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Nettleton Court and Dudeney Lodge high rise flats

Information on building safety and the future options of the council's large panel system high-rise buildings

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Devolution and local government reorganisation

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Council leader Nancy Platts

Council support for young climate protestors

Council leader invites protest organisers to meet her to discuss what they want councils to do to help tackle climate change.

Hove Town Hall

New committee to reduce duplication and improve decision making

A review looking at the remit and workload of the various council committees has resulted in a proposal to create a new committee by merging the Neighbourhoods, Inclusion, Communities & Equalities (NICE) and Tourism, Development & Culture (TDC) committees.

Improving air quality in the city together

Thursday 20 June marks Clean Air Day. In Brighton & Hove, we are working together to help reduce emissions and improve air quality in the city. Health and wellbeing is a key objective of our Local Transport Plan.

Stanmer Park greenhouse

Contractors prepare for Stanmer Park restoration

Buxton Building Contractors Ltd has been appointed as the main contractor for the Stanmer Park Restoration Project.

Government re-think called for on Moulsecoomb academy plan

Councillors unite against plan to privatise Moulsecoomb Primary School as performance improves at key stage 1 and early years.

Shelter Hall Rotunda café available to rent

New business space is available to let in the new Shelter Hall on Brighton seafront. The closing date to submit a proposal for the Shelter Hall Rotunda café is Monday 1 July.

Enjoy opera outdoors on the big screen in Brighton

Two of opera’s most popular productions will be broadcast live on the Royal Opera House’s open air BP Big Screens at Brighton Marina Village this summer.

Councillor Nancy Platts

Council leader on Cityclean GMB vote on strike action

Councillor Nancy Platts said that talks happening later this week can reset the relationship between the GMB and the council and prevent strikes.

Cycling on the seafront

New plan to boost walking and cycling up for approval

A plan to improve the city's walking and cycling network will be brought before committee on 25 June. The plan aims to improve walking and cycling links in the city as well as enhancing links with neighbouring areas, including the South Downs National Park.

Tents in the city

The Guardian reported today that in Brighton & Hove we charge people rough sleeping “£25 for a confiscated tent”. This is not the case. The way we deal with tents in the city reflects that there is a range of reasons for people camping illegally. When we know people are rough sleeping, we aim never to take their tents away.