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The clocks have gone back, the leaves are falling and the Christmas decorations have gone on sale. It can mean only one thing – it's gritting season!

We're making extra financial support available this winter through the Brighton & Hove Fuel Payment for people of pensionable age in struggling to pay energy bills.

Council leader Bella Sankey and Councillor Leslie Pumm met representatives of local faiths to sign the Brighton & Hove Faith Covenant, pledging to deepen mutual understanding and cooperation.

A £2.75 million investment in modern HR, payroll and finance systems has been approved.

Council Leader Bella Sankey and Wish ward Councillor Paul Nann visited the site of former Knoll House to see the emerging layout of new supported-living scheme.

Preparations for the start of phase 3 of the Valley Gardens project will continue next week.

Our Youth Employment Hub will be running for another year following a funding award from the Department for Work and Pensions. The hub helps young people explore education, training and employment opportunities.

The council's chief executive has announced a new leadership structure which will be in place for the new year.

Wednesday 20 November marks Transgender Day of Remembrance, honouring the memory of people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.

Councillors have agreed to close Homewood College, a small specialist school for 11- to 16-year-olds with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, at the end of the year.