Community News The Sussex Beacon appoints new CEO, Rachel Brett The trustees of local HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon, are delighted to announce the appointment of Rachel Brett as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 2024. Rachel will be joining the Sussex Beacon from YMCA Downslink, where she has held the position of Director of Children & Young Peop By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Brighton & Hove City Council asks residents to help choose permanent name for new West Hove seafront park, created through Kingsway to the Sea project Brighton & Hove City Council is asking residents to help choose a permanent name for the new West Hove seafront park being created through the Kingsway to the Sea project. Kingsway to the Sea is regenerating the underused facilities and green spaces on the seafront in West Hove, creating a new park By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Saltdean Library to return to iconic Saltdean Lido after refurbishment Saltdean Library will be returning to the Saltdean Lido on Tuesday, February 13 following extensive refurbishment to the iconic Grade II listed Lido building. The Brighton & Hove libraries service will welcome customers back to the Saltdean Lido building after two years of operating from a temporary By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Politics Labour candidate Josh Guilmant wins South Portslade by-election Labour candidate Josh Guilmant has won the South Portslade by-election with 55% of the vote, becoming the newest member to join the Labour majority administration in Brighton & Hove. The by-election was called following the resignation of long-standing Councillor, Les Hamilton, who had served the wa By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Senior gay man smiling during lgbt pride protest – Focus on face Community News New measure to improve LGBTQ+ inclusive care in Brighton & Hove to be discussed at the council’s Adult Social Care and Health Sub-committee on January 17 Brighton & Hove City Council has announced a new measure to improve LGBTQ+ inclusive care is being proposed as part of a range of new requirements for council-commissioned residential care homes in the city. Councillors will discuss new measures aiming to bolster standards and continue the commissio By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove residents invited to share their experiences with Brighton & Hove Libraries in new interactive installation Brighton & Hove residents are invited to share their experiences with Brighton & Hove Libraries in an interactive installation at Jubilee Library, Brighton from Monday, January 15 to Sunday, January 28. From free books to study spaces to a great spot for catching up with friends, the library means d By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Brighton & Hove Labour administration gives go ahead to Valley Gardens 3 scheme The Brighton & Hove Labour administration has given the go ahead for major transport and public realm project, Valley Gardens Phase 3. Phase 3 will complete the Valley Gardens project which will provide a new sustainable transport corridor for the city, together with a transformed city centre public By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Shared Lives: could you put your spare room to good use? Meet Brighton & Hove City Council‘s Shared Lives team at Jubilee Library on Thursday, January 11 and find out how you could use your spare room to support someone by providing regular short breaks or full-time home Shared Lives carers provide support for people with learning disabilities, mental hea By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Funeral of Luke ‘Lola’ Holloran to be held at Woodvale Crematorium (South Chapel) on Wednesday, January 17 The funeral of Luke ‘Lola’ Holloran, who sadly passed away last month, will be held at Woodvale Crematorium (South Chapel) on Wednesday, January 17 at 2.30pm. The cortege is expected to leave from outside Legends Hotel at 2pm and after the funeral the wake will be held at Charles Street Tap from 3.3 By Contributor • 1 min read
Community News New CEO joins Brighton & Hove youth homelessness charity, Clock Tower Sanctuary The Clock Tower Sanctuary (CTS), a charity that supports young people experiencing homelessness in Brighton & Hove, has welcomed new CEO Fabia Bates. Fabia Bates, who replaces Frances Duncan who leaves CTS following six and a half years as CEO, brings over 20 years of experience in Brighton’s commun By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Brighton & Hove City Council announces next phase in Kingsway to the Sea Project Brighton & Hove City Council has announced that work between the King Alfred Leisure Centre and Hove Lagoon is continuing, with three phases of work already underway. Since last autumn, work has started on the outdoor sports hub, the wheeled sports area and westerly garden, and the tennis and padel By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News The Ledward Centre Crowdfunder reaches £40,000 target The Ledward Centre (TLC), Brighton and Hove’s new LGBTQ+ centre in Jubilee Street, started a Crowdfunder in early November to raise funds to complete the fit out of the lower ground floor to add radio studios, exhibition gallery, quiet lounge, co-working space, cinema/public meeting room, smaller me By Chris Gull • 2 min read
