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Fire risk to tower block will cost millions to put right
20 hours ago · The council faces spending millions of pounds to deal with fire safety concerns at a landmark tower block in Brighton. The news emerged as tenants – who were shut out with no notice on Friday – were told that a fire could spread through the …
Cabinet expected to agree £600k outdoor events programme
21 hours ago · Outdoor events are expected to raise more than £600,000 for Brighton and Hove City Council this year. A report to the council’s cabinet said that event income had increased dramatically, with a target of £611,420 despite no significant increase in …
Another Brighton school to close – Brighton and Hove News
20 hours ago · Another Brighton primary school looks likely to close after the announcement of a consultation. St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, in Hollingdean, has almost one in three places vacant. A statement on the school website said: “As a result of falling pupil numbers, the Diocese of Arundel and ...
Council receives £140k extra to help rough sleepers this winter
4 days ago · The government has announced extra funding of almost £140,000 to help Brighton and Hove City Council support rough sleepers over the winter. The council is one of seven across Sussex which the government said were “identified as facing the greatest pressures” and will receive more than £450,000.
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3 days ago · Stay updated with the latest news and events in Brighton and Hove, including crime reports, community updates, and local developments.
What this progressive budget means for Brighton and Hove
6 days ago · The national living wage will increase by 6.7 per cent to £12.21 – about £1,400 a year for a full-time worker – a lifeline for many in a city with deep inequality and high numbers of retail and hospitality workers.
Councillors approve City Plan despite protests aimed at saving …
Oct 21, 2022 · Despite protests, a new 10-year planning blueprint for Brighton and Hove was voted through last night (Thursday 20 October). The City Plan Part Two sets out planning policies – for housing, commerce and the environment – intended to reflect local priorities in …
New covid cases rise again as government sets out ‘Plan B’ measures
Dec 8, 2021 · He encouraged people to take covid tests beforehand, to ventilate indoor spaces and follow hygiene rules. The tougher Plan B restrictions would probably be reviewed in the new year, Mr Johnson said, as he faced several questions about colleagues holding parties in breach of previous lockdown laws.
25 November 2021 – Brighton and Hove News
Nov 25, 2021 · The young descendants of the first Suffragette martyr, Mary Clarke, called for Brighton and Hove to be made safer for