General News Brighton Council clamps down on dog fouling Brighton & Hove City Council launch new campaign tomorrow, Friday, March 3 to tackle the long standing problem of dog fouling in the city. On Thursday evening, staff from Cityclean will be out and about putting up eye catching campaign posters – complete with luminous eyes! By Besi • 2 min read
General News Parking meters prepared for new £1 coin Work has begun to replace parking machines in Brighton and Hove as the council introduction the new 12-sided £1 coin. The move will see most parking machines in in the city switched to pay-by-card as part of a £1.8m investment to improve reliability and cut down on theft. By Besi • 3 min read
Hove Lawns General News Public Space Protection Orders come into force Brighton & Hove City Council have introduced new powers to deal with specific anti-social behaviour in parks and open spaces. Public Space Protections Orders (PSPOs) for 12 parks and open spaces, including the seafront, were approved in July following a public consultation earlier in the year. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
General News Hefty fines for first litter prosecutions Three people prosecuted for littering in Brighton & Hove but who failed to turn up at Court have each been issued with hefty fines. On January 4, Brighton Magistrates found the three guilty of dropping litter in the street after failing to pay a £75 fixed penalty that was issued at the time. Litteri By Besi • 2 min read
General News Council produces new open spaces strategy Brighton & Hove City Council publishes new open spaces strategy that will shape the future of parks and open spaces in the city. The results of the Big Conversation consultation on open spaces last autumn, which attracted more than 3,500 responses, have guided the draft strategy. By Besi • 3 min read
General News Council cleans up at toilet Oscars Brighton & Hove scoops a prestigious national prize for the best public loos in England – the Oscars of the toilet world. The city’s toilets brushed aside the opposition and were awarded first place in the inf-loo-ential Loo of the Year awards for their cleanliness, facilities and accessibility to e By Besi • 2 min read
General News More motorist fined for misuse of Blue Badges Brighton & Hove City Council continues to work with Sussex Police and East Sussex County Council to enforce Blue Badge misuse, which is a criminal offence. As part of International Anti-Fraud Week from November 13-19, the Blue Badge team have been working with Sussex Police to target known offenders By Besi • 2 min read
General News More drivers fined for blue badge fraud Three more drivers have been fined after being caught fraudulently using disabled blue badges. The cases were brought before Brighton Magistrates by Brighton & Hove City Council as part of a continuing crackdown on the misuse of disabled blue badges. By Besi • 2 min read
General News Brighton & Hove wins top national transport award Brighton & Hove has been voted Transport Local Authority of the Year in the National Transport Awards. The award reflects the achievement of sustainable transport services and initiatives which has led to the highest rates of cycling and walking in the south-east, and successful partnership working By Gary Hart • 2 min read
General News Stanmer Park development plans move forward Plans for a £5.8 million restoration at the heart of Stanmer Park move closer as council submits bid for Stage 2 Heritage Lottery Funding. The Stanmer Park and Estate Restoration Project aims to restore around 20 hectares of the park’s landscape, and Grade II listed buildings. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
General News Stay safe on Brighton beach this bank holiday weekend Thousands of sun seekers are expected to flock to the city this weekend, to enjoy a sunny August Bank Holiday on the beach. While the city welcomes visitors, Brighton & Hove City Council staff are keen to make sure they return home safely, and leave the beach litter free. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Queens Park General News Talking parks Brighton consultation Brighton & Hove City Council is talking about the future of its parks and open spaces – and is inviting everyone to join in the conversation. As budgets decline, the council has to make some big decisions about how the city’s parks and open spaces will be protected and maintained into the future. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
