General News Sub-letting council properties does not pay Brighton & Hove City Council has prosecuted two Brighton council tenants for illegally sub-letting their properties. George William Keates, formerly of Swanborough Place and Jacqueline Lewin-McKibben formerly of Kingswood Flats, both received one year community orders and fines of £260.00 Victim Sur By Gary Hart • 1 min read
Simon Kirby MP In The South 1 in 4 travellers dissatisfied with Southern Railway Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton Kemptown, attends Parliamentary debate today with other Southern MPs and Rail Minister Claire Perry to discuss the performance of Southern Railway. The debate was organised by Nick Herbert, MP for Arundel and South Downs, who said that according to Transport Focus, which By Sarah Green • 1 min read
General News “A dark day for local democracy”- claim Lib Dems In a move coined “a dark day for local democracy”, Brighton & Hove City Council Officers have blocked a Liberal Democrat petition that sought to give residents answers over the removal of outgoing CEO Penny Thompson, and the six-figure pay out she is set to receive. By Besi • 3 min read
General News Council seek views on residents’ parking Residents and businesses invited to give views on residents’ parking in the Fiveways and Surrenden area of Brighton. Consultation starts on Monday, July 6 with residents and businesses to gauge the level of support. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
In The South New tool launched to combat online abuse A new website tackling online abuse aimed at women and LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered) people has been launched today. Stop Online Abuse, a government funded site was created by Galop, an LGBT anti-violence charity, in consultation with Trans Media Watch, the Women’s Resource Centre, By Gary Hart • 2 min read
International News Labour leadership candidate calls for LGBT rights envoy at UN Labour leadership candidate Liz Kendall today called on United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to appoint a special envoy for LGBT rights as part of achieving equality globally. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Boris Johnson: Mayor of London Arts Boris supports campaign to get RVT listed status The day after Sir Ian McKellen and Paul O’Grady added their support to the campaign to make the Royal Vauxhall Tavern the UK’s first building to get listed status in recognition of its contribution to LGBTQ heritage, Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, has added his support to the campaign. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Food & Drink New community café for Hollingdean Residents in Hollingdean will be celebrating the launch of a new community café tomorrow (Saturday, June 27). The new café, at Hollingdean Children’s Centre, will open every Saturday from 11am to 3pm for nine weeks, selling hot and cold drinks and cakes. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Don’t get angry, get involved! Local Lib Dems rally to the party As the Pride season starts, local Liberal Democrats celebrate 40 years of supporting gay rights and Brighton Pride. The Liberal Democrats have supported Brighton Pride since its inception. This year represents the 40th Anniversary of our party (in the form of the Liberal Party in those days), being By Jeremy Gale • 2 min read
Simon Kirby MP for Brighton Kemptown & Peacehaven Health Kirby says heart research saves lives Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton Kemptown & Peacehaven joined British Heart Foundation (BHF) scientists and heart patients to hear how research is helping to save and improve the lives of the millions of people affected by heart disease. By Sarah Green • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News LGBT hate crimes continue to go unreported Fear of how they will be treated is leading to thousands of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people (LGBT) not reporting hate crimes. As a result perpetrators are evading justice, a new report published today reveals. Evidence suggests around 35,000 cases of hate crime committed against people By Gary Hart • 4 min read
General News Tories support keeping public loos open The Conservative group of councillors on Brighton & Hove City Council oppose Labour plans to cut the public toilet budget service by £160,000 a year. As part of a review of provision in the city, Labour is also considering charging customers for use of public loos. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
