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Independent · St Helens ward · Hastings Borough Council
Attendance
44%
Meetings
8 of 18
Council Rank
32nd of 32
Council Average
81%
Comparison
vs. Council Average
-37%
vs. Independent Average (6 councillors)
-34%
Attendance Trend
Monthly attendance breakdown over time
Present
Absent
Council average
Summary
- Name
- Andy Batsford
- Party
- Independent
- Ward
- St Helens
- Council
- Hastings Borough Council
- Attendance
- 44% (8 of 18 meetings)
- Rank
- 32nd of 32 councillors in Hastings Borough Council
- Phone
- 07551 988117
- Committees
- Full Council
- Hastings LGR consultation public meeting
- Museum Committee
- Overview and Scrutiny Committee
- Southern Water: Public meeting
- Official Profile
- View on council website
Election Results
2 elections on record
| Election | Date | Votes | % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings Borough Council Election, 05/05/2016 | 5th May, 2016 | 931 | 50% | Elected |
| Hastings Borough Council Election, 03/05/2012 | 3rd May, 2012 | 665 | 46% | Elected |
Meeting History
Showing 10 meetings
| Date | Meeting | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 11/02/2026 | Full Council | Present |
| 21/01/2026 | Overview and Scrutiny Committee | Absent |
| 14/01/2026 | Full Council | Present |
| 10/12/2025 | Overview and Scrutiny Committee | Present |
| 26/11/2025 | Full Council | Absent |
| 24/11/2025 | Museum Committee | Absent |
| 23/09/2025 | Full Council | Present |
| 17/09/2025 | Overview and Scrutiny Committee | Present |
| 14/09/2025 | Museum Committee | Absent |
| 09/09/2025 | Overview and Scrutiny Committee | Present |
Data last updated: 23 February 2026