Business News Small businesses in Brighton & Hove to be no longer subject to a fine when they have failed to clean graffiti from their premises The decision to pause enforcement action against small businesses was made by the City Environment, South Downs and The Sea Committee in June when councillors agreed it was unfair to penalise victims of graffiti. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride Brighton & Hove City Council expresses “deep disappointment” after talks break down with Govia Thameslink Railway Govia Thameslink Railway have confirmed their refusal to run a train service to Brighton on Pride Saturday this weekend. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Brighton & Hove City Council reveals plans to restore the Royal Pavilion Gardens A report to Brighton & Hove City Council’s Strategy, Finance & City Regeneration Committee published today (Wednesday, August 2) proposes the next stage of plans to redesign and restore the Royal Pavilion Gardens, which includes a bid to the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) for £4.4million to b By Graham Robson • 2 min read
General News Brighton & Hove City Council announces plans for new Christmas celebration for the city are “taking shape” While sites have yet to be finalised, Brighton & Hove City Council has announced its plans for a new Christmas celebration for the city are “taking shape” and residents, including artists and community groups, are being invited to share their ideas. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South “Huge operation” continues on Royal Albion Hotel Demolition of the ruined section of the Royal Albion Hotel continues while the response team remain faced with complex challenges. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Group of multiracial people, girl in wheelchair, lgbt person and elderly woman . Concept of multiracial and multicultural community. Vector flat illustration of diverse characters In The South Brighton & Hove City Council pledges to improve diversity in democracy across the city By signing up to the Diverse Councils Declaration, the council joins councils across the country to support the call for councillors to reflect the diversity of the community they represent. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Business News Owner of locally listed Brighton pub, the Montreal Arms, ordered to replace green, historic tiles A government-appointed Planning Inspector has upheld an enforcement notice served on the owner of the Montreal Arms, which was issued to prevent the removal of tiles from the façade of the pub in Hanover. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Sprucing up the city! Big Clean Up takes place across Brighton & Hove Events took place across the city on Saturday, July 15 and Sunday, July 16 as part of Brighton & Hove City Council’s Big Clean Up, which took place ahead of the city’s busy summer months. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Brighton & Hove City Council announces new plan for the city, making it a “better Brighton & Hove for all” Talking about the bold new vision for the city, Councillor Bella Sankey, Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council said: “We all deserve to live in a city that we can be proud of – where everyone is included and has the opportunity to grow and thrive.” By Graham Robson • 2 min read
In The South Brighton & Hove City Council promises “new Christmas celebration for the city” after announcement that Brighton’s Christmas Market will not return in 2023 The council will be consulting with local artists and residents, asking them to come forward with ideas to develop the new event. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Jobs Brighton & Hove skills and employment fair at Brighton Centre on Friday, June 23 Brighton & Hove City Council working in partnership with the Sussex Council of Training Providers (SCTP) to bring the Brighton & Hove City Skills and Employment Fair 2023. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Caroline Lucas MP Politics Caroline Lucas – Green MP for Brighton Pavilion – to stand down at next General Election First elected in 2010, Caroline Lucas was the first Green Party MP in the country. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
