News Brighton & Hove Labour Council announces it will not support Gatwick expansion The announcement comes after the airport submitted a Development Consent Order in July proposing to convert its emergency standby runway into regular use. Gatwick states that doing so will increase capacity of 382,000 flights per year and 75 million passengers per year by 2038 (up from 46 million in By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Hove man reaches finals of international photography competition Steven captured the imagination of the judges for two of his shots, and has now reached the final of the Down’s Syndrome Association’s My Perspective photography competition. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland welcomes new SNP policy on expansion of HIV testing The policy follows the overwhelming success of opt-out HIV testing in England’s emergency departments By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Brighton & Hove City Council seeks views on its cost of living action plan In the new council plan, the council has pledged to “do everything in its power to reduce inequality and tackle poverty in the city, an issue exacerbated by the current cost of living crisis”. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Ukrainian refugee joins Brighton & Hove Buses following recruitment drive Following a change in government legislation that resulted in Ukrainian refugees receiving immediate settlement status and the opportunity to work in the UK straight away, Volodymyr Syrotiuk has become the first to join Brighton & Hove Buses as a bus driver. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Sussex Blazing Saddles celebrates ground-breaking changes for women through history of cycling From September 9 – 16, audiences of all ages can experience performances, workshops and a special Pop-Up Exhibition celebrating the 130th anniversary of Tessie Reynolds’ record-breaking Brighton-London-Brighton ride. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Brighton & Hove City Council: discussions continuing on restoration of Grade II listed Brighton Hippodrome The site has a long history as an entertainment venue having been first built as an indoor ice rink in 1896/97. The Hippodrome has undergone some major alterations over the years and was used as a live music venue until 1964. In 1969 it reopened as a bingo hall before falling into disuse in 2007. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News GCSE results in Brighton & Hove “rise above pre-pandemic levels” Results released by Brighton & Hove City Council have shown that provisional overall GCSE results in Brighton & Hove are “significantly above the pre-pandemic results of 2019”. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News My Home, My Choice – innovative new film by people with a learning disability launches in Sussex A film has been launched in Sussex as part of a project to enable people with a learning disability to have more choice in how they want their homes to look and feel. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Have your say on anti-social behaviour in Brighton & Hove’s public spaces If you’ve been affected by anti-social behaviour (ASB) in public spaces in the area you live or work in, Brighton & Hove City Council’s Community Safety Team is keen to hear your views. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Brighton & Hove City Council reveals plans to restore the Royal Pavilion Gardens A report to Brighton & Hove City Council’s Strategy, Finance & City Regeneration Committee published today (Wednesday, August 2) proposes the next stage of plans to redesign and restore the Royal Pavilion Gardens, which includes a bid to the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) for £4.4million to b By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News The Ledward Centre announces the return of Pride Family Day on Saturday, August 5 Jubilee Square and the Ledward Centre will be filled with games, entertainment, refreshments, a carousel, face painting, pamper sessions and mini minute makeovers. By Chris Gull • 1 min read
