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Support with the cost of living

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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City holds first ever Carers Festival

Celebrating our unpaid carers - with free tea and coffee, entertainments and information stalls at the Carers Festival, Open Market on Wednesday 12 June.

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European Parliament elections results 2019

View the results of the European Parliamentary elections in Brighton & Hove and for the South East of England region.

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Lifeguards take up their posts

The summer season officially kicks off in Brighton & Hove this weekend when 23 beach lifeguards take up their posts, joining the council's year round seafront team.

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Look after dogs in hot weather

Just a few minutes in a hot car can be fatal for dogs, so our parking enforcement officers are joining the UK’s largest dog welfare charity to help prevent dogs dying in hot cars this summer.

Council roles confirmed at Annual General Meeting

The annual general meeting of the council took place on Wednesday 22 May.

Cllr Alexandra Phillips: New Mayor of Brighton & Hove

Councillor Alexandra Phillips officially stepped into the role of Mayor at the council’s Annual General Meeting today at 4.30pm, Wednesday 22 May 2019.

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More tickets released for Lionesses vs New Zealand game

Following huge demand, hundreds more tickets have been released for the Lionsesses vs New Zealand match at the Amex Stadium on 1 June 2019.

New fixed tariffs from Your Energy Sussex

Brighton & Hove residents can fix their gas and electricity costs and get peace of mind for 12 or 24 months from the local, council-supported energy supplier, Your Energy Sussex.

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Exchanging Places - see the road from another point of view

Cyclists, drivers and pedestrians are invited to share each other’s experiences of travelling around the city at an event at the Old Steine on Tuesday 28 May.

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Lawbreakers hit with higher fines after ignoring council warnings

12 people end up with criminal records after failing to pay Fixed Penalty Notice charges.