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A picture of a tree on the side of a road. There is a car parked next to it and houses in the background

Maintenance work on Florence Road trees

Following a health and safety inspection on the street trees in Florence Road, routine maintenance work will begin next week.

3 April 2025

Picture of a huge rainbow banner being carried through the streets

Proudly presenting Pride 2025 – we listened, we changed, we’re ready for the summer!

Residents have helped shaped plans for this year's Pride celebration, which will include an enhanced Village Party on Marine Parade, replacing the former St James's Street event.

2 April 2025

A man and a woman cycling along Hove seafront. Text reads: "Check if you're eligible for a spring Covid-19 vaccine."

Covid-19 spring boosters from 1 April

People across Brighton & Hove can now book their spring Covid-19 vaccinations as the NHS rolls out additional protection for those most at risk.

1 April 2025

Changes to the way you view council webcasts

We will now be hosting our live broadcasts on YouTube to make sure residents can access meetings even if they can't attend.

31 March 2025

Flying the flags for Trans Day of Visibility

We’ll be flying the Trans flags from Hove and Brighton town halls in honour of International Trans Day of Visibility (TDoV) on Monday 31 March.

31 March 2025

HRH The Duke of Gloucester's visit to the Royal Pavilion

HRH The Duke of Gloucester visited the Royal Pavilion this week for first time since becoming patron.

28 March 2025

The image shows Council Leader Bella Sankey and Minister for Children and Families, Janet Daby MP.

Celebrating the successes of our Children’s Services

An event was held on Monday 24 March to celebrate the new Family Help and Protection Service and mark the 10 years of relationship-based practice in Children’s Services.

27 March 2025

A map of the proposed Benfield Valley development showing an aerial view of the site, including planned roads, houses and community spaces.

Benfield Valley application to be decided by planning committee

Although we have refused landlord’s consent for the proposal the council must still decide the planning application.

27 March 2025

An aerial view shows Ovingdean in the foreground, with houses and other buildings showing through trees. Beyond 2 large green fields to the left and right in the background the buidlings to the east of the city stretch out.

Ovingdean residents bid for neighbourhood planning powers

A public consultation has been launched on plans to create a neighbourhood area and a neighbourhood forum.

26 March 2025

New policy to improve educational equality profiled in national report

School admissions changes prioritising children eligible for free school meals have been highlighted in a national report focusing on tackling equality in education.

25 March 2025