Flying the flags for Trans Day of Visibility

We’ll be flying the Trans flags from Hove and Brighton town halls in honour of International Trans Day of Visibility (TDoV) on Monday 31 March.

Trans Day of Visibility is marked annually to celebrate the bravery, resilience, joy and accomplishments of our Trans, Nonbinary and Intersex (TNBI) friends, family and neighbours.

It’s a day dedicated to empowering trans people to live authentically, showing support for the transgender community as allies, and acknowledging the discrimination that many TNBI people experience.

TDoV recognises the diversity and intersectionality of trans communities, celebrating people from all backgrounds and of all abilities and at all stages of their transitioning journeys.  

Trans visibility in Brighton & Hove

As a council we stand alongside our TNBI communities, affirming their right to live authentically and be respected.

Transgender Day of Visibility serves as a vital moment to honour and elevate the voices, experiences, and contributions of TNBI individuals who have profoundly enriched our community fabric.

Brighton & Hove's cultural vibrancy and progressive spirit have been fundamentally shaped by TNBI community members, whose influence resonates throughout our city's artistic landscape, advocacy movements, and social innovation.

Historically, Brighton & Hove has been a sanctuary where TNBI individuals could find acceptance and build community when many other spaces remained inaccessible.

This legacy continues today, with TNBI-led organisations, businesses, and cultural initiatives creating spaces of belonging that benefit all residents and visitors, including the oldest and largest Trans Pride event.

Sending a clear message

Council Leader Bella Sankey said: “It’s more important than ever to mark International Transgender Day of Visibility, shine a light on our TNBI communities and send out a clear message: We see you, support you and stand beside you.

“As the world continues to be a grim place for our transgender, nonbinary and gender non-conforming communities and their loved ones, it’s vital that Brighton & Hove stays a beacon where TNBI residents can feel safe, respected and valued.

“I encourage everyone to join us in celebrating the unique experiences and identities of TNBI people and honouring their courage in living authentically and openly in the face of society’s challenges.”

Our trans and nonbinary inclusive approach

We’re proud of being a diverse city and the council’s commitment to equality and inclusion for all people, including our trans and nonbinary residents. Brighton & Hove stands in full solidarity with the trans community, in our city and beyond, in its struggle for safety and equality in all aspects of their lives.

We are aware of an ongoing interest in our trans and nonbinary inclusive approach. We know from a range of evidence that gender is more complicated than is traditionally recognised.

Our equality and inclusion strategy rightly supports those who are experiencing greatest disadvantage. We will work together to advance equality and inclusion for trans, nonbinary & LGBTQ+ communities. We aim to do this in partnership with national and local organisations and communities.

Reporting hate crime and anti-social behaviour

Everyone in Brighton & Hove has a right to feel safe.

We are committed to supporting communities harmed by hate crime.

We encourage anyone who has experienced anti-social behaviour or hate incidents, harassment or distress due to their identity, to report it.

You can report hate incidents or ASB to Sussex Police on 101 if it’s not an emergency. In an emergency, always call 999.

Council tenants, council leaseholders and tenants of leaseholders who've experienced hate incidents or ASB should report it to Housing Customer Services. Housing association tenants need to report incidents to their landlord.

Private rented sector tenants and owner occupiers can report hate incidents and ASB to the Community Safety Team using our online anti-social behaviour and hate incident reporting form or by contacting our Community Safety team by emailing communitysafety.casework@brighton-hove.gov.uk or calling 01273 292735.

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