March 5, 2019

A raft of projects that will dramatically enhance and enliven Hastings’ city centre are about to get underway.

Seeing the Hastings District Council City Centre Public Spaces Revitalisation Plan in print, complete with a timeline, is very exciting, says Hastings City Business Association chairman Craig Riddiford.

All but three of the 23 projects are already funded in Hastings District Council’s budget, and the bulk of them will be completed over the next four-and-a-half years. Several are due to be started before the end of June this year. “The Eastbourne St upgrade is underway, and the time-line shows that we will see more outdoor eating spaces, more pocket parks, and a start made on major improvements to the central plaza.

“Our business association members are rapt with this news,” he said. “We are very pleased that Council has undertaken to get input from the business people within each improvement area as it undergoes final design.

“Our vision, as a central city business association, is to do what we can to make Hastings a fantastic place to work, shop and do business. That aligns with Council’s vision to make improvements that lift vibrancy in the central city. This plan will materially contribute towards those aims.”

Mr Riddiford said he would be encouraging association members in each project area to get involved as the opportunity arose. “This is a once in a business-lifetime opportunity to make Hastings the very best it can be.”

To read the Hastings District Council plan see: http://bit.ly/HCCplan

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