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...
Environment
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...
Woman starts petition to tackle dog fouling
A woman has started a petition aiming to tackle dog fouling in Brighton and Hove. Hanover resident Maxine Brady said...
Three-year deep clean to burnish the grimy streets of Brighton
The streets of Brighton may not be paved with gold but a deep clean down one side of West Street...
Recycling centre could be given £2.3 million upgrade
An upgrade to Brighton and Hove City Council’s recycling centre is expected to cost £2.3 million, according to a report...
Council aims to work better with businesses on commercial waste
Some people have complained that the council is too quick to issue fines for minor business waste offences and that...
Big Farmland Bird Count extended until weekend
The Big Farmland Bird Count has been extended by a week after the recent wet weather hampered conditions. The organisers...
Sussex cruise to seven-wicket win over Leicestershire at Hove
Sussex 430 (113.4 overs) and 131-3 (15.3 overs) Leicestershire 328 (88.4 overs) and 232 (80.5 overs) Sussex (23 points) beat...
Sussex kept at bay as Leicestershire fight back on day three at Hove
Sussex 430 all out (113.4 overs) Leicestershire 328 all out (88.4 overs) and 154-4 (56 overs) Leicestershire (5 points) lead...
Brighton and Hove Albion reach Women’s FA Cup final for first time
Liverpool 2 Brighton and Hove Albion 3 Brighton and Hove Albion substitute Nadine Noordam struck a dramatic added-time winner to...
Sussex take lead over Leicestershire at Hove
Sussex 386-8 (101 overs) Leicestershire 328 (88.4 overs) Sussex (6 points) lead Leicestershire (4 points) by 58 runs with 2...
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