Brighton & Hove among top 15% of unitary authorities for climate action Brighton & Hove City Council has been ranked among the top 15% of unitary authorities in the UK for climate action in a recent study by Climate Emergency UK. 3 November 2023
Councillors to vote on travel costs contribution for some of the city’s young people A proposal to help with travel costs for students aged 16 to 19 with special educational needs will be discussed on Monday (6 November). 3 November 2023
Councillors refuse planning application next to Prince Albert pub At Planning Committee on Wednesday councillors voted to refuse planning permission for a new commercial development in Trafalgar Street, next to the Prince Albert pub. 3 November 2023
Continuing our mission to tackle illegal sales of vapes and tobacco Our Trading Standards officers seized over £17,000 worth of illicit vapes and tobacco products during three days of inspections conducted in early October. 2 November 2023
Storm Ciarán – please be prepared and take care High winds and heavy rain are forecast, causing disruption to services and travel. Please be prepared and minimise the risk to yourself, others and your property. 1 November 2023
Bella keeps residents up to date on council achievements Council leader Bella Sankey has recorded the first in a series of videos keeping residents updated on what’s happening at the council. 31 October 2023
New bins and new waste collection round We’re rolling out new communal bins and introducing a new afternoon waste collection round to catch up on any missed collections. 31 October 2023
Falling pupil numbers means action on schools must be taken More than one in five school places in the city are now empty. As a responsible council, we cannot allow this to continue and must take decisive action. 31 October 2023
New rain garden helping to prevent flooding on Hove road A new ‘rain garden’ to help prevent flooding on a road in Hove is now finished. 31 October 2023
Changes to parking charges introduced this week New parking charges will be introduced this week. 30 October 2023