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The future... Completing the renovations

We've made colossal progress to date but still have so much more to do! We're currently working on:

• Restoration of the 1924 Henry Ward terracotta-glazed façade back to its former glory. After suffering years of neglect, there were major structural issues with the tiles which we are restoring. We have finished restoring from the top to the 1st floor with the final bits due to be completed July 2024.
• The Vaults: This unique part of the building which has tunnels extending beyond the footprint of the building will have new services, entrance doors and a floor put in along with a system to deal with the damp to make them usable. We hope to complete this work by the end of 2024.
• Convert the 2nd & 3rd floors to 15 capped-rent flats for those struggling to find affordable housing in Hastings (Plans in progress)
• 4th Floor: A public bar and roof terrace with panoramic views of the sea and the castle (works started, due to complete April 2025)
• 5th Floor: A new youth-focused space (works started, due to complete April 2025)