Community News Queen’s Park removed from Historic England’s ‘conservation areas at risk’ list Historic England has removed the Queen’s Park Conservation Area from their ‘at risk’ register for 2022, following the adoption of a Conservation Area Statement by Brighton & Hove City Council in 2018. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Jobs JOB: Allsorts Youth Project seeks LGBTQ+ Youth Support Worker Sussex-based LGBTQ+ youth charity, Allsorts Youth Project, is currently seeking to recruit an “experienced and enthusiastic” LGBTQ+ Youth Support Worker to induct young people into the project, facilitate groups and offer one-to-one support. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ event at Death Festival – Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts On Saturday, November 12 from 1pm – as part of the Death Festival at Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts – catch journalist and broadcaster Kieran Yates speaking to a panel of researchers, campaigners, and grief support workers as they discuss LGBTQ+ experiences of dying, death and bereavement By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts ‘Beat the Bleak Midwinter’: Music to lift the soul from Brighton choirs, Resound and Rebelles Two of the Brighton’s most respected choirs – Resound and Rebelles – will join forces on Friday, December 9 and Saturday, December 10 for a concert designed to lift the soul of those battling through a tough winter. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South Recruitment open days for Ukrainian refugees at Brighton & Hove and Metrobus Brighton & Hove and Metrobus are working in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions to support Ukrainian refugees into gainful employment. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News The Brighton Rainbow Fund Grant Presentation event Tuesday, November 1 saw the return of the Brighton Rainbow Fund (BRF) Grant Presentations event for the first time in three years. Venues and fundraising events were also recognised with the Brighton Rainbow Fund Fundraising Champion Awards. By Chris Gull • 4 min read
Arts Ding Dong! Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus to make yuletide gay with Christmas shows in December Following on from an open-air performance in Barcelona, Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus (BrightonGMC) are back in their home city and ready to make the yuletide gay! By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News The Rainbow Mile to raise funds for Brighton Rainbow Fund in August 2023 The Rainbow Mile, a world-first event that combines LGBTQ+ and sporting communities, is to kick off at Madeira Drive in Brighton in August 2023. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South Planning permission granted for Madeira Terrace Phase 1 Planning permission and listed building consent has been granted to start the restoration of the Grade II* listed Madeira Terrace. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Census reveals Brighton & Hove is same-sex capital of England and Wales In Brighton & Hove there were 3,867 people – equivalent to 1.4% of the city’s population – in same-sex marriages or civil partnerships on census day By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health Project supporting homeless people at end-of-life in Brighton & Hove wins Nursing Times award Local hospice charity Martlets and the NHS Sussex Community Foundation Trust celebrated at national awards By Graham Robson • 2 min read
In The South Applications now open for Brighton & Hove City Council’s BME Engagement Fund 22-23 The Engagement Fund aims to support projects that improve the well-being of BME residents and promote fairness. Groups can apply for grants of up to £2,000 to help cover group activities and running costs to May 2023. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
