Consistency matters when the law meets politics
A democracy reveals its true values not when it protects popular opinions but when it protects unpopular ones. That principle...
Opinion
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...
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...
Second player from Hove tennis club reaches Wimbledon
A second woman from a Hove club has made it to Wimbledon for the world’s oldest tennis tournament. Alicia Dudeney,...
Young Badgers heading to Wimbledon
Badgers Tennis Club is celebrating after three juniors from the Brighton outfit smashed their way to victory in the prestigious...
England call up for Coles for T20 series against India
Sussex all-rounder James Coles has been handed his first England call up for the T20 series against India next month....
Teen jockey escapes serious injury after fall in race at Brighton
Teenage jockey Jack Dace appears to have escaped serious injury despite his horror fall at Brighton yesterday (Sunday 21 June)...
- Motorcyclist badly hurt in crash this morning 28 June 2026
- Crash leaves motorcyclist with injured leg 28 June 2026
- Ambulance crash closes A23 this morning 27 June 2026
- Hospital bosses plead for patience during heatwave 26 June 2026
- Drug dealer jailed for 44 months – with video 24 June 2026