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Consultation on fire cuts, a sham, claims Labour candidate Platts

Consultation on fire cuts, a sham, claims Labour candidate Platts

Speaking ahead of a public meeting on May 29, Nancy Platts, Labour’s parliamentary candidate for Kemptown and Peacehaven said East Sussex Fire Authority’s consultation over cuts to the fire service had been a sham. She said: “The consultation carried out by East Sussex Fire Authority has been a sham

Trans Talk back

Trans Talk back

Brighton & Hove City Council hosted a Trans Equality Talkback session last week. It follows up the pioneering work of the council as the first local authority to consult the community on what needs to be done to promote equality for Trans people. The feedback session was well attended, 65 members of

Kemptown MP Kirby slams Fire Authority chairman’s response on fire cuts

Kemptown MP Kirby slams Fire Authority chairman’s response on fire cuts

Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, has described as “completely hopeless” the reply by Councillor Phil Howson, the UKIP Chairman of East Sussex Fire Authority, to his letter of concern regarding cuts to fire services in Brighton, East Saltdean, Telscombe Cliffs and Peacehaven. Mr

Hove MP Weatherley says “Choice on Europe is Clear”

Hove MP Weatherley says “Choice on Europe is Clear”

Mike Weatherley, the Conservative MP for Hove and Portslade, has reiterated his support for the Prime Minister’s promises on Britain’s relationship with Europe. The core guarantees of the Conservative Party European election manifesto are to: · Keep the cost of Europe down · Make Europe work for Bri

Conservatives call for tougher action against traveller encampment

Conservatives call for tougher action against traveller encampment

Conservatives are calling for the large group of travellers currently camped at Preston Park immediately to be moved off by the Police. They are also calling for other sensitive locations in the city to be properly protected ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend. Around 30 caravans and other vehicles br

Kemptown MP welcomes Culture Secretary to Brighton

Kemptown MP welcomes Culture Secretary to Brighton

Simon Kirby, MP for Kemptown and Peacehaven, welcomed the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP, to Brighton yesterday to discuss the importance of tourism to the area. Over 8 million people visit Brighton every year and 14% of all jobs in the City are linked to the

Kemptown MP Kirby appeals to Fire Authority

Kemptown MP Kirby appeals to Fire Authority

Simon Kirby, MP for Kemptown & Peacehaven has called on the chairman of the Fire Authority chairman to reconsider fire cover cuts. He has written to Philip Howson, chairman of the East Sussex Fire Authority and Councillor for Peacehaven and Telscombe Cliffs regarding the proposals of East Sussex Fir

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