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Working alongside local people, ideas, and organisations to strengthen neighbourhoods, create thriving places, and empower local projects and residents.

Part of a £20m investment in Hastings. Led by you - backed by UK Government.

11/11/2026

We're delighted to share that the Board has signalled support for 38 projects seeking £5,000 or less, totalling more than £100,000, as well as larger projects totalling over £250,000.

Given the high level of demand, Board members agreed to prioritise applications for £5,000 or less this year ensuring investment reaches as many communities as possible and that people see and benefit from quickly.

While we're disappointed that we haven't been able to support every project this year, we'd like to offer our sincere thanks to everyone who took the time and effort to apply.

We have started contacting all applicants to let them know the outcome of their application so please bear with us if you’re still waiting to hear.

We're also exploring ways to support applicants beyond direct funding; we'll be considering the learning from this round and looking at how we can help connect projects with other opportunities, partners and sources of support where possible.

In the coming weeks, we'll be sharing more about scoring, decision making, and the fantastic range of projects being supported through this first round.

In the meantime, keep an eye out for Pride in our Streets improvements across the town!

26/10/2026

We're live!

Our new website is officially up and running. It's your go-to place for programme updates, key documents, board information, and an easy way to contact the team.

Have a look around and keep checking back as we continue to add new content and updates!

We've updated the QR code, so if you had any trouble accessing the website before, please give it another try!

Alternatively, click through the link in our bio or search for www.hastingsprideinplace.com!

22/10/2026

We're delighted to have supported these improvements through Pride in Place funding. Through our community engagement, local people told us they wanted to see investment in our high streets and support for local businesses, and traders highlighted the value of things like planters, promotion and seasonal lighting. It's fantastic to see these ideas now taking shape and making a positive contribution to the Old Town!

07/10/2026

What is Pride in Place? 💚
You may have heard about us, seen us at events, or spotted us out and about in the community and wondered what Pride in Place is, what it means for you, what we do, and how local residents can get involved.
We've put together this quick guide to explain what Pride in Place is, how the funding works, and how we’ve been connecting with communities in Hastings so far.
As always, if you have any questions, please do get in touch. Our team is always happy to have a chat and discuss any ideas, suggestions or concerns you may have.
👉 Swipe through to find out more.

07/10/2026

A fantastic morning spent with the Active Hastings Partnership! 🤝

It was great to be in the room with so many organisations working to improve opportunities for physical activity and wellbeing across Hastings.

We look forward to continuing to build connections and explore how Pride in Place can support healthier, more connected communities across the town. 💙

It was fantastic to welcome everyone today at our Active Hastings Partnership meeting! It was inspiring to bring together such a wide range of organisations, all committed to helping more people across Hastings to enjoy the benefits of being active. Through our Community Physical Activity network, we're building stronger connections between, schools, sports clubs, National Governing Bodies, health services, statutory organisations, community and voluntary organisations and private providers.

Find out more; https://www.hastings.gov.uk/sport_play/strategies/partnership/

09/09/2026

A personal message from our independent Chair, Kevin Boorman.

As applications for our first Pride in Place funding round close, Kevin wanted to personally thank everybody who took the time to apply and share their ideas for Hastings.

The response has been incredible, with more than 270 applications submitted from residents, community groups and organisations across the town!

09/09/2026

Applications for our first Pride in Place funding round closed on 31 August , and we have been blown away by the response!👏

Over 270 applications were submitted by residents, community groups and organisations, representing over £11 million worth of ideas, projects and ambitions for our town.

This incredible level of interest demonstrates once again the passion, creativity and commitment that exists right across Hastings. It also highlights the scale of opportunity and need within our communities, and the determination of local people to make a positive difference.❤️

Thank you to everyone who took the time to apply. The Board will now begin the exciting task of reviewing applications, with funding decisions expected in October.

Applied for funding or wanted to but didn’t?

Help us improve future funding rounds by completing our short feedback survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/mwaPAy3Sap

Stay in the loop by following our socials and look out for our new website launching soon! 🌟

02/09/2026

COMING SOON!🌅

We’ve been busy talking to people across Hastings and collecting thousands of ideas, hopes and ambitions for our town. So far, more than 7,000 responses have helped shape the future of Hastings’ £20mill Pride in Place investment.

Our social media channels will be launching properly very soon, so follow us now to be the first to:

📢 Hear programme updates

🤝 Find ways to get involved

💡 Discover local opportunities

🏘️ Learn about the Pride in Place Board

❤️ Celebrate the people, projects and places that make Hastings special

A huge thank you to everyone who has taken the time to speak with us, take part in our engagement activities, submit an application, share feedback, or tell us about the work happening in their communities.

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