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...
Opinion
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,...
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,...
Heritage groups criticise King Alfred plans
Conservation groups have criticised the design of a proposed new £65 million King Alfred swimming pool and leisure centre, saying...
Officials back plans for £65m new King Alfred
Officials have given their backing to plans for a £65 million new King Alfred swimming pool and leisure centre on...
Brighton and Hove Albion coach joins De Zerbi at Spurs
Brighton and Hove Albion’s assistant head coach Andrew Crofts has left the club for a coaching role with Tottenham Hotspur....
Hove MP criticises Argentina footballers over Falklands banner
MP Peter Kyle criticised Argentina footballers for holding a banner declaring “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” – The Falkland Islands are...
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