Key land including Speckled Wood endorsed as open/community space following campaign. orecommunitylandtrust.org.uk
Month: August 2015
2011: Mayday bikers event under new management
HEM Events take over management of annual Mayday motorcycle influx to generate approximately £2 million annually for the local economy. bike1066.com
2009: Café des Arts opened
By Bob Hoskins in Robertson Street. The Sussex Autistic Community Trust Social Enterprise traded until 2018.
2008: Azur opens
Revamped 1930s Marina Pavilion becomes a venue for community events and conferences on the beach. azurmarinapavilion.com
2006: First St Leonards Festival
A day of street markets, bands, food and performance which became an annual event. stleonardsfestival.org
2006: Local Enterprise Growth Initiative (LEGI) starts
Overseen by Hastings and Bexhill Economic Alliance. Continues until 2008.
2006: Innovation Centre opens
Managed workspace off Queensway. seachangesussex.co.uk
2004: Community Cohesion Conference held
Cohesion Strategy developed.
2004: Alexandra Park reopened by Charlie Dimmock
After extensive restoration works funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. hastings.gov.uk
2004: Creative Media Centre opens
Managed workspace in the town centre. creativemediacentre.com