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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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Results - General Election 4 July 2024

General election results for the Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, Brighton Pavilion, Hove and Portslade constituencies, and the Brunswick & Adelaide council by-election.

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£2.3 million funding boost for city services

An underspend of £2.3 million has meant extra funding can be provided to important local services.

Are you ready to vote at the General Election on Thursday 4 July?

A General Election and a by-election are taking place this Thursday and we want residents to have all the information they need in order to vote.

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City-wide HMO Additional Licensing scheme live

A new Additional Licensing Scheme for smaller Houses in Multiple Occupation of 2 or more storeys and 3 or 4 occupiers across Brighton & Hove is now live.

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Alcohol Awareness Week - understanding alcohol harm

We’re supporting this year’s Alcohol Awareness Week, aiming to open conversations about conversations about alcohol harm and helping to reduce it.

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Councillors agree to begin consultation on the closure of Homewood College

A statutory consultation on the proposed closure of the specialist school will run between 8 July and 5 September.

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Mayor opens new cricket nets at Stanley Deason

A new cricket facility in East Brighton has been officially opened as part of a collaboration with The Sussex Cricket Foundation.

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Councillor takes leave of absence following sudden illness

The Cabinet member for Culture, Heritage and Tourism will step away from duties while she recovers from illness.

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Temporary closure of King's Road paddling pool and Peter Pan's water feature

We're really sorry but we've had to temporarily close the paddling pool at King's Road and the water feature at Peter Pan's play area.

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Drone helping to tackle elm disease across the city

New technology is being used to tackle the spread of elm disease across Brighton & Hove.