Unused space delivers new family home An innovative project is putting small or ‘hidden’ spaces to good use to provide much needed new council homes. 24 January 2024
Increasing secondary school choices for children eligible for free school meals Brighton & Hove is one of the first councils in the country to introduce a school admissions priority for children on free school meals, giving pupils a greater choice of secondary school. 23 January 2024
More public toilets to undergo a revamp More of Brighton & Hove’s public toilets are set to undergo major refurbishment this year. 23 January 2024
Decisions on tackling falling primary school places Councillors have voted to move ahead with proposals to close 2 single form entry primary schools in the city, and reduce of the number of pupils joining 6 other primary schools from September 2025. 23 January 2024
Taking over the Temple We're delighted to welcome Kemptown cafe owner Philip Cundall as the new tenant for the recently renovated Temple at Black Rock. 23 January 2024
Councils join up to call for continuation of Household Support Fund We’ve joined 4 other councils to lobby the government for urgent confirmation for the continuation of the Household Support Fund. 22 January 2024
Childcare support is expanding Starting from April 2024, a new childcare scheme will be phased in for eligible working parents with children over the age of 9 months. 22 January 2024
Successful funding bid to cut emissions and energy bills at Shoreham Port Shoreham Port Industrial Cluster has been successful in an application to the Local Industrial Decarbonisation Plans competition. 22 January 2024
Supporting Cervical Cancer Prevention Week This week is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. We’re supporting Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust to raise awareness of cervical cancer, encourage uptake of the HPV vaccination and cervical screening. 22 January 2024
Next steps for culture change at Cityclean Councillors are set to agree recommendations and actions for culture change at Cityclean when the Strategy, Finance & City Regeneration Committee meets next week. 19 January 2024