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The council's seafront team has relaxed the beach dog walking by-laws which normally come into force on 1 May, to enable residents to walk their dogs safely while following the social distancing guidelines.

Councillor Nancy Platts explains why she prefers to talk about physical distancing as opposed to social distancing. She also talks about the importance of social contact for good mental health.

Many charities have moved from face to face to online or telephone support across the city to ensure that everyone the needs hep can access it.

The city’s Make Change Count campaign, supporting people who are rough sleeping, is back for 2020. The Make Change Count campaign links local organisations experienced in supporting rough sleepers and preventing homelessness.

Plans have been revised for marking the anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.

Exciting plans to develop a neighbourhood hub and more than 200 homes in Moulsecoomb have moved a step closer with the business case and proposals to transfer land agreed at committee.

Yesterday, the P & R Committee agreed to establish the Covid-19 City Recovery Programme, that will help prepare and steer the council and the city through the recovery phase of the pandemic.

As the lockdown continues Alistair Hill, Brighton & Hove's director of public health, describes how important it is that everyone keeps to the restrictions to protect key workers and vulnerable people.

Children (and parents!) across Brighton & Hove are being given the chance to add a little more fun and adventure to their daily exercise outing.

Planning approval has been granted for 42 new council-rented homes in Victoria Road Portslade and four in Frederick Street in the North Laine.