In The South Greens repeat call for halt to privatisation of learning disability accommodation Greens say council plans to privatise learning disability accommodation could be unlawful. A report into Learning Disability Accommodation in Brighton and Hove has called into question the legality of a Council decision to privatise the service. By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Record crowds attend Trans Pride Record numbers of visitors flocked to Brighton & Hove on Saturday, July 23 to support Trans Pride, raise awareness of gender diversity and promote equality. By Besi • 3 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
In The South Greens celebrate work of Brighton learning disability charity Green councillors joined service users, staff and volunteers of Brighton and Hove ‘Speak Out’ to celebrate its work advocating for adults with learning disabilities in the city last week. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
In The South Brighton Council withdraws from Stonewall Equality Index Brighton & Hove Greens have voiced their “disappointment” with the Labour Council’s decision not to join the Stonewall Equality index this year. Brighton & Hove City Council, has been part of the index since it started in 2005, and has regularly been accessed as the top local authority in its commit By Besi • 5 min read
General News Post Office to close Western Road branch in Hove Despite a petition signed by a total of 7,400 residents opposing the move, the Post Office have announced it will be moving ahead with plans to merge Western Road Crown Post Office in Hove with the branch in Melville Road, Hove. By Gary Hart • 3 min read
General News Council fails to protect people with disabilities Full Council meeting refuses to protect ‘Independent Living Fund’ for disabled people. The Green Group of councillors have expressed shock and disappointment at rejection of their motion calling on the council to protect funds to support independent living for the most severely disabled in the city. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
General News Council Greens call for reinstatement of fund for disabled people Brighton & Hove Green councillors call on Brighton & Hove City Council to explain the recent closure of a fund set up to provide support for disabled people to live independently. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Arts Singing group launched for the over-60s Brighton and Hove City Council’s Hove Music and Arts service will be launching a singing group for people aged 60 and over to give people the opportunity to gain the known benefits of singing with others. Social Singing is a new weekly Brighton-based music group, for people aged 60 and over, and wil By Besi • 2 min read
General News Have your say on how the council consults on planning process Brighton & Hove City Council is keen to hear the views of people across the city on the process it follows for planning consultations. From today, Thursday, November 20, there will be an opportunity to comment on the draft ‘Statement of Community Involvement.’ By Besi • 1 min read
News Residents invited to comment on proposed changes to the City Plan From today, Tuesday, November 4, residents, employers and organisations across Brighton and Hove have the opportunity to give their views on proposed changes to the City Plan, which sets out a planning framework for homes and jobs in the city to 2030. By Besi • 2 min read
