 202511 Sep 2025One council for East Sussex 'would save £20m'One council for East Sussex will save £20m, but splitting it into two will cost £400m a report says.11 Sep 20252 Sep 2025Tributes after death of 'respected' councillorPeter Pragnell is remembered by colleagues as a "dedicated former leader" and "true friend".2 Sep 202526 Aug 2025East Sussex councils are half-a-billion in debtThe county's six main local authorities owed more than £597m at the end of the 24/25 financial year.26 Aug 2025...