In The South The Labour Group on Brighton & Hove City Council expresses ‘deep concern’ about the potential of a major default on the next instalment of the i360 loan. In a release, the party said the i360 has “consistently failed to live up to initial business projections – as Labour always predicted, being the only political group in the city to vote against backing the Green/Tory vanity project with 100% public funding when private sector partners could not be By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South Brighton & Hove City Council to fly Red Ribbon flag for the first time this World AIDS Day Brighton & Hove City Council is to be flying the Red Ribbon flag from the town halls for the first time this year to mark World AIDS Day on Thursday, December 1. By Contributor • 1 min read
In The South Restoration of the Victoria Fountain moves ahead Plans to restore the Brighton & Hove’s Victoria Fountain are underway with a contractor expected to be appointed in late November. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
In The South Christmas lights, festive entertainment and fabulous window dressing: don’t miss Brilliant Brighton’s Christmas afternoon! On Saturday, November 19, Brilliant Brighton is hosting a city centre-wide festive event between 2-6pm with choirs and entertainment to get residents and visitors alike in the festive spirit. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
In The South New report reveals culture is key as Brighton & Hove recovers from the pandemic More than 50 organisations were involved, employing 324 artists and creative workers – most of them freelancers, whose livelihoods were impacted by the pandemic. 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
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
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
In The South Sussex project Blazing Saddles celebrates ground-breaking changes for women through history of cycling A new project by Brighton-based KP Projects CIC explores the pioneering heritage of women and cycling since the 19th century, the role in the suffragette movement and the transformation of clothing and society across Sussex as a result. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
In The South No new sponsor for beleaguered Brighton tourist attraction i360 The British Airways i360 will become known as ‘Brighton i360’ from Tuesday, November 1 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South All welcome at Brighton Marina Jiu Jitsu Academy! “All are welcome; we have an open door policy that embraces everyone from different races, sexualities, genders and religions. We only ask one thing, that is to respect one other.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South Writing Our Legacy @ Changing Chalk to launch in October This is a four-year programme from 2022 to 2025 that will engage the general public and writers, creatives and audiences from the Black, Asian and ethnically diverse communities, connecting them to the unique chalk grassland of the Sussex Downs and the communities of the urban coastal fringe of Brig By Graham Robson • 1 min read
