Record of Council under scrutiny as 2023 election comes into sight Saturday, 26 November, 2022 With the residents of Brighton and Hove now less than six months away from going to the polls to elect a new City Council at the local elections on May 4th, it is time to reflect on and review the performance of the current council over the past four-year term. There is no doubt it has been one of the most tumultuous Brighton and Hove City Councils in memory, with dozens of controversial policies... Opinions
Could underground superbins solve Brighton's waste problems? 19th November 2022 Brighton’s problems with waste and recycling collections are getting worse, but continental-style underground super-bins being rolled out in Liverpool could... Opinions
How to attend a Remembrance Sunday service in Brighton & Hove 11th November 2022 This year it feels particularly important that we mark our Remembrance week and ensure the traditions continue. For many years Our late Queen was synonymous... Opinions
Council policies put safety of council tenants at risk 5th November 2022 Council tenant and leaseholder associations have demanded urgent action from the council to address safety issues on the city’s council housing estates. In... Opinions
Brighton Marathon question highlights issue with ‘accountability’ 29th October 2022 In my oral question to the full council meeting, I raised the matter of debts owed by the event company the Council uses to run the Brighton Marathon. The... Opinions
Council censures dissenting voices 22nd October 2022 Brighton & Hove City Council censored the views of residents and undermined local democracy when it forced through its 10-year development plan ‘City Plan Part... Opinions
Public toilet closures hit Brighton & Hove after council fails to manage service 15th October 2022 The council has messed up its management of the basic service of public toilet provision in Brighton & Hove and caused half of the city’s public toilet blocks... Opinions
Council ranked one of highest taxing in country 8th October 2022 New statistics show that Brighton & Hove City Council is one of the highest taxing councils in the country – but are residents getting value for money from... Opinions
Petition to protect residential roads in Hangleton Valley from HGV vehicle training 5th October 2022 Driver training schools for juggernauts or heavy goods vehicles are currently using residential streets in Hangleton Valley for their lessons. Residents have... Local News
Our Plan for a Stronger Economy 17th November 2022 Read about how our plan is tackling inflation and helping you with the cost of living. National News
Rishi Sunak’s first speech as Prime Minister 25th October 2022 Rishi Sunak’s first speech as Prime Minister. Read what he said here. National News
Prime Minister Liz Truss's speech to Conservative Party Conference 2022 5th October 2022 Prime Minister Liz Truss outlined to Conservative Party Conference 2022 our plan to Get Britain Moving. National News
Our plan for law and order 4th October 2022 Suella Braverman promised to restore common sense to law and order in the UK. National News
Our plan for foreign affairs 4th October 2022 James Cleverly outlined how we are using our influence abroad to create a better future. National News
Our plan for the justice system and those who work in it 4th October 2022 Justice Secretary Brandon Lewis outlined our plan for the justice system and the great staff who work in it. National News
