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...
Padel courts to be built at harbour
A harbour wharf looks like it will be turned into padel courts as the popularity of the sport continues to...
Sussex sink to another defeat in the Blast at Hove as Leicestershire triumph
Leicestershire 180-6 (17.4 overs) beat Sussex 179 (19.5 overs) by four wickets An unbeaten half-century by Australian all-rounder Ashton Turner...
Sussex suffer setback against Hampshire in Blast
Hampshire Hawks 173-6 (20 overs) beat Sussex Sharks 144 (17.3 overs) by 29 runs Liam Dawson grabbed a back-to-back half...
Sussex beaten by Middlesex in Blast at Hove
Middlesex 213-4 (20 overs) beat Sussex 182 (19.4 overs) by 31 runs It was third time lucky for Middlesex, who...
