School transport fiasco shows need for change of culture at council, says official report

A change in culture is needed to stop what went wrong with home to school transport for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) from happening again, a new report says. The report – to a special meeting of Brighton and Hove City Council’s Audit and Standards...

Brighton school staff plan strike tomorrow over looming academy decision

Staff at a Brighton school are due to strike tomorrow (Wednesday 24 March) over plans to force it to become an academy. The strike is taking place the day before an official decision is expected on which “multi-academy trust” will be asked to run Moulsecoomb Primary School. Three...
Posted On 23 Mar 2021 at 5:18 pm

‘Under The Spotlight Campaign’ with Sam Tompkins and Ren at Brighton’s Concorde 2

Menswear specialists scotts are renowned among fashion-forwards lads for their eye for heritage sport brands with a timeless appeal. Constantly inspired by how contemporary music drives the latest youth culture trends, scotts now celebrate their connection with the British music...
Posted On 23 Mar 2021 at 5:17 pm

Marina developers will revert to 40-storey tower plans if new scheme is rejected

The owners of Brighton Marina will press ahead with plans for a 40-storey tower if their appeal against refusal of a 28-storey one fails, a hearing was told today. A planning enquiry was held today into the Brighton Marina Company’s plans to build 1,000 flats in nine...
Posted On 23 Mar 2021 at 4:21 pm

The Slow Readers Club change Brighton concert date

Manchester’s The Slow Readers Club whose fourth album, ‘The Joy Of The Return’, came out 20th March 2020 via Modern Sky UK, have announced that they “don’t expect this will come as much of a surprise to anyone but due to the continuing Covid situation, we have had to push...
Posted On 23 Mar 2021 at 2:42 pm

Byelaw bans trawlers from dredging in near inshore waters

A new byelaw bans trawlers from dredging in the near inshore waters off the Sussex coast, including Brighton and Hove. Dredging has been blamed for damaging fisheries and marine wildlife on the sea floor, including ancient forests of kelp or seaweed. The byelaw was formally...
Posted On 23 Mar 2021 at 1:18 pm

The Blinders announce Brighton concert date

The Blinders have announced a new 2021 headline tour of 19 UK dates and thankfully Brighton is on the list. The guys will be rockin’ on up at CHALK on Wednesday 29th September – Purchase your tickets HERE. The Blinders are an alternative rock band with definite punk...
Posted On 23 Mar 2021 at 1:04 pm

Voters grill councillors at online climate change event

Dozens of people living in Brighton and Hove took the chance to quiz councillors or hear their response to questions about climate change during an online event. The event was organised to build on the exchange of ideas that underpinned the Brighton and hove Climate Assembly...
Posted On 23 Mar 2021 at 11:56 am

Missing Hove woman found safe

A missing woman from Hove has been found safe, Sussex Police said. The force said: “Jordan Wood, who was missing from her home in Hove, has now been safely found. “The 27-year-old was located on Sunday (21 March).” Ms Wood, who lives near Portslade railway station, was found...
Posted On 23 Mar 2021 at 11:10 am