Hastings Independents

07/09/2026

At last!! Could this be the end of this demolition of Local democracy.?

Proposals to merge smaller councils to form larger authorities have been paused or withdrawn in a number of areas.

07/05/2026

A massive thank you to everyone who supported and voted for our ncredible group of passionate Independent candidates across this amazing town.
Holding Reform at bay in Silverhill, Wishing Tree, Hollington and St Helens, and ensuring that Baird keeps its true Independent champion Mike Turner.

Count and results tomorrow.

01/05/2026

Thank you proud Independents
Andrea Jayne Cowhig and Nigel Sinden in representing at International Workers Memorial Day.

01/05/2026

30/04/2026

Mike Turner doing what he does best for Baird. Getting the job done.

Re Hoads Wood Road diversion

Please see the email below from ESCC Highways responding to my complaint to them regarding the diversion during the road works in Hoads Wood Road
Traffic will now be diverted along The Ridge to the adopted section of St Helens Down then into Pilot Road.
I have suggested that Ochiltree Road off Elphinstone Road would be a better option but waiting to see if ESCC agree.
The important thing is that I have got ESCC to reverse their decision to divert traffic into the unadopted section of St Helens Down which would have been totally unsuitable.
Cllr Mike Turner
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Message from ESCC Highways, 28 April
Good afternoon,
Thank you for contacting East Sussex Highways.
St Helens Down is an unadopted road. For this reason, it cannot be included on the approved diversion route.
We are only permitted to use highways‑adopted roads for diversion routes, which is why The Ridge to Pilot Road has been selected as the alternative route.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused and hope this explanation helps to clarify the reasons for our approach.
If you have any other concerns, we are here to help. Please contact us by phone at 0345 60 80 193 or via our website at https://live.eastsussexhighways.com/report-problem.

Kind regards

25/04/2026

Andy Batsford has always backed the supported the Save Sandrock Bends campaign.

25/04/2026

Mike Turner talks about the £3.4 million he dragged back from Eastbourne to deliver health project after health project in Baird and across Hastings.

23/04/2026

Mike explains the actions He has taken to ensure the resurfacing and diversion works for all residents in Baird.

22/04/2026

Mike Turner speaks about his hopes for the Hastings United Pilot Field .

17/04/2026

The Hastings Independents are the only group of Councillors in Hastings demanding that every home built for the next 5 years in Hastings needs to be a council home. Real affordable homes for local families.