Tourism growth The council is actively investing in tourism assets, visitor centre development and heritage assets to boost Hastings’ tourism economy, presenting cross-sell opportunities with local hospitality, cultural experiences, and digital tourism platforms.

Digital infrastructure A diverse tech stack including iCIMS, AWS, Office 365, Siteimprove and analytics tools suggests openness to cloud, CMS, and web optimization partnerships that enhance citizen services, online engagement, and data-driven marketing.

Partnership potential Recent collaborations with multiple districts on waste collection and shared services indicate a readiness to pursue regional procurement, shared services, and integrated solutions across local government across Hastings, Rother and Wealden.

Housing & community Funding from government housing programs and partnerships delivering hundreds of homes signal opportunities for proptech, construction tech, social housing software, and resident services platforms aimed at vulnerable residents.

Wellbeing focus Award-winning Active Hastings team and health improvement initiatives point to potential for partnerships in public health programs, physical activity platforms, and community engagement tools.