In The South Proposals on how Brighton & Hove City Council will spend £800 million budget for next financial year have been released The public can now see a committee report on the decisions councillors must make when they begin considering the proposals at the council’s Policy & Resources Committee on Thursday, February 9. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Health Out to Swim South becomes Out to Swim Brighton & Hove According to Out to Swim, the club is one of the largest LGBTQ+ sporting clubs in Brighton & Hove. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Chris Jepson achieves Kickstarter goal to bring The Identity Project to Brighton during LGBT+ History Month This project and its exhibitions are a way of raising awareness of the real diversity of LGBTQ+ communities across Brighton & Hove and wider UK By Graham Robson • 2 min read
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
Arts Actually Gay Men’s Chorus: New Members’ Night The chorus is made up of men of different ages, backgrounds and experience. You don’t need to read music or know what voice part is best for you – the only requirement is that you enjoy singing. By Graham Robson • 1 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
Arts Refurbished Brighton Dome to reopen venues with world famous Van Gogh Alive exhibition This unique multi-sensory experience explores the life and work of the seminal Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh. More than 3,000 images will be spectacularly presented in stunning detail, including iconic works such as Sunflowers and lesser-known paintings. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News Brighton venues and Brighton Bear Weekend to raise funds for the Sussex Beacon in February Two of Brighton’s gay venues will be running events to raise vital funds for local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon in February. By Graham Robson • 2 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
Fundraising News Have a (whip) crackin’ good time – and dig deep – at Sussex Beacon’s Bizarre Bazaar Stock up on fetish wear, leatherware & accessories, kinky clothing, rubber gear, whips & chains, masks/blindfolds and hoods, adult literature/DVDs and XXX artwork – all while supporting the vital work of this local HIV charity. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts The Identity Project – ‘Brighton & Hove Edition’ on display at Jubilee Library, Brighton for LGBTQ+ History Month from Monday, February 6 An LGBTQ+ History Month exhibition of portraits of the Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ community by award-winning photographer Chris Jepson By Graham Robson • 2 min read
In The South Brighton Half Marathon calls for Race Day Volunteers Organisers of the Brighton Half Marathon, organised by and the main fundraising event for local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon, are seeking volunteers to help out on race day, Sunday, February 26. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
