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A HAF participant enjoying the pizza they made as part of the session with Brighton Table Tennis Club.

Register now for summer Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) sessions

Our Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is back for summer 2025, offering a range of exciting and free activities throughout the school holidays.

29 May 2025

Elm Disease control work in East Brighton Park

Conservation work to protect elm trees across Brighton & Hove will be carried out this week in East Brighton Park.

28 May 2025

A photo of a car park with trees and cars parked on the street

Norton Road Car Park improvement work

Work will begin tomorrow to improve the Norton Road Car Park in Hove.

27 May 2025

Three teenage girls enjoying a fitness session in the gym

Youth champions inspiring teenage girls to stay active

Six inspiring pupils are helping girls across the city stay active during their teenage years by designing and launching new fitness activities suited to their needs – including girls-only gym, football and try tag rugby sessions.

27 May 2025

Cabinet positions and portfolios confirmed at Annual Council

Councillor Bella Sankey was re-elected unopposed as Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council as Cabinet positions confirmed.

23 May 2025

Photo, by Nathan Williams, of a lifeguard station on Brighton beach

RNLI lifeguards begin lifesaving service across Brighton & Hove beaches for the first time

This weekend sees the start of a new partnership with the RNLI to provide the lifeguard service on our popular beaches, helping keep residents and visitors safe throughout the summer months.

23 May 2025

The photo shows Mayor of Brighton & Hove, Councillor Amanda Grimshaw, wearing mayoral robes and insignia.

Councillor Amanda Grimshaw BEM and Councillor Ty Galvin appointed as Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Brighton & Hove

Brighton & Hove councillors are expected to appoint Councillor Amanda Grimshaw BEM as the city’s new mayor and Councillor Ty Galvin as deputy mayor for 2025-2026.

22 May 2025

A picture of a playground with bushes, trees and a gate

New look for the Level play area – have your say

The much-loved play area at the Level is being updated and residents are being asked for their thoughts on how it should look.

22 May 2025

Become a childminder – because every child needs a superhero

We’ve launched a campaign to recruit more 'childcare superheroes' and to spotlight the dedicated, compassionate and inspiring childminders across the city.

21 May 2025

Selection of pictures of tourist attractions in Sussex

New advisory board to support growth of Sussex’s visitor economy

East Sussex, Brighton & Hove and West Sussex Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) has announced the appointment of an Advisory Board to Support Growth of Sussex’s Visitor Economy.