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Brighton and Hove politicians welcome signs of rethink on seafront parking charges

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Indications that the Greens may rethink parking charges on Brighton seafront were welcomed yesterday by Labour and Conservative politicians.

The suggestion followed a survey by the Tourism [...]

Hove Park flats approved after four-year battle

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Approval has been given for 71 flats to be built opposite Hove Park.

Hyde Housing has been granted planning permission to demolish Park House, the derelict residential [...]

Portslade councillor describes being homeless

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Children leaving care in Brighton and Hove are less likely to be homeless after Alan Robins shared his moving story with fellow councillors.

Mr Robins, who represents [...]

Health Secretary urged to release funds for £420m Brighton hospital revamp

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All three political parties in Brighton and Hove have united to urge the government to release the money so that work can start on the revamp [...]

Budget takes bite out of Brighton and Hove café culture

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Brighton and Hove’s café culture has come under attack in the budget, according to a leading local politician.

Councillor Gill Mitchell, leader of the opposition Labour group [...]

Brighton and Hove honours former council leader

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Tributes have been paid to former council leader Brian Oxley who has been made an Honorary Alderman of Brighton and Hove.

Mr Oxley received the award at [...]

Councillors debate new Brighton travellers site

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A proposal to build a permanent travellers site on the edge of Brighton is due to be discussed by councillors this afternoon (Thursday 15 March).

The ruling [...]

Parking charges, big chains and the internet threaten Brighton and Hove shops

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Brighton and Hove traders and business leaders have been sharing their ideas for boosting business during the recession.

This afternoon some of them will take part in [...]

Brighton and Hove Greens elect new deputy leaders

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The Brighton and Hove Green Party has announced its new deputy leaders who will serve alongside new leader Jason Kitcat.

They are Amy Kennedy, Phelim Mac Cafferty [...]

Brighton and Hove voters to be registered early for police commissioner poll

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Voters in Brighton and Hove will be asked to register about two months early this year.

The move is to ensure that the electoral roll is up [...]

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