King Alfred shows bravery in all the wrong places
There’s little doubt that change – or an upgrade – is overdue at the King Alfred. Ideas for a replacement...
Opinion
Brighton and Hove’s shape changes again … time-honoured tradition and opportunity for all
The proposal to bring Brighton and Hove, East Saltdean, Telscombe Cliffs and Peacehaven into a new local authority has understandably...
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...
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,...
How the debate on the King Alfred plan was decided
A proposed new leisure centre at the King Alfred site was granted planning permission by councillors at a meeting lasting...
Brighton athlete narrowly misses out on mile final at Commonwealth Games
An athlete from Brighton narrowly missed out on a place in the final of the mile at the Commonwealth Games....
Plan for £65m new King Alfred pool and leisure centre approved
A £65 million proposed new King Alfred swimming pool and leisure centre has been granted planning permission this afternoon (Wednesday...
King Alfred pledge as council cabinet member makes case for £65m scheme
A leading councillor warned colleagues of the danger of failing to act now as they considered whether to grant planning...
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