General News Conservative councillors say “NO!” to Varndean College green space development Local Conservative councillors in Withdean and Patcham, including Lee Wares and Geoffrey Theobald, have written to Liz Hobden, the Head of Planning at Brighton and Hove Council, listing 16 detailed objections to Varndean College’s plan to build on green space behind the college to create a luxury ho By Besi • 3 min read
General News Conservatives force review of licensing to protect local businesses who pay business rates At a meeting of the Brighton & Hove City Council Licensing Committee during the week, the Conservative Group secured a review of the Council’s policy towards the granting of licenses to mobile street traders. By Besi • 2 min read
Cllr Geoffrey Theobald General News Bill to reduce homelessness receives cross party support Homelessness Reduction Bill wins unanimous support from MPs across all political parties. The private member’s bill, which places duties on councils to prevent homelessness, received backing on October 28 of the 100 MPs needed to get it one step closer to becoming law. By Sarah Green • 2 min read
General News Government choose third runway for Heathrow Local Labour politicians express disappointment as Gatwick expansion plans turned down in favour of third runway at Heathrow. Transport Secretary Chris Grayling MP announced this morning that the government had decided on a third runway at Heathrow to increase the country’s airport capacity rather t By Besi • 4 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove Solidarity Vigil tonight The Brighton & Hove Solidarity Vigil takes place this evening, Saturday, October 15 at 6.30pm. Organised by volunteers from the Brighton & Hove Community Safety Forum (LGBT CSF), it will take place near the Old Steine Fountain on the Old Steine starting at 6.30pm sharp, to mark the International Day By Besi • 2 min read
In The South Brighton politicians unite against hate crime Brighton & Hove councillors from all political parties unite to condemn racism, xenophobia, and hate crimes at a meeting of the full council last night (Thursday, July 21). By Besi • 3 min read
Cllr Geoffrey Theobald In The South Conservatives call on Labour to ‘Save the Park Rangers’ Conservatives on Brighton & Hove City Council call on Labour Administration to abandon plans to cut the number of Park Rangers employed by the City from 9 to 3. By Sarah Green • 1 min read
Cllr Geoffrey Theobald Politics Conservatives call for action over second London rail mainline Cllr Geoffrey Theobald, the Conservative Group Leader on Brighton & Hove City Council, calls for a second Brighton to London rail mainline – BML2 – to be made the centrepiece of the Greater Brighton devolution bid to Government. By Sarah Green • 1 min read
News Chancellor commits to look at Brighton mainline upgrade study Chancellor indicates when announcing the extension of the scope of the Lewes-Uckfield rail study, that he wants to look at rail links in Sussex more generally, including the viability of a Brighton Main Line 2. The Chancellor was responding to a letter from Maria Caulfield, the new Conservative MP f By Sarah Green • 2 min read
General News Tories support keeping public loos open The Conservative group of councillors on Brighton & Hove City Council oppose Labour plans to cut the public toilet budget service by £160,000 a year. As part of a review of provision in the city, Labour is also considering charging customers for use of public loos. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Cllr Warren Mogan: Leader of Labour and Cooperative Group News Councillors fail to set a budget Following the failure of Brighton and Hove City Council to set a budget for 2015-16 at the Council’s budget meeting on Thursday night (February 26), the Labour leadership is calling on Green and Conservative councillors to come to an agreement when the council reconvenes on Tuesday so that residents By Besi • 2 min read
Cllr Geoffrey Theobald: Leader Conservative Group News Tories challenge Labour’s support for Brighton bin dispute Brighton and Hove Conservatives challenge Labour group leader to explain his position on the ongoing Cityclean dispute. The challenge was issued to Cllr Warren Morgan after colleagues in the Withdean Labour branch expressed support for the strike action on Twitter. By Besi • 2 min read
