Councillors and committees

Brighton & Hove is a unitary authority. This means that we're responsible for all local government functions within the city. This includes everything from social services and libraries to waste collection and disposal, from highways and planning to education and much more.

• Your councillors and local politicians Write to your councillors, MPs and MEPs and find out more about their roles and responsibilities
• ​Council and committee meetings Find agendas and reports and where and when meetings are
• How to get involved in council decisions Make your voice heard
• Petitions Create or sign a petition and present it to the council
• The Mayor Find out about the civic office and contact the Mayor of Brighton & Hove
• Be a Councillor Read more about what's expected of a Councillor, the time commitment and how to stand in elections