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Hastings Borough Council (HBC) is in the process of drafting a new Housing Strategy for the town. This will be a five-year strategy with the aim of adoption by the Autumn 2025. It will set out how HBC will meet their ambition for everyone in the town to have a decent place to live. HVA are working with HBC to facilitate a session for community organisations to comment on the draft strategy.
Book yourself a place to take part in this important conversation.

Central Hall
1 August 2:00PM
To 1 August 4:00PM

MECC (Making Every Contact Count) is a practical introduction to the skills in talking to people about the issues they are concerned about or the changes they are seeking to make. It is all about supporting people to identify and access the things that could help them. So if your work brings you into frequent contact with people and you want to improve the likelihood of making a real difference this training could be for you. A light lunch will be provided.

Jackson Hall
9 September 10:00AM
To 9 September 1:00PM

Are you new in post or keen to find out more about the sector? This workshop, led by HVA Director Steve Manwaring, will include a briefing about the scale and contribution of the VCSE sector in Hastings, information about the services HVA provide, and an opportunity to hear about and discuss the key issues affecting the sector.

Jackson Hall
15 September 2:00PM
To 15 September 3:00PM

Hastings Voluntary Action and Safe Families are working in partnership to better inform church leaders in Hastings and St Leonards about the range of community projects and networks that HVA are involved with, that may be relevant to their work.

Central Hall
16 September 12:00AM
To 16 September 1:30PM

Come and try out this informal seated exercise session with free refreshments and an opportunity find out more about local Age-Friendly activities.

Central Hall
18 September 11:15AM
To 18 September 12:30PM

Hastings Ageing Network September meeting - Winter Readiness

TBC
18 September 1:30PM
To 18 September 3:00PM

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East Sussex Community Voice

East Sussex Community Voice (ESCV) are seeking a dynamic Business Support Officer to join our...

Eastbourne
Sunday, August 31, 2025
35hrs a week, Fixed Term
Salvation Army

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of individuals who face complex barriers to...

Hastings with travel across East Sussex
Sunday, August 3, 2025
35 hours per week
Hastings Voluntary Action

Are you an experienced project manager with a commitment to Asset Based Community Development?...

Hastings
Monday, August 11, 2025
22.5 hours per week

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