In The South Labour defend their spending plans The Conservative group on Brighton & Hove City Council have condemned the Council’s Labour Administration for going on a spending spree whilst at the same time predicting a Budget overspend of over £1.3 million. By Besi • 3 min read
In The South Government announce £2.3 billion Housing Infrastructure Fund The Government has invited councils to bid for a slice of the £2.3 billion Housing Infrastructure Fund which will be available to help build new schools, healthcare centres and digital infrastructure to accommodate growing communities and alleviate pressure on local public services that all communit By Besi • 2 min read
General News Tory Leader says Brighton & Hove City Council borders on “being dysfunctional” Labour Councillors on Brighton & Hove City Council’s Licensing Committee used their votes last week to reject the Conservatives’ call for a wholesale review of the Council’s street trading policy. In response to concerns raised by local businesses, the Conservatives had previously tabled a request a By Besi • 3 min read
General News Conservatives appoint three new City ‘Champions’ Cllr Tony Janio, the new Conservative Group Leader on Brighton & Hove City Council, has appointed three new ‘Champion’ roles to hold the Labour Administration to account. Cllr. Mary Mears will be the Group’s new Business Champion, Cllr. Nick Lewry will be the Group’s new Cycling Champion and Cllr. A By Besi • 3 min read
Cllr Warren Morgan In The South Manchester terrorist attack – A joint statement from political leaders in Brighton & Hove The leaders of the three political groups on Brighton & Hove City Council have released a collective statement about the terrorist attack in Manchester last night. By Besi • 2 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
