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The Planning Register will not be available all day on Wednesday 19, Thursday 20 and Friday 21 November 2025 due to essential maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. The statutory planning application consultation duration has already been extended to allow for this period.

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We're running sessions to help improve your digital skills so you can access council services online.

We can support you to log in, find your way around online services, and learn how to build independence to manage your own life admin online.

We cannot complete forms for you or discuss your personal details.

The sessions will take place at Jubilee Library on these dates:

  • 11 November - 10am to midday

Sessions are drop-in. No booking is required.

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Support for businesses

Support available for your business and your employees.

Business support
We offer a range of business support, from helping you to start a new business to accessing financial support.
Brighton & Hove Economic Plan 2024 to 2027
Find out what the Brighton & Hove Economic Plan is and read the document.
Brighton & Hove economic plan 2024 to 2027: Evidence base
Read an overview of the evidence base that underpins the city’s new Economic Plan and download the full Evidence Base report.
Brighton & Hove Economic Growth Board
Find out about the Brighton & Hove Economic Growth Board.
Our commitment to the Living Wage

The Brighton & Hove Living Wage Campaign aims to encourage local businesses to voluntarily pay all employees a decent hourly rate.

Sustainable business

Find out how to reduce the carbon footprint of your business, improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Commercial property

Find a premises for your business with contact details for local commercial agents.

Invest in Brighton & Hove

What the city has to offer investors.

Local economic information and data

Access publicly available data on the local economy.

Business Continuity

Advice for your business following a serious incident such as fire or flood.

Employing an apprentice

Find out how to employ an apprentice and how it could benefit your business.

Co-working and shared workspace in Brighton & Hove

Find co-working and shared workspaces across the city.

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