3 council papers on our record name “Love Hastings” in their text, newest first, each with the words around the name. A paper naming a supplier is not a record that a payment to it was approved there: most payments follow a contract or a decision officers take under delegated powers, which needn’t come to a committee. The match is on the whole name, without “Ltd” and the like; a paper that spells it differently is missed.
Hastings Borough Council · Charity Committee, Mon 21 Sep 2026
…the Year Award, recognising the significant achievement this represents for both the gallery and the town. Love Hastings BID John Bownas reported on preparations for the forthcoming BID renewal ballot and explained the potential…
Hastings Borough Council · Charity Committee, Mon 22 Jun 2026
…it was positive to have a contribution that balanced critique with acknowledgement of what is working well. Love Hastings – John Bownas John said that the issues he wanted to raise all pointed to a bigger need for the group to…
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