More than a penny well spent – the true value of reopening public toilets
When you’re out and about this bank holiday weekend, what are the chances that you, your young ones or the...
Opinion
The key question at the next election? Is Labour really listening?
Brighton and Hove has long liked to think of itself as a city ahead of the national mood. Perhaps. As...
Outlook for King Alfred rests on financial and practical realities
It is extremely disappointing to see a profoundly misleading leaflet circulated by opponents of the King Alfred project. I say...
Labour’s desperate smoke and mirrors budget
At a special budget-focused meeting of the council’s Place Overview and Scrutiny committee on Monday 19 January, I questioned the...
Why Brighton and Hove should stand up for the rights of nature
The city of Brighton and Hove is shaped by nature. From the coastline and the sea that draws people here,...
Simple reform will have profound effect for abuse survivors
In Brighton and Hove, we talk and think a lot about safety, equality and community and, as part of that,...
Don’t let unregistered rubbish clearance firm dump you in court – join the fight against fly-tipping
As the council’s cabinet member for the public realm, my vision for Brighton and Hove is to create and maintain...
Library cuts and bin changes show austerity is still with us
Last week, a resident stopped me outside the corner shop. They asked two simple questions: “Why are the bins going...
A budget breakthrough – but more would be welcome
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, presented her autumn budget to Parliament yesterday (Wednesday 26 November). Some of the...
A fairer deal for tens of thousands of tenants in Brighton and Hove
I have rented flats for the vast majority of the last 15 years, from tiny rooms in a shared space...
Surrey leave Sussex with a mountain to climb at the Oval
Surrey 622 (158.2 overs) Sussex 358-9 declared (83.2 overs) and 76-4 (31 overs) Sussex (3 points) trail Surrey (6 points)...
Sibley century puts Sussex on back foot by end of day two at the Oval
Surrey 292-2 (87.3 overs) Sussex 358-9 declared (83.2 overs) Surrey (4 points) trail Sussex (3 points) by 66 runs with...
Howe about that! Brighton and Hove Albion beaten at Newcastle
Newcastle United 3 Brighton and Hove Albion 1 Eddie Howe said before the game that a lot was riding on...
Welbeck returns as Brighton and Hove Albion face Newcastle United
Danny Welbeck is the only change in the starting line up as Brighton and Hove Albion take on Newcastle United...
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