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We’ve unveiled and launched our brand new all-electric refuse lorry – the first ever to be owned by a local authority in the South East.

As government guidelines have started to relax, we’re making improvements to our customer services offer for residents including more consistent opening times for phonelines.

Applications for two new grants for community and voluntary sector organisations for supporting digital access and essential winter support are open now, funded through the Contain Outbreak Management Fund.

Councillors will be given an update on the future of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging in Brighton & Hove next week, including some exciting new developments.

Homeowners can apply now to the second round of Solar Together Sussex scheme to get discounts on installation of high quality solar panels. The deadline to register is 28 September.

A fascinating new oral history project has been launched in Stanmer Park, capturing 40 different stories and memories from local people including gardeners and those who lived and worked in the village.

Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of UNAIDS and an Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, met with the city's MPS and council leaders to discuss our ambitions and achievements around HIV prevention and treatment.

Director of Public Health, Alistair Hill, explains that cases could rise again now that people are returning to work and education, so it's important to look for signs of Covid and keep testing to stop it spreading.

Councillor Phélim Mac Cafferty welcomes Shoreham Port hosting sustainability week highlighting the many inspiring projects they are undertaking to reduce their carbon footprint.