Published: 13th February 2026

In January this year, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy announced a new UK-wide competition for the UK Town Of Culture 2028. Towns of all different sizes are invited to bid for a total of £3.5m to spend on an ambitious programme of cultural activity that tells its unique story and contribution…

Published: 11th February 2026

Communities across Rother have been given a boost after 15 worthwhile projects shared grants worth almost £100,000.

Published: 9th February 2026

We have detailed some key highlights from the Cabinet meeting, held on Monday 2nd February 2026.

Published: 6th February 2026

William the Composter has been announced as the public’s favourite name for the new vehicles collecting the food waste in Wealden, Hastings and Rother.

Published: 6th February 2026

Some good news to celebrate this week, with the official opening of the new Battle Pavilion after a decade of hard work and dedication.

Published: 2nd February 2026

A more convenient service for residents and better use of council funds would be the result if more people signed up for a revenues and benefits online account.

Published: 27th January 2026

Rother District Council is inviting residents, businesses, and stakeholders to take part in a vital consultation on its emerging Local Plan.

Published: 27th January 2026

Rother District Council is highlighting Holocaust Memorial Day (Tuesday 27 January), which marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp.

Published: 23rd January 2026

Our dedicated coastal teams, contractors, and an army of volunteers have been kept busy over the past couple of weeks cleaning debris from our beaches.

Published: 16th January 2026

A clean‑up operation is continuing on a number of local beaches following the discovery of debris and the remains of a shipping container along the Rother coastline.