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Hove MP gets jab in Parliament

Hove MP gets jab in Parliament

Mike Weatherley, the Conservative MP for Hove and Portslade, has received his annual flu jab in Parliament and is urging at-risk groups to get vaccinated against the flu virus as soon as possible. The Department of Health provides free seasonal flu vaccinations for at-risk groups, which include tho

Brighton main line to be upgraded over Christmas period

Network Rail have announced they will be upgrading the Brighton main line over the festive period. The upgrades will see a new platform and associated track and signalling work built at Gatwick Airport as well as new signalling between London Victoria and Battersea. Additionally, a major junction wi

Motorists fight back against speed restrictions

Mike Weatherley MP for Hove & Portslade has backed proposals from Conservative Councillors, motoring groups, residents and local businesses for main roads in Brighton & Hove to remain at 30mph as plans to implement a near-blanket 20mph zone across the city are considered. Green-led plans for 20mph a

Prime Minister confirms hospital decision expected shortly

Prime Minister David Cameron has written to Simon Kirby MP to inform him that a decision on redevelopment funding for the Royal Sussex County Hospital is expected shortly. He also took the opportunity to raise the efforts of the Kemptown and Peacehaven MP in making the strong case for funding on beh

Don’t miss out on your vote!

Voter registration forms will be delivered to every home within the city from this week. All you need to do is complete and return your form as soon as you can. The council wants to make sure the electoral register is as up-to-date as possible in time for any elections to be held during 2014, […]

Hove MP Weatherley Joins Paralympians in Parliament

Hove MP Weatherley Joins Paralympians in Parliament

At a recent event in the House of Commons, Mike Weatherley, the Conservative MP for Hove and Portslade, met with two Paralympians to raise awareness of social care for disabled people and discuss the impact of the new Care Bill that is going through Parliament. The event, organised by disability cha

Conservatives to support Pride in bid to retain annual £25,000 grant

Conservatives to support Pride in bid to retain annual £25,000 grant

Following a meeting with the directors of Brighton Pride CIC, the Conservative group on Brighton and Hove council have announced they will support Pride’s bid to have the annual grant of £25,000 reinstated by the Green administration. Plans by the Greens to withdraw the annual grant were highlighted

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