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2015: Old Town wins Great Neighbourhood award
From the Academy of Urbanism. Hastings was also a runner up in the Great Town category in 2013. academyofurbanism.org.uk
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1990: Hastings Trust formed
An independent charity and limited company set up to continue the work of the Hastings Urban Conservation Project. hastingstrust.net
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2009: Café des Arts opened
By Bob Hoskins in Robertson Street. The Sussex Autistic Community Trust Social Enterprise traded until 2018.
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2006: First St Leonards Festival
A day of street markets, bands, food and performance which became an annual event. stleonardsfestival.org
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2004: Community Cohesion Conference held
Cohesion Strategy developed.
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2002: Hastings Community Network launched
To improve community representation on key decision making bodies. Holds first ever Green Fair attracting over 8,000 visitors to Alexandra Park. hastingsvoluntaryaction.org/about-hastings-community-network
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1991: Friends of St Mary-in-the-Castle (FOSMIC) formed
To promote the restoration of this historic building and its use for cultural events. stmaryinthecastle.co.uk
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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
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2014: Hastings Pier reconstruction starts
Managed by the Hastings Pier Charity. Funded mainly by the Heritage Lottery Fund but £600k provided by 3,100 shareholders of a community share offer. hpcharity.co.uk
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2013: Pier charity takes ownership of Pier
Following compulsory purchase order by Hastings Borough Council. hpcharity.co.uk