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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
Head start for tortoise trio Three stone tortoises carved into the base of an historic monument in Stanmer Park have been given new heads as part of the restoration work. 24 June 2020
Council urges residents to join the fight against Elm disease The recent hot weather has brought on an early and unexpected spike in Elm disease that could have a devastating effect on the city's 17,000 Elms. We're calling on the public to be our 'extra pair of eyes' and report suspected infected trees 19 June 2020
No stopping Make Music Day! Physical distancing is no barrier to Make Music Day on Sunday 21 June. The city’s libraries will be celebrating with online activities encouraging everyone to join in with instruments made from things found at home. 18 June 2020