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Hastings Neighbourhood Plan - spending priorities

Hastings will receive £20million over the next ten years, and the government expects us to spend this on "thriving places, stronger communities, and local people 'taking back control' of their lives".

In reality this isn't a lot of money given the wide range of projects that could be funded, and you can read the full list HERE.

This is why it is important we focus our spending on the things that matter to the people who live and work here.

There are five broad themes for what can be funded listed below, and under each of these there are some examples of the kinds of things we could spend our money on.

Take a little time to think about what you believe is most important for the town and share your thoughts by answering our questions.

If you want to learn a bit more you can read the government's proposal HERE.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This survey is not being run by the Town Board, but by Love Hastings, the organisation funded and supported by town centre businesses. We are gathering this information because hope to be a part of the discussion about what will be done with this money, and we want to ensure our voice represents your opinions.
For the first section move the slider to assign a level of importance to each of the five themes (1-100). Imagine you have £100 to spread between them, so try and get the total of all five to as close to £100 as you can (don't worry if it's a bit out).
1.Regeneration, High Streets and Heritage (projects focused on revitalizing local areas through improvements to infrastructure, green spaces, cultural assets, and support for businesses and digital connectivity)
Not important at all
Essential
2.Housing (projects aimed at providing safe and sustainable housing options, supporting vulnerable populations, modernizing social housing, and improving energy efficiency in homes)
Not important at all
Essential
3.Work, productivity and skills (projects designed to enhance employment opportunities, support local businesses, develop skills relevant to the local economy, and boost the visitor economy)
Not important at all
Essential
4.Community safety and cohesion (projects focused on tackling crime and anti-social behaviour, improving town centre management, increasing volunteering opportunities, and bringing people together)
Not important at all
Essential
5.Education and opportunity (projects supporting young people's development, reducing child poverty, assisting families, and growing the local social economy through learning and development initiatives)
Not important at all
Essential
Thanks! Now read through this list of the sorts of projects the govenment are suggesting and let us know which of them you'd support money being spent on. You can just tick one, or as many as you like. But remember that the more you choose the less money there is for each to be delivered.
6.Tick the projects you think would make a diffence to Hastings as a whole.
7.If you have thoughts about a very specific thing you'd love to see happen with this money feel free to tell us about it in as much (or as little) detail as you want.

If you are stuck for ideas click HERE for a long list of government pre-approved spending items, which we have done our best to split into 'capital' (one-off spending on new assets) and revenue (wages etc).
If you'd like to be kept up to date with this project and receive occasional other e-mails from Love Hastings please give us your details here.
8.Your e-mail address