BBC plan to be “even more” inclusive in the workplace New plans have been unveiled to make the BBC an even more inclusive workplace for LGBT+ staff and help everyone reach their full potential at work. A review of career progression and culture for LGBT+ employees at the BBC – one of five reviews set up to promote inclusion – found that while LGBT+ sta By Besi • 3 min read
Work to start in March 2019 on new health centre for Oxford Street area Residents who use St Peter’s and North Laine Medical Centres are set to benefit from a brand new purpose-built surgery under plans to merge the practices, which has come a step closer with a council proposal to lease land to enable the development. By Besi • 3 min read
Greens to march in anti-cuts rally Greens to speak out for public services at weekend anti-cuts rally to fight against cuts to NHS and other ‘a matter of life and death’ services. By Besi • 2 min read
Sussex Beacon Relay wants YOU! THE Grand Brighton Half Marathon is among the biggest annual running events on the South Coast, which is organised by The Sussex Beacon charity and will take place on Sunday, February 24, 2019 in Brighton. In addition to offering individual running places, next year will also see the fourth return o By Besi • 2 min read
LGBT+ artists to shine spotlight on social equality at GFEST The annual November LGBT+ entertainment and cross-art event GFEST – Gaywise FESTival® launches on Monday, November 12 at Alexandra Palace, Palm Court. By Besi • 2 min read
Want to become a city councillor? Find out how to become a local councillor for Brighton & Hove City Council at the May 2019 local elections and what being a councillor involves. If you’ve ever had concerns about where you live or you want to get involved with the public services Brighton & Hove City Council provides, becoming a loc By Besi • 3 min read
Rokia Traoré announced guest director of Brighton Festival in 2019 Malian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Rokia Traoré, to be Guest Director of Brighton Festival in 2019. Award-winning Malian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rokia Traoré will be the eleventh Brighton Festival Guest Director. By Besi • 4 min read
VisitDallas newest global partner for IGLTA The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association today announced a global partnership with VisitDallas, the official tourism marketing organisation for the city of Dallas, Texas. By Besi • 2 min read
Greens call for Brighton Council to oppose fracking laws With just 12 years left to limit climate change, Council must oppose new fracking laws, say Greens. The Green Group of Councillors on Brighton & Hove City Council have reaffirmed their call for an end to fracking, calling for ‘immediate action’ on climate change following a damning report from the U By Besi • 1 min read
Greens push for ‘bold ideas’ to tackle housing and environmental crisis ‘Community facilities, public transport and genuinely affordable housing’ central to Green response to Labour’s City Plan Part 2. Providing 100% genuinely affordable housing and cracking down on poor air quality are some of the proposals put forward by Greens in response to City Plan Part Two, the L By Besi • 2 min read
Fatboy ‘Slow’ – Norman changes name for charity challenge Legendary DJ and Martlets’ Ambassador, Norman Cook, AKA Fatboy Slim, will swap his usual moniker for one day only to mark Martlets’ inaugural #BeMoreSnail day and walking rather than running Norm’s Snail’s Pace Marathon on Friday, October 19. By Besi • 3 min read
Brighton and Hove social enterprise calendar launches for World Homeless Day A photography calendar created by Brighton and Hove based individuals with experience of homelessness will be launched at 2pm, on World Homeless Day, Wednesday, October 10, at the Phoenix Gallery in Brighton. By Besi • 2 min read
