
Our mission
We take derelict and difficult buildings around the White Rock area of Hastings into community custody, transforming them into social spaces, homes and workspaces that will always be affordable and open to all.
We celebrate people’s ideas and energy and together we shape the places and share the stories of this special, historic neighbourhood.
What is Hastings Commons?
Hastings Commons is a pioneering approach to community-led regeneration, DIY-style. We own and manage a diverse set of buildings in the White Rock area of Hastings.
The vision is much bigger than owning and managing buildings. It’s really about the people in the buildings, how they live, work and play together. Hastings Commons serves as a beacon marking a different approach to development, for the community, by the community.

Our mission
We take derelict and difficult buildings around the White Rock area of Hastings into community custody, transforming them into social spaces, homes and workspaces that will always be affordable and open to all.
We celebrate people’s ideas and energy and together we shape the places and share the stories of this special, historic neighbourhood.

What is Hastings Commons?
Hastings Commons is a pioneering approach to community-led regeneration, DIY-style. We own and manage a diverse set of buildings in the White Rock area of Hastings.
The vision is much bigger than owning and managing buildings. It’s really about the people in the buildings, how they live, work and play together. Hastings Commons serves as a beacon marking a different approach to development, for the community, by the community.

Support us:
Join the
Community
Land Trust
At the core of Hastings Commons is our Community Land Trust. Community Land Trusts are member-led, democratic, non profit organisations that own and develop land for the benefit of the community, ensuring they are permanently and genuinely affordable.
Find out more and become a member, so we can own land and buildings together for the long term benefit of our local community.
Support us: Join the Community Land Trust
At the core of Hastings Commons is our Community Land Trust. Community Land Trusts are member-led, democratic, non profit organisations that own and develop land for the benefit of the community, ensuring they are permanently and genuinely affordable.
Find out more and become a member, so we can own land and buildings together for the long term benefit of our local community.

What's going on around the Commons?
There are a number of public activities and events regularly held across Commons spaces.
- If you are interested in events at the Observer Building, check out what's on at the OB.
- Find out more about events for 11-18 year olds as part of the Hastings Youth Commons.
- Get involved in an array of different community-focused workshops and activities in The Common Room.
Recent Posts
A Consultation for all the Community
Local people are invited to share their thoughts on the intended uses of two Hastings Commons owned historic buildings on the 25th March.
Hot Desking now available at the Observer Building!
The landmark Observer Building will be offering hot desking on the first floor at the beginning of February, as the latest phase of work on the building is now complete.