Young people were clear – and their campaign will help the mental health of generations to come
We have just had Mental Health Awareness Week – and the leader of the council Bella Sankey and I attended...
Opinion
Every inch of public land should be used for the public good
Finding an affordable home to rent in Brighton can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. The Renters...
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...
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...
Sussex top table after innings win over Glamorgan
Glamorgan 155 (51.2 overs) and 268 (99.3 overs) Sussex 521 (125.1 overs) Sussex (23 points) beat Glamorgan (2 points) by...
Sussex end day two at Hove in commanding position against Glamorgan
Glamorgan 155 (51.2 overs) and 42-0 (12 overs) Sussex 521 (125.1 overs) Glamorgan trail by 324 runs with 10 wickets...
Brighton-born jockey and former Albion players honoured by the King
Brighton-born jockey Ryan Moore has been made an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the King’s...
Sussex shine on day one against Glamorgan at Hove
Sussex 136-2 (44 overs) Glamorgan 155 (51.2 overs) Sussex trail by 19 runs with eight first innings wickets remaining Indian...
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