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2019: Extinction Rebellion first protests in Hastings
In Butlers Gap, Priory Meadow and on the Pier. rebellion.earth
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2019: First act of Bloom Britannia performed
At the De La Warr Pavilion. A new community opera about life on the south coast. barefootopera.com
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2019: Observer building bought by community-rooted developer
White Rock Neighbourhood Ventures takes over iconic town centre building left empty for over 30 years. theobserverbuilding.org.uk
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2018: Pier sold to private owner
By receivers of Hastings Pier Charity.
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2018: CHART funding secured
£2.6 million of European Union funding to tackle worklessness in most deprived parts of town.
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2017: Hastings Pier Charity placed into administration
Due to an over-optimistic business plan.
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2017: Hastings Business Improvement District (BID) formed
To improve the look and feel of the town centre by reinvesting money levied from businesses. lovehastings.com
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2016: University to close
University of Brighton announces withdrawal from Hastings stating failure to reach student number target. www.brighton.ac.uk
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2016: First Hastings Pride Day
In Hastings town centre. Hastingspride.org.uk
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2015: Link road opened
Controversial new road between Hastings and Bexhill completed. eastsussex.gov.uk