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Final plans for a new sports and leisure facility to replace the ageing King Alfred Leisure Centre have been revealed as the planning application goes live.

More than 200 empty private sector homes have been brought back into use since April 2025 thanks to the work of the council’s Empty Properties and Council Tax teams.

Latest figures show that the council handled over 86,000 calls in just three months, with thousands of residents contacting us for advice, reassurance and support on issues that matter to their daily lives.

Free food waste collections start from today, Monday, 9 March, in central areas, completing the food waste collections service for households in the whole city.

We’re reminding residents in Brighton & Hove about national changes that will impact when you can apply for your Older Person’s Bus Pass.

An independent report examining the lessons learnt from the Brighton i360 loan has been published.

An eye-catching new information board on New Road marks the first visible sign that the Royal Pavilion Garden restoration project is moving into its next phase.

On Sunday 8 March 2026, Brighton & Hove will mark the National Covid-19 Day of Reflection, pausing as a city to remember everyone who lost their life during the pandemic.

We're pleased to see work starting to transform the well-used footpath which runs from Coldean into Stanmer Park - thanks to a grant from South Downs National Park Authority.

Events and celebrations are planned across the city this week, marking International Women’s Day (IWD) on Sunday 8 March.