In The South Brighton & Hove City Council introduces rental deposit loan scheme The scheme aims to help staff avoid the need for high-cost personal loans by offering an interest free loan to pay for the deposit asked for upfront by letting agents or landlords when renting a property. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Greens call for better healthcare for trans people in Brighton & Hove A joint letter from Cllrs Clare and Powell to Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee next week calls for councillor investigation on ‘state of trans healthcare’ By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Alan Bonner releases new album ‘Before The Half Light – Selected Works’ Fifteen years into his career in music, Alan Bonner is sharing a compilation album of his output as a solo singer-songwriter thus far, giving listeners an in-depth insight and overview into his creative world By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Arts Chris Jepson launches kickstarter for Volume 1 of The Identity Project Zine IDENTITY is a project by award-winning photographer Chris Jepson, exploring what it means to identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community today. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove City Council awards grants to black and ethnic minority communities The Engagement Fund is part of the council’s Communities Fund, which supports local community groups, voluntary organisations and not-for-profit social enterprise. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News People’s Pride event to launch in Southampton during Pride Month Organisers of the first ever LGBTQ+ People’s Pride Southampton Party In The Park event have arranged a full two-day festival with diversity at its heart from Saturday, June 11 to Sunday, June 12, 2022. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
The Sussex Beacon, St James’s Street Fundraising News Brighton HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon, announces 30 years supporting the community Brighton-based HIV charity the Sussex Beacon has launched a series of community and fundraising activities, commemorating 30 years since the foundation stone was laid at its main centre. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News International Family Equality Day kicks off Sunday, May 1 On Sunday, May 1, rainbow families around the world as well as their friends and allies will get together to celebrate the 11th edition of International Family Equality Day – an annual LGBTQ+ awareness day that promotes family equality and human rights for everyone. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Arts All That Bex to return to the Old Market for a fabulous cabaret event to raise funds for Martin Fisher Foundation All That Bex is back to present another fabulous cabaret event to raise funds for Martin Fisher Foundation on Saturday, July 30 at The Old Market By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Jobs JOBS: Allsorts Youth Project seeks LGBT+ Youth Support Worker Sussex-based LGBTQ+ youth charity, Allsorts Youth Project, is currently seeking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic LGBT+ Youth Support Worker to induct young people into the project, facilitate groups and offer one-to-one support. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts The Great Escape announces first ever LGBTQ+ stage for 2022 The Great Escape announces Rebecca Black, Baby Queen, Claudia Valentina and NOAHFINNCE, as the four artists to play the festival’s first ever LGBTQ+ stage By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Brighton Bear Weekend launches merchandise and ticket sales for BBW 2022 Brighton Bear Weekend has announced its 2022 merchandise range is now on sale, along with wristbands and tickets for this year’s Bear Weekend taking place from Thursday, July 14 to Sunday, July 17. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
