Our payment system will be unavailable on Tuesday 20 May between 9:30am and 4:30pm for an essential upgrade. During this time, you cannot make payments on our website or over the phone. Payments by bank transfer, standing order and Direct Debit are unaffected.
Council telephone systems
We are moving to a new telephone system. This may cause some initial issues and disruption to calls while it is being set up. If you have any issues, you may wish to call back at another time. We appreciate your patience whilst the new system is implemented and apologise for any disruption that you may experience.
Drink OR Drive
Find links to help you get home safely.
Driving under the influence of drink or drugs is illegal - don't get in a vehicle with an impaired driver.
Plan your journey home
Over the last five years alcohol related collisions in Sussex have cost society £197,770,000. Almost one fifth of fatal collisions in Sussex were alcohol related.
Anti drink/drug-drive operations happen throughout the year. Police can also breathalyse any drivers they have stopped if they suspect they have been drinking/using drugs and will do so with drivers involved in a collision.
To be absolutely sure the safe limit for driving is no alcohol or drugs whatsoever. Even amounts small can impair driving ability. It is now recognised that drug use can significantly affect your ability to drive safely - the risks and penalties are the same.
Useful links
Advice from us - Drug and Alcohol support, advice and information in Brighton & Hove
ru-ok local drug and alcohol awareness support agency for under 18's and their carers in Brighton & Hove
YMCA Safe Space - St Paul's Church, West Street - open Fridays and Saturdays 11pm to 3:30am
Getting home at night - from Plan B to Get Your Coat app
Driver or passenger - we want you to get home after a good night out. We distributed Plan B cards giving night travel info for the past 5 years.
We're now promoting a free app "Get Your Coat" which searches the area you are in for late night travel options. It's also got other useful features for a night out - alarm for last bus/train - arrived safe or unsafe location key. Timetables change regularly and this robust app works nationwide - even tested in Singapore successfully. It is available on Apple and Android platforms.