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The government is introducing the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to protect people from the harms of smoking. This will support our ambition of making Brighton & Hove a smoke-free city where residents can live happier, healthier lives.

We're launching a campaign to raise awareness of the harm being caused by people using wood burners and open fires.

We're working with the Music Venues Trust to support our thriving grassroots music scene, producing a new planning guide for venue owners.

A report has outlined recent progress we've made in our ongoing efforts to be an inclusive employer, with a workforce representative of our local communities.

We're thrilled to have awarded Freedom of the City to Brighton & Hove Albion, to celebrate the club's sporting achievements and outstanding service to the community.

As bathing water quality is rated 'excellent' at three of our city beaches, a volunteer led seawater testing programme is providing crucial information to help maintain standards and protect swimmers.

We're intensifying efforts to crack down on the misuse of Blue Badges across the city.

We've issued information about how we're delivering our vision to create a better Brighton & Hove for all while highlighting some of the challenges we face.

Four new padel courts are now open for booikngs and will soon be joined by new tennis courts.

Comments to be considered by the Planning Inspectorate must be made by 11 December.