Ancient cedars fenced off to protect trees and public
Fencing has been put up to protect a group of ancient cedar trees in a historic park – and to...
Environment
Fortnightly bin collections are on the way – but not just yet
A move from weekly to fortnightly bin collections is on the way in Brighton and Hove – but not just...
Switch from weekly to fortnightly bin collections edges closer
Rubbish collections could switch from weekly to fortnightly by next July in Brighton and Hove if all goes to plan...
Plastic wet wipes ban prompts plea from water bosses
Water bosses have welcomed a ban on wet wipes containing plastic but warned customers not to flush any type of...
Smoke control area to cover almost all of Brighton and Hove
A single smoke control area will restrict what can be burnt – and how – across most of Brighton and...
Council prepares to switch from weekly bin rounds to fortnightly
The council is preparing to switch from weekly bin rounds to fortnightly because, it said, food waste collections meant that...
Councillor’s pruning plea could see council send in a tree trimming troubleshooter
A councillor has been given the runaround in his attempts to have an overgrown tree pruned. Independent councillor Peter Atkinson...
Pocket park campaigners aim to brighten up seafront road
A community is calling for support for its plans for a "pocket park" on two street corners that currently house...
Tree Festival photo competition opens for entries
A photographic competition organised by the annual Tree Festival is under way, organised by the Sussex branch of the countryside...
Rubber crumb sports pitches prompt concern from councillors
Concerns about the environmental impact of rubber crumb-based 3G sports pitches has prompted councillors to agree to look into the...
Sussex fall short in One Day Cup opener
Glamorgan 295-8 (50 overs) Sussex Sharks 283-8 (50 overs) Glamorgan (4 points) beat Sussex (0 points) by 12 runs Glamorgan’s...
King Alfred short-changes children and young people, say objectors
The new King Alfred swimming pool offers little for older children and young adults, according to objectors. Hundreds of people...
Heritage groups criticise King Alfred plans
Conservation groups have criticised the design of a proposed new £65 million King Alfred swimming pool and leisure centre, saying...
Officials back plans for £65m new King Alfred
Officials have given their backing to plans for a £65 million new King Alfred swimming pool and leisure centre on...
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