Crisis and rising commodity prices concept stock In The South Council leaders, public partners, charities and businesses discuss working together to support the city through the cost of living crisis The aim of the ‘summit’, held at Hove Town Hall on Tuesday, January 24, was to bring together leaders from business, community and voluntary groups, and public services to gain a shared understanding of the cost of living crisis and explore ideas and actions for how the city can respond collectively By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News No ID? No Vote! Photo ID required to vote at local elections for the first time Brighton & Hove City Council has announced that residents will need photo ID to vote at the next local elections on Thursday, May 4. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South Brighton & Hove City Council proposes 4.99% increase to council tax Brighton & Hove City Council leader Councillor Phélim Mac Cafferty has warned “difficult choices” will need to be be made next month. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Dome Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre restoration enters final stage According to BHCC, the project will “see these unique and historic buildings protected and preserved for future generations.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South New chapter for Brighton’s Old Reading Room Brighton & Hove City Council celebrates the Grade-11 listed Old Reading Room and Temple buildings, which are currently being restored as part of the Black Rock Rejuvenation project. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Brighton & Hove city councillors to consider bidding to become a host city for Women’s Rugby World Cup According to Brighton & Hove City Council, a successful bid would “see world class cup rugby teams welcomed to the Amex Stadium for a second time, enhancing Brighton & Hove’s reputation as a major sporting city.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South Work to improve the look and feel of Western Road in Brighton to begin this month According to Brighton & Hove City Council (BHCC), the changes will “make it more pleasant for shoppers, encourage more cycling, wheeling and walking, making it easier to travel through the city and improving air quality.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South The Labour Group on Brighton & Hove City Council expresses ‘deep concern’ about the potential of a major default on the next instalment of the i360 loan. In a release, the party said the i360 has “consistently failed to live up to initial business projections – as Labour always predicted, being the only political group in the city to vote against backing the Green/Tory vanity project with 100% public funding when private sector partners could not be By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News The 2023 Brighton Marathon to go ahead under new management after organisers go bust Brighton & Hove City Council councillors have agreed a plan that will see London Marathon Events given a licence to deliver the Brighton Marathon event from 2023. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South Brighton & Hove City Council to fly Red Ribbon flag for the first time this World AIDS Day Brighton & Hove City Council is to be flying the Red Ribbon flag from the town halls for the first time this year to mark World AIDS Day on Thursday, December 1. By Contributor • 1 min read
Community News Save money and reduce waste with the Brighton & Hove Library of Things Brighton & Hove residents can now borrow useful items like drills, carpet cleaners and sound systems, for free, from the Library of Things – a community-powered social enterprise that helps people save money and reduce waste, which also encourages people to share practical DIY skills with others in By Graham Robson • 2 min read
In The South Restoration of the Victoria Fountain moves ahead Plans to restore the Brighton & Hove’s Victoria Fountain are underway with a contractor expected to be appointed in late November. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
