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Reported crime in Sussex falls by 13%

Reported crime in Sussex falls by 13%

Reported crime has fallen once again over the last twelve months in Sussex. Latest figures from the independent Office for National Statistics show that since 2010 recorded crime in Sussex has fallen by 13%. This trend of falling crime is supported by the independent Crime Survey of England and Wale

Hove MP Weatherley backs ‘Interlectual Property Day’

Hove MP Weatherley backs ‘Interlectual Property Day’

Mike Weatherley, Interlectual Property (IP) Advisor to the Prime Minister backs todays 14th annual IP Day. World IP Day was established in 2000 by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) and is held every year on April 26. The purpose of the day is to promote discussion of the role of In

Kemptown MP calls for urgent action on potholes

Kemptown MP calls for urgent action on potholes

Simon Kirby MP urges Brighton and Hove City Council and East Sussex County Council to bid for Government pothole cash. The £168 million Pothole Fund, announced in the 2014 Budget, has opened for bids from councils, with applications closing next month. The funding is enough to repair more than three

Labour launches EU campaign in Brighton and Hove

Labour launches EU campaign in Brighton and Hove

Brighton and Hove Labour Launch European Election Campaign last night (April 23) with candidates warning of potential dangers to 12,000+ local jobs. Brighton-based candidate Tracey Hill, Anneliese Dodds, John Howarth and Emily Westley got the campaign rolling with a strong message about protecting l

Kemptown MP Kirby visits 10 Downing Street with Saltdean Lido champion

Kemptown MP Kirby visits 10 Downing Street with Saltdean Lido champion

Simon Kirby, MP for Saltdean, visited 10 Downing yesterday with Rebecca Crook, a Saltdean resident who has championed the revitalisation of the Saltdean Lido. Rebecca now leads the Community Interest Company (CIC) tasked with modernising the Lido for the local community. Simon Kirby has been a stron

Labour selects local candidates for Queen’s Park Ward

Labour selects local candidates for Queen’s Park Ward

Karen Barford, Daniel Chapman and Adrian Morris have been selected in the Queen’s Park ward for the Brighton and Hove Council elections in 2015, the same day as the General Election. Dan and Adrian who are both openly gay, said they were delighted to be selected in the ward which is central to Brigh

Act now to secure your Euro vote!

Act now to secure your Euro vote!

With the European Parliamentary elections due to take place on Thursday, May 22, Brighton & Hove City Council is urging voters to make sure they are registered to vote in time. Brighton and Hove City Council registration officer, Penny Thompson said: “People are talking about the elections, but you’

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