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2013: Fisheries Local Action Group formed
Programme of projects and innovations that support the Hastings fisheries. hastingsflag.org
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2012: Community Organisers start work in Hastings
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2012: Hastings & Bexhill cycle path opens
Following years of campaigning by Hastings Urban Bikes. hastingsurbanbikes.org
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2011: Pier supported by Heritage Lottery Fund
£8.4million in principle including £354k development grant. Increased to £11.4 million in 2012. hpcharity.co.uk
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2010: Hastings Adventure playground opened
In Ore Valley (Upper Broomgrove Road) with Play Pathfinder funding £800k. Managed by In2play and supported by HBC. in2play.org.uk
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2010: Fire devastates Hastings Pier
But only serves to strengthen resolve to restore it. hpcharity.co.uk
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2009: Ore Community Land Trust established
To save and enhance urban woodland and green space for community use. Focus on Speckled Wood. orecommunitylandtrust.org.uk
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2009: ‘You can save me’ Pier demonstration
2,000 people march from the Pier to the Town Hall. hpcharity.co.uk
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2009: First Fat Tuesday music festival
Became an annual event and the UK’s largest Mardi Gras celebration. hastingsfattuesday.co.uk
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2006: Friends of Hastings Pier formed
After a public meeting. The Pier was closed in the summer of 2006 by Hastings Borough Council due to safety concerns. hpcharity.co.uk