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Council faces frightening financial situation as budget – and elections – approach

I’m sure I’m not alone in having sleepless nights right now about several issues at the council, not least the rapidly approaching yearly budget meeting. We had a Policy and Resources Committee meeting recently and the black hole in Brighton and Hove City Council’s finances is...

Posted On 28 Jan 2023 at 6:31 pm

, By Amanda Evans

Annual Festival of Americana lights up Hackney

‘VARIOUS ARTISTS’ – VARIOUS VENUES, HACKNEY, LONDON 23-26.1.23 I have just returned from a large four-day family wedding in Hackney, oh sorry, scratch that! I have just returned from the tenth annual AMAUK (Americana Music Association UK) celebration of Americana music, but...

Posted On 28 Jan 2023 at 5:39 pm

, By Rachel Griffin

Brighton and Hove Albion place Caicedo on leave after transfer request

Brighton and Hove Albion have given leave to midfielder Moises Caicedo until after the transfer deadline on Tuesday (31 January), the BBC said today. Albion are resting the 21-year-old Ecuador international after he told the club that he wanted to leave, with offers received from...

Posted On 28 Jan 2023 at 4:53 pm

, By Frank le Duc

The Bootleg Beatles announce a return to the Brighton Centre

Regarded the world over as being the Gold standard of Tribute, The Bootleg Beatles, have announced a return to the Brighton Centre this Christmas for another nostalgic whirlwind trip through the sixties. The date for your diary is Sunday 17th December 2023. With fastidious...

Posted On 28 Jan 2023 at 1:37 pm

, By Nick Linazasoro

Give late-working staff free transport home, urges councillor

Employers should help staff who work late at night to get home safely, according to a councillor. Labour councillor Nancy Platts plans to propose a motion at the next meeting of Brighton and Hove City Council to make safe and free transport more likely. Councillor Platts wants...

Posted On 28 Jan 2023 at 12:10 am

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Tories urge council to close or rent out empty offices

As more backroom staff work from home, Conservative councillors are calling for a look into the benefits of “downsizing” council office space. Conservative councillor Alistair McNair plans to ask Brighton and Hove City Council for a report detailing the occupancy of council...

Posted On 28 Jan 2023 at 12:05 am