Devastating loss of elm trees in Coldean woods Around 50 elm trees in Coldean woods need to be removed after the discovery of a large outbreak of elm disease in the area. The work will begin on Wednesday 4 August and is expected to take three to five days. 30 July 2021
Our £3 million playgrounds revamp gets into full swing We're upgrading 45 of our children's playgrounds over the next three years, with 25 of them being done by next March. Work on Blakers Park, Fiveways, begins on Monday. 8 July 2021
Sports Facility Investment Plan to improve and develop facilities across the city Exciting plans to improve and develop council sports facilities across Brighton & Hove and provide more opportunities for residents. 1 July 2021
Wake up to a new era for nature We're working working with partners to create diverse habitats across the city and open up more land for nature, part of our pledge to address the biodiversity emergency. 29 September 2020
Celebrations as new playground opens in Stanmer Park Children of all ages and abilities are enjoying the new play area in in Stanmer Park. The new playground also includes equipment for less able youngsters including a toddler and basket swing and accessible roundabout. 22 September 2020
Funfair at The Level to close today We’ve asked the funfair on The Level to close on advice from the city’s Public Health team. 17 September 2020
New cafe opens in Saunders Park A new cafe has opened in Saunders Park. Run by Max Calesini, Laz' in the Park has an outside seating area and serves coffee, snacks, ice cream and home-made food, including vegan and gluten free options. 17 September 2020
Return of staffed opening times in community libraries We’ll be reintroducing staffed services in most of the city’s community libraries over the next few weeks with reduced opening hours and measures in place to keep staff and visitors safe. 9 September 2020
Preston Manor reopens from 11 September We're welcoming visitors back to Preston Manor, Brighton’s beautifully preserved time-capsule of Edwardian life at home, from 11 September. 4 September 2020
Learning from the past to make a better future Head of the Royal Pavilion & Museums Janita Bagshawe is retiring after more than 34 years working for the city's museums service. 3 September 2020