LGBTQ+ News Peaceful protest this Wednesday when Church of England General Synod meets to “confirm its homophobic stance against LGBTQ+ people and relationships” Peter Tatchell, Director of the Peter Tatchell Foundation, and Adam North, Lay Reader and Anglican LGBTQ+ campaigner, have announced a peaceful protest in London this Wednesday, February 8 at 8.30am when the Church of England General Synod meets to “confirm its homophobic stance against LGBTQ+ peopl By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Brighton’s very first LGBTQ+ Emergency Night Shelter opens its doors The shelter is a 10-week pilot funded by the Brighton Rainbow Fund and is a partnership between LGBTQ+ charities Outside Project, Stonewall Housing and Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Galop launches the UK’s first ever dedicated helpline to support LGBTQ+ victims and survivors of sexual violence and abuse. New research from the charity shows that over half (53%) of LGBTQ+ people in the UK have been subjected to sexual violence in their lives. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South Statement from Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council, Green Party Cllr Phélim Mac Cafferty “Yesterday evening the city council’s budget for the upcoming year was published. It sets out what the council will spend over the next year and sadly, what services we have not been able to protect, despite our greatest efforts.” By Phélim Mac Cafferty • 2 min read
Richard Angell Community News Richard Angell appointed as new Chief Executive of Terrence Higgins Trust Richard will take over on Wednesday, March 1 when current CEO, Ian Green OBE, steps down at the end of February after seven years in the role. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
In The South Proposals on how Brighton & Hove City Council will spend £800 million budget for next financial year have been released The public can now see a committee report on the decisions councillors must make when they begin considering the proposals at the council’s Policy & Resources Committee on Thursday, February 9. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
International News New Gender Recognition law in Finland is ‘major step’ towards protecting trans rights Lawmakers in Finland have removed the requirement for trans people to be sterilised and obtain a psychiatric diagnosis in order for them to obtain legal gender recognition. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health Out to Swim South becomes Out to Swim Brighton & Hove According to Out to Swim, the club is one of the largest LGBTQ+ sporting clubs in Brighton & Hove. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News New podcast Memories From The Dancefloor shines a light on the history of LGBTQ+ spaces Hosted by Derry-born journalist and publicist Damian Kerlin, Memories From The Dancefloor is a brand-new podcast celebrating LGBTQ+ venues. It shines a light on the history of these incredible spaces, taking us under the rope and into the queer chaos, joy and community within them. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Theme of the 2023 International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia announced Together Always: United in Diversity: this year’s IDAHOBIT, marked on May 17, will be a powerful call for inclusion and diversity. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Crisis and rising commodity prices concept stock In The South Council leaders, public partners, charities and businesses discuss working together to support the city through the cost of living crisis The aim of the ‘summit’, held at Hove Town Hall on Tuesday, January 24, was to bring together leaders from business, community and voluntary groups, and public services to gain a shared understanding of the cost of living crisis and explore ideas and actions for how the city can respond collectively By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: LIARMOUTH by John Waters John Waters doesn’t disappoint here, his mind is twisted ways which makes rococo baroque look straight, this fun exploration of more Baltimore lives is a shock-o-rama of his favourite themes By Eric Page • 2 min read
