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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
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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
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1960: Bourne Valley clearances
For a new road to get the A259 through the Old Town. ohps.org.uk
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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
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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
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2015: Culture and Sports funding event
With NE Hastings Big Local, Arts Council and Sussex Sports Partnership
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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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2014: Hastings Independent launched
Community newspaper offering media training and work experience as well as an alternative community voice. hastingsindependentpress.co.uk
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2013: Pier charity takes ownership of Pier
Following compulsory purchase order by Hastings Borough Council. hpcharity.co.uk
