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Ahead of more council buildings reopening, council leader Phélim Mac Cafferty is thanking staff for their hard work during the Covid-19 pandemic.

With the temperature set to be hot this weekend, find out how you can protect yourself and help others who might be vulnerable, to cope with the heat.

Our enforcement officers have issued almost 400 fines for a range of environmental offences including littering and fly-tipping in the last three months.

As we look forward to another hot and sunny weekend, we're appealing to residents and visitors to keep themselves safe on the seafront.

The King Alfred Leisure Centre will reopen on Saturday 15 August, with the swimming pool opening two days later on Monday 17 August.

Council leader Phélim Mac Cafferty has expressed his ‘deep sadness’ after the body of a man was found this morning on Hove beach.

The person is yet to be named or confirmed, but it is believed to be man who went missing on Sunday morning near Hove Lagoon after falling from his kayak.

Councillor Mac Cafferty said: “This is extremely sad and tragic news, and the thoughts and sympathies of myself and the whole council are with the man’s family and friends.

Work begins on Tuesday 4 August to instal a temporary cycle lane on the A259 between the Palace Pier and Fourth Avenue, Hove.

A joint statement from the council and the GMB union on the suspension of industrial action planned next week by GMB members of staff working in our repairs & maintenance service following positive talks.

A new online exhibition at Brighton Museum uses stunning images to highlight the global crisis of marine plastic pollution.

Small business grants of £10,000 and £25,000 are still available. If you run a small business and think you may be eligible for one of these grants, contact the council before 28 August.