Hastings Housing Company (HHC) Ltd Update Report v1.4 FC

Committee report · Full Council · Wed 14 Jan 2026 · Hastings Borough Council · agenda item 11

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What it recommends

In the report's own words. A recommendation is a proposal: the meeting can agree, change or reject it.

• “Full Council confirms that Hastings Borough Council will continue with the current arrangement to be responsible for the management of the properties (and collection of any revenue) under HHC Ltd ownership until such time as those assets are no longer Hastings Borough Councils responsibility. Management will continue under the delegated responsibility of the Head of Estates and Head of Housing to ensure compliance wi”
• “Full Council confirms that HHC Ltd formally ceases trading from 1st April 2026 and all outstanding loans and interest is terminated at the same time. This is under delegation to the Chief Finance Officer and Chief Legal Officer to commence with that process as soon as practicable.”

What the meeting decided

The minutes record: Resolved. “RESOLVED (unanimously): 1. Full Council confirms that Hastings Borough Council will continue with the current arrangement to be responsible for the management of the properties (and collection of any revenue) under HHC Ltd ownership until such time as those assets are no longer Hastings Borough Councils responsibility. Management will continue under the delegated responsibility of the Head of Estates and Head of Housing to ensure compliance with necessary regulations and to safeguard residents and current tenants.” minutes ↗

Places and organisations it names

• Hastings Borough Council

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• Minutes Employment committee 06.01.26 · Committee report
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