Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your health. When you stop, you’ll experience health benefits almost immediately! It’s never too late to quit. 💪

Top tips when buying Halloween costumes • Buy from reputable shops, cheap costumes may not meet safety standards, may ignite easily & burn quickly •Look for labels that say: “This garment has undergone additional safety testing for flammability” •Look for a UKCA or CE mark

The #FireKills campaign for October is Smoke Alarm Testing. Smoke alarms save lives, but only if they work. Test yours now and monthly. For help and advice visit: esfrs.org/hsvs #TestitTuesday #FireKills #SmokeAlarms #PressToTest

Help prevent waste fires by recycling your batteries and electricals separately from your household rubbish and recycle at a designated drop-off point 👉 recycleyourelectricals.org.uk Visit and follow Recycle Your Electricals for more info! #RecycleYourElectricals #InternationalEWasteDay

This White Ribbon Day, We Speak Up for women and girls. Letting sexism slide puts women and girls at risk. For more information on how you can speak up visit: whiteribbon.org.uk/wespeakup #WhiteRibbonDay #WeSpeakUp #WhiteRibbonSHARP2025 #16DaysofActivism

Safer Hastings & Rother Partnerships launch joint UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls awareness campaign at Rye Community Fire Station. #16DaysofActivism #WhiteRibbonSHARP2025

There is #NoExcuse for violence against women and girls. 25 Nov to 10 Dec, mark 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-based Violence campaign. 2025 theme: UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls. Find out more: tinyurl.com/284kwrm4 #16Days #WhiteRibbonSHARP2025

It was great to attend the #WhiteRibbon event earlier this week alongside other organisations around the city who are working to support people experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence, and stalking. Thank you to everyone who came to chat with us!

Councillors, Staff and visitors can support the White Ribbon campaign by signing the pledge not to condone domestic abuse of any kind and picking up a white ribbon at Muriel Matters House in Hastings and Bexhill Town Hall. #WhiteRibbonSHARP2025 #16DaysOfActivism2025

There is #NoExcuse for stalking and harassment. Stalking is a crime with a huge impact due to its fixated, repeated, and obsessive nature. Veritas Justice offers practical support, advocacy, and safety planning. Call 01273 234773 #WhiteRibbonSHARP2025 #16DaysofActivism

Anyone can experience domestic abuse, regardless of their gender, important that all victims know that there is confidential support and advice available. Mankind - helping men escape domestic abuse or call 01823 334244. #MenYouAreNotAlone. #WhiteRibbonSHARP2025 #16DaysofActivism

The Safer Hastings and Rother Partnerships have a joint Domestic Abuse Group that works throughout the year to address Domestic Abuse across #Hastings and #Rother #WhiteRibbonSHARP2025 #16DaysofActivism

Change Grow Live is the specialist domestic abuse service in East Sussex for people over 16. If you’re worried about a relationship and want to talk to someone, get in touch online tinyurl.com/24krrcu8 or call 0300 323 9985 #WhiteRibbonSHARP2025 #16DaysofActivism

Come and visit the VAWG & DA Awareness Road Show at Hastings Football ground on Sat 06 Dec from 12:30 to 15:00. #WhiteRibbonSHARP2025 #16DaysofActivism

There is #NoExcuse for homelessness. Safe refuge accommodation is available in East Sussex for all adults and children fleeing domestic violence. National DA Helpline 0808 2000 247 or hastings.gov.uk/housing/vulner…

There is #NoExcuse for online and digital abuse. Find information from Women’s Aid about online and digital abuse, staying safe online and covering your tracks here: tinyurl.com/4e95syvr #WhiteRibbonSHARP2025 #16DaysOfActivism Hastings Borough Council Women's Aid

Last year, the ONS estimated that over 375,000 people aged over 60 had suffered domestic abuse in a single year in England & Wales. The specialist service Hourglass supports older people experiencing physical, sexual, or economic abuse. Their helpline no. is 0808 808 8141.

It is Human Rights Day which marks the end of the 16 Days of Activism. Human rights play a key role as a preventive and protective force in addressing people's greatest concerns. For more and support info visit: tinyurl.com/yuyh45by #WhiteRibbonSHARP2025 #16DaysofActivism

Sexual assault referral centres (SARCs) can provide medical care and support if you have been raped or sexually assaulted. They’re here for you, when you need them. Learn more about SARCs.

After 1 March, all visitors arriving at an East Sussex household waste recycling site must have a booking. To book, simply choose a time that suits you - whether it’s a last-minute visit or sometime in the next two weeks. Learn more about how to book: bit.ly/3OnirAw