The story so far
The big things happening to Hastings, each told from the councils' own papers: a dated timeline of what was proposed and decided, what happens next, and a short account checked against the papers before it appears.
- The Local Plan
Where will Hastings' new homes go, and how far has the plan got?
Proposed Full Council, Council Pre-Submission Local Plan Regulation 19 Report
Proposed Consultation closes: Draft Local Plan Regulation 19 stage
7 steps on the timeline. Short account approved on 14 October 2026.
- The councils' money
How short of money are Hastings' two councils, and when is next year's budget set?
Decided Cabinet, Reconciling Policy, Performance and Resources (RPPR): Update on planning for 2027/28
Coming up Cabinet, 2026-27 P06 Financial Update Report to end of September 2026 - Q2
15 steps on the timeline. Short account approved on 14 October 2026.
- Temporary accommodation
What is emergency housing costing the borough council, and what is it doing about it?
Decided Full Council, Housing Strategy Cabinet, 01/12/2025 Cabinet
Funded Cabinet, LAHF Cabinet CH
3 steps on the timeline. Short account approved on 14 October 2026.
- Reorganisation, paused
Will Hastings Borough Council be abolished, and when will we know?
Decided Cabinet, HBC LGR Cabinet Report Final 02
Proposed Full Council, Notice of Motion - Local Government Reorganisation: Cost to local taxpayers and Government reimbursement
10 steps on the timeline. Short account approved on 14 October 2026.
- Who decides planning applications from 31 October
From 31 October, which applications go to the planning committee, and can objections still send one there?
Proposed Full Council, Final National scheme of delegation report V2 Legal Amends 15.09
Planned The national scheme comes into force
4 steps on the timeline. Short account approved on 14 October 2026.