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Open letter from the Council’s Chief Executive

Open letter from the Council’s Chief Executive

Following the decision of Cityclean workers to strike, Penny Thompson, Chief Executive of Brighton & Hove Council has issued an open letter for publication. It reads: “First of all I would like to apologise and say how disappointed I am that we are now facing formal strike action for seven days begi

GMB General Secretary to march with Brighton Cityclean workers

GMB General Secretary to march with Brighton Cityclean workers

GMB General Secretary Paul Kenny will lead a march and demonstration of GBM members employed by Brighton & Hove City Council who will be striking over proposed cuts to their take home pay this Saturday, June 15. The march will assemble at the Cityclean Depot on Upper Hollingdean Road, Brighton at 11

Scientists, politicians and celebrities back new call for drug policy overhaul

Scientists, politicians and celebrities back new call for drug policy overhaul

A broad coalition of scientists, politicians and celebrities have called on the Government to join global efforts to end the failed ‘war on drugs’ and commit to an urgent review of the UK’s drug laws. In an open letter published in The Times newspaper, public figures including Sir Richard Branson, S

Hove MP supports fair deal for all pubs

Hove MP supports fair deal for all pubs

Mike Weatherley, the Conservative MP for Hove & Portslade, has signed Early Day Motion 57 which calls for a fair deal for licensees tied to large pub companies. The Motion encourages the Government to enact a statutory code of practice to enshrine principles of fair dealing and to ensure that tied

Conservatives announce local candidate for by-election

Conservatives announce local candidate for by-election

Brighton Conservatives have selected Robert Knight to contest the Hanover and Elm Grove by-election, following the resignation of Green Cllr Matt Follett last month for personal reasons. 54 year old Robert was born in Brighton and has lived and worked most of his life in the City. He was educated lo

Ukip leader given hostile reception in Hove

Organisations from the left of the political spectrum protested outside Hove Town Hall last night, Monday June 3, where Nigel Farage MEP, the leader of Ukip was speaking. Groups present included: Brighton, Hove & District Trades Union Council, Sussex Labour Representation Committee, PCS South East R

Rail Bosses rewarded for missing targets

Rail Bosses rewarded for missing targets

Chief Executive of Network Rail, Sir David Higgins, will receive a bonus of almost £100,000, despite the organisation’s failure to meet some of its performance targets. Other senior figures are also set to receive bonuses of up to £67,000. Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton Kemptown & Peacehave is not hap

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