We want a town in which people feel proud to live, are connected to their community, and confident about their future.
Through listening to those in our neighbourhoods across Hastings - especially those whose voices are not always heard - we’ll make this possible through investing in the things that really matter to people.
We’ll work with the community to lead visible, lasting change.
Our community has told us they want streets they can be proud of and feel safe in.
Spaces for young people to play, learn, and be inspired. Opportunities to develop and thrive.
We will act quickly, making improvements that show we are listening, while planning for longer-term investments that strengthen neighbourhoods for the future, maintained and enhanced throughout the programme and sustained well beyond 2035.
Ten year vision for Hastings
By focussing on our existing strengths, assets, and skills we’ll focus on what is strong, not what is wrong, recognising that every individual and neighbourhood has something to offer.
We will champion creativity and culture, bringing imagination and joy while improving our neighbourhoods.
We want our communities shaping the future they want.
We will empower people, build community capacity and confidence, value lived experience and champion the role of voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise partners.
Too many people don’t have hope; we want to not only give them hope, but really improve where they live, and how they feel about their town.
Success will mean a Hastings where people feel heard, valued, and able to shape the place they call home.
Hastings Pride in Place Board - vision statement, November 2025