Hastings District Council
Recreation and culture
From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.
Recreation and culture
From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.
Maintain existing community facilities, parks, pools, libraries and halls to a safe, affordable standard before committing to new builds.
Review liquor licensing to be more tourist-friendly while keeping communities safe.
Support local festivals, arts and cultural events that bring communities together without excessive ratepayer subsidies.
Maintain funding for public facilities and assets.
Maintain funding for community events like festivals.
Approach liquor licensing with a "right business, right place" policy that minimises harm while encouraging nighttime economy.
Increase library offerings and ability to host community and fundraising events.
Look for more opportunities to host sport events, club events and family gatherings.
Support clubs and groups, which by definition represent the local community.
Maintain and improve parks, playgrounds and green spaces so every family has safe and welcoming places to gather.
Balance liquor licensing decisions to support vibrant local hospitality while protecting community wellbeing.
Ensure facilities are managed sustainably and equitably so they remain affordable for ratepayers.
Support events that celebrate the rich diversity of communities and foster a strong sense of belonging.
Maintain and enhance outdoor spaces to ensure they are accessible and inclusive for all.
Support maintaining facilities and consider new projects only with clear community and economic benefits.
Establish or retain facilities or events that either break even or make profit.
Investigate the possibility of using the Frimley Aquatic Centre space as an enhancement to the Rose Garden facility, including wedding parking.
Throw support towards uniquely Hastings character events such as the Meatball Festival to build national profile and tourism opportunities.
Support local schools with pools to encourage swim-safe education and fun and investigate how to make school pool operations easier to manage.
Maintain existing community facilities, parks, pools, libraries and halls to a safe, affordable standard before committing to new builds.
Review liquor licensing to be more tourist-friendly while keeping communities safe.
Support local festivals, arts and cultural events that bring communities together without excessive ratepayer subsidies.
Maintain funding for public facilities and assets.
Maintain funding for community events like festivals.
Approach liquor licensing with a "right business, right place" policy that minimises harm while encouraging nighttime economy.
Increase library offerings and ability to host community and fundraising events.
Look for more opportunities to host sport events, club events and family gatherings.
Support clubs and groups, which by definition represent the local community.
Maintain and improve parks, playgrounds and green spaces so every family has safe and welcoming places to gather.
Balance liquor licensing decisions to support vibrant local hospitality while protecting community wellbeing.
Ensure facilities are managed sustainably and equitably so they remain affordable for ratepayers.
Support events that celebrate the rich diversity of communities and foster a strong sense of belonging.
Maintain and enhance outdoor spaces to ensure they are accessible and inclusive for all.
Support maintaining facilities and consider new projects only with clear community and economic benefits.
Establish or retain facilities or events that either break even or make profit.
Investigate the possibility of using the Frimley Aquatic Centre space as an enhancement to the Rose Garden facility, including wedding parking.
Throw support towards uniquely Hastings character events such as the Meatball Festival to build national profile and tourism opportunities.
Support local schools with pools to encourage swim-safe education and fun and investigate how to make school pool operations easier to manage.
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