Election 2019
New council leader commits to a progressive and collaborative approach to politics to bring about change
Politics should be a route through which people can express their hopes and concerns; a safe place where we can...
Brighton and Hove Conservatives choose new leader
Conservative councillors in Brighton and Hove have elected Steve Bell as their new leader. Councillors Steve Bell and Dee Simson...
Brexit, Trump and now Withdean – major political surprises of recent times
Yes, I know categorising Brexit and Trump with what happened in Withdean is a tad extreme but, believe me, it...
Brighton and Hove’s Labour council leader stands down
The Labour leader of Brighton and Hove City Council, Daniel Yates, is standing down. Councillor Daniel Yates A leadership contest...
The challenge facing Labour in Brighton and Hove
We did not achieve the Labour majority on Brighton and Hove City Council which we wanted as the votes were...
Why didn’t Labour win the city’s first majority socialist council?
Brighton and Hove Labour celebrates its 20 seats at the May 8 count. By local democracy reporter Sarah Booker-Lewis This...
Good for Greens, bad for Labour, terrible for the Tories
Withdean's Green candidates celebrate victory. Image by Sarah Booker-Lewis Some thoughts on this year's Brighton and Hove elections. It was...
Labour set to call for progressive alliance with the Greens
A progressive alliance between the two main political parties in Brighton and Hove is on the cards. Labour group leader,...
A progressive coalition in Brighton and Hove would be a pragmatic way forward
The election results across the city have once again shown that the majority of residents support progressive politics and reject...
Kostoulas rescues Brighton and Hove Albion with stunning overhead kick in stoppage time
Brighton and Hove Albion 1 Bournemouth 1 A stunning overhead kick by Charalampos Kostoulas salvaged a point for Brighton and...
Hürzeler names Brighton and Hove Albion side to face Bournemouth
Danny Welbeck is due to start up front for Brighton and Hove Albion against Bournemouth at the Amex Stadium this...
Brighton and Hove Albion boss warns Bournemouth will cope without Semenyo
Brighton and Hove Albion boss Fabian Hürzeler expects Bournemouth to adapt quickly to Premier League life without top scorer Antoine...
Brighton and Hove Albion boosted by return of Baleba and Minteh
Carlos Baleba and Yankuba Minteh are both available for Brighton and Hove Albion’s Premier League clash with Bournemouth on Monday...
- Drink driving construction worker given suspended prison sentence 19 January 2026
- Crash driver arrested on suspicion of attempted murder 18 January 2026
- Another council looks at peak-time roadworks charges to cut traffic hold ups 14 January 2026
- TikTok pervert jailed for catfishing teenage girls and young women 14 January 2026
- Elderly driver dies in two-car crash 10 January 2026