Average council tax bills in Brighton and Hove to top £2,000

The average “band D” council tax bill in Brighton and Hove will top £2,000 in the coming financial year after councillors agreed their first £1 billion budget. The higher bills will be sent out in the next few weeks after Brighton and Hove City Council set its 2021-22 budget...
Posted On 25 Feb 2021 at 9:47 pm

Coronavirus rate in Brighton and Hove among Britain’s lowest 10 per cent

The rate of new coronavirus infections in Brighton and Hove is among the lowest 10 per cent in the country, the director of public health said today (Thursday 25 February). Alistair Hill said: “In the seven days up to (Friday) 19 February, based on data published on (Tuesday) 23...
Posted On 25 Feb 2021 at 9:27 pm

Fire authority asks Brighton and Hove council tax payers for £8.7m

The fire service will cost Brighton and Hove council tax payers £8.7 million for the coming financial year – or £97.43 on a band D council tax bill. East Sussex Fire Authority is putting up the precept by £1.90 for a band D property from £95.53 – a rise of 1.99 per cent. The...
Posted On 25 Feb 2021 at 8:53 pm

Covid jab take-up rates drop in Brighton and Hove in younger age groups

Brighton and Hove is falling behind with its vaccination schedule as fewer people over 70 or classed as clinically vulnerable are making appointments compared with the over 80s. Health bosses said that work was under way to encourage more people to take up appointments either...

Conservative leader sets out alternative budget ideas for Brighton and Hove

Conservative leader Steve Bell responded to the Green’s budget proposals for Brighton and Hove City Council for the coming financial year. Councillor Bell thanked council staff for all their work supporting people in Brighton and Hove during the coronavirus pandemic as well as...
Posted On 25 Feb 2021 at 6:28 pm

Green leader of Brighton and Hove City Council sets out vision for recovery in budget speech

The Green leader of Brighton and Hove City Council has spoken about plans for recovery from the coronavirus crisis at the annual budget council meeting this afternoon (Friday 25 February). Councillor Phélim Mac Cafferty said: “We set the budget this year with the covid crisis...
Posted On 25 Feb 2021 at 5:51 pm

Labour sets out its position on Brighton and Hove City Council budget

Former Labour leader Daniel Yates set out his party’s position on the budget for Brighton and Hove City Council in the coming financial year this afternoon (Thursday 25 February). Here is an edited version of what Councillor Yates, who leads on finance for Labour, told the...
Posted On 25 Feb 2021 at 5:35 pm

Police bill to rise 7.5 per cent for Brighton and Hove taxpayers

Council tax payers in Brighton and Hove will pay 7.5 per cent more towards the cost of funding Sussex Police in the coming financial year. The sum, known as the precept, is going up £15 for people living in a “band D” property, from £199.91 to £214.91. The annual policing bill...
Posted On 25 Feb 2021 at 5:12 pm

Ropetackle launches Crowdfunder to survive Covid crisis and secure future

Shoreham’s much loved Ropetackle Arts Centre, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise £10,000, in a bid to survive the devastating impact of Covid-19. With ongoing government restrictions and repeated closures, Ropetackle has lost 70% of its income and two thirds of its...
Posted On 25 Feb 2021 at 4:22 pm

Music discovery app launches connecting artists with fans

A free to join social media app created exclusively for up-and-coming musicians to connect with new fans and monetise audio-visual content will launch next month. Pefoma is a one-stop-shop for unsigned acts to gain exposure to fans looking to discover new music. Riding the wave...
Posted On 25 Feb 2021 at 3:38 pm
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