Proposal to freeze library fees Councillors at the Strategy, Finance & City Regeneration Committee are discussing proposals to freeze library fees and charges from April 2024. 8 February 2024
Check your children's MMR vaccinations As measles cases continue to rise across the country, parents and carers are being urged to book their children in for their missed measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine as part of a new NHS drive to protect children from becoming seriously unwell. 8 February 2024
Tackling surface water flooding in Brighton & Hove Councillors at the Transport and Sustainability committee have been updated on a new approach being taken to cleaning gullies to reduce flooding in high-risk areas of the city. 7 February 2024
Regular HIV testing making the difference Led by the Terrence Higgins Trust, this week’s national HIV Testing Week aims to highlight the importance of regular testing - and how quick and easy it is to get a test. 7 February 2024
Focussing on children’s mental health A pilot project looking at introducing counselling in secondary schools in the city is a key focus this Children's Mental Health Week. 6 February 2024
Planning rules for solar panels relaxed The government has changed some of the planning rules restricting fitting solar panels on houses in Conservation Areas. 6 February 2024
Learning skills for life through apprenticeships The 17th annual National Apprenticeship Week takes place this week (5 to 9 February). 5 February 2024
Have your say on the Brighton Marina Neighbourhood Plan A six-week publc consultation on a new neigbourhood plan for Brighton Marina has begun. 5 February 2024
Protecting levels of Council Tax Reduction Levels of support through the Council Tax Reduction Scheme will be maintained from April, including ‘uplifting’ earnings thresholds to ensure that the support is keeps pace in ‘real terms’. 2 February 2024
Last chance to help choose the name for seafront park Voting to choose the permanent name for the Kingsway to the Sea park project closes on 6 February. 2 February 2024