Politics Brighton & Hove Lib Dems win Penhaligon Award for recruitment of new members Brighton & Hove Liberal Democrats have won the Penhaligon award in recognition of their ability to recruit and enthuse new members. The award was presented by Liberal Democrat President Sal Brinton at the national party conference in Bournemouth on September 23. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
General News “A dark day for local democracy”- claim Lib Dems In a move coined “a dark day for local democracy”, Brighton & Hove City Council Officers have blocked a Liberal Democrat petition that sought to give residents answers over the removal of outgoing CEO Penny Thompson, and the six-figure pay out she is set to receive. By Besi • 3 min read
Norman Lamb MP and local party members News Lib Dem leadership contender visits local party in Brighton Brighton & Hove Liberal Democrats welcomed leadership contender Norman Lamb MP to the city on Saturday, May 30. The Local Party has doubled in size since polling day and members were in buoyant mood as Norman set-out his vision for the future of the Liberal Democrats. By Besi • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News LGBT Hustings tonight for local council elections The Brighton & Hove LGBT Community Safety Forum are holding Hustings ahead of this years elections. This is your chance to find out more about the local Councillor Candidates in the local elections, why they are running and what they will do if they are elected. It’s also your chance to ask question By Besi • 2 min read
Arts Lib Dems supports Hippodrome campaign proposals Cinema plan branded “A complete waste of a beautiful building”. Brighton Liberal Democrats have given their support to campaigners fighting to keep the Hippodrome open as a theatre and arts centre, rather than see it turned into an eight-screen cinema. By Besi • 2 min read
