Proposed relocation of Hastings Register Office

Committee report · Lead Member for Transport and Environment · Mon 10 Nov 2025 · East Sussex County Council

What it recommends

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“Approve the proposal to move Hastings Register Office (“the Service”) to Hastings Library, subject to planning permission, to facilitate service delivery improvements and deliver revenue savings of £100K. The savings that would be delivered through the relocation of the Service would contribute to the Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP) savings in 2026/2027 and 2027/2028.”
“Note that the Service would refocus the current Council ceremony venues offer to meet customer demands and continue to provide a ceremony room at Hastings Library. In addition, the Register Office would continue to support the local economy through the licensing of approved marriage premises in Hastings.”
“Delegate authority to the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport to approve the detailed scheme of works for the proposal. 1.”

What the meeting decided

The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED to: (1) approve the proposal to move Hastings Register Office (“the Service”) to Hastings Library, subject to planning permission, to facilitate service delivery improvements and deliver revenue savings of £100K.” minutes ↗

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The report proposes relocating Hastings Register Office for births, deaths, and marriages to Hastings Library, to improve service delivery, optimise use of Council assets and improve accessibility. p4

Officers recommended that the Lead Member approve the proposal to move Hastings Register Office to Hastings Library, subject to planning permission, to deliver revenue savings of £100K. p6

The estimated cost of relocating Hastings Register Office is £125K, based on pre-tender estimates. p35

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p4Purpose: This report proposes the relocation of Hastings Register Office for births, deaths, and marriages to the Hastings library building. The move aims to enhance service delivery, optimise use of Council assets, and improve accessibility for residents.
p6(1) Approve the proposal to move Hastings Register Office (“the Service”) to Hastings Library, subject to planning permission, to facilitate service delivery improvements and deliver revenue savings of £100K. The savings that would be delivered through the relocation of the Service would contribute to the Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP) savings in 2026/2027 and 2027/2028;
p352.18 A draft programme has been developed and costed and the estimated costs associated with the relocation of the Hastings Register Office, based on pre-tender estimates, are £125K. Should the Lead Member endorse the recommendations in this report, the Registration Service would be operational from Hastings Library in September 2026. This programme would ensure service continuity and a smooth coordinated relocation with minimal disruption to users.

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