To promote the restoration of this historic building and its use for cultural events. stmaryinthecastle.co.uk
Month: August 2015
1988: St Mary-in-the-Castle feasibility study
Commissioned by the Hastings Urban Conservation Project from consultants URBED.
1988: St Helen’s Park declared a Local Nature Reserve
Consisting of ancient woodland, lowland meadow and ponds. sthelenswoods.co.uk
1974: Hastings Borough Council formed in local government reorganisation
Hastings Corporation ends. Hastings Borough Council formed. East Sussex County Council assumes responsibility for many services. www.hastings.gov.uk
1969: Conservation Areas designated
The first three were Old Town, Burtons’ St Leonards and Blacklands. By 2019 there were another 15. www.hastings.gov.uk burtonsstleonardssociety.co.uk
1960: Bourne Valley clearances
For a new road to get the A259 through the Old Town. ohps.org.uk
1945: Major housing schemes started
Surrounding and linking up Hastings and St Leonards: Tilekiln and Robsack, Hollington; Rock Lane, Ore; Broomgrove; Halton. www.1066online.co.uk
2015: Source Park opens
Indoor BMX and skateboard facility in former baths and ice skating attraction under seafront promenade, after many years left empty. sourcebmx.com
2015: Culture and Sports funding event
With NE Hastings Big Local, Arts Council and Sussex Sports Partnership
2015: Rock House opens
A live/work/club space in the town centre. An initiative by Jericho Road and White Rock Trust. rockhouse.org.uk