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Farage Admits Brighton ‘Not A Priority’ But Vows Reform Will Still Stand Candidates
Nigel Farage has said Brighton and Hove is not a key election target for his party – but insists Reform UK will still stand candidates to “give people a choice”.

Sarah Booker-Lewis LDR
6 days ago


Brighton Seafront Toilet Charge Scrapped Days After Budget Vote
Plans to introduce a 50p charge for some public toilets on Brighton and Hove seafront have been dropped just days after the measure was approved...

Sarah Booker-Lewis LDR
Mar 5


More Than 2,000 Sign Petition To Oppose Day Centre Closure In Brighton And Hove
More than 2,000 people have signed a petition calling for plans to close a day centre for people with disabilities in Brighton and Hove to be scrapped.

Sarah Booker-Lewis LDR
Mar 4


Majority Of Sussex Pupils Offered First-Choice Secondary School Places
The majority of pupils across Sussex have been offered their first-choice secondary school for September.

Dominic Kureen
Mar 4


Campaigner Challenges Brighton And Hove Council Cabinet System
A campaigner has questioned the legitimacy of Brighton and Hove City Council’s cabinet system.

Sarah Booker-Lewis LDR
Dec 19, 2025


Brighton And Hove Council Confirms Two Library Closures As Budget Pressures Mount
Two Brighton and Hove libraries are set to close next year, although work to create volunteer-run services will continue, a senior councillor has confirmed.

Sarah Booker-Lewis LDR
Dec 12, 2025


Brighton And Hove Propose Changes To Enhance Safety And Support Night-Time Economy
Brighton and Hove City Council is set to review several key changes to its licensing policy aimed at enhancing safety for vulnerable people and supporting the local night-time economy. The Licensing Committee will meet this Thursday (6 November) to discuss a new “statement of licensing policy”, which includes a number of proposed measures designed to make the city’s nightlife safer and more inclusive. Key changes include: A “Good Operator Policy” The introduction of a grassro

Sarah Booker-Lewis LDR
Nov 5, 2025


Man Who Impersonated Police Officers To Steal Money From Elderly Sentenced
A man who conspired with others that impersonated police officers to steal over £15,000 from elderly people in Brighton and Hove has been sentenced.

More Radio Writer
Oct 31, 2025


Councillors Call for Probe Into Pre-Election Council Announcements
Cllrs Alistair McNair and Anne Meadows say Brighton and Hove City Council breached rules limiting political announcements in the run-up to elections.

Sarah Booker-Lewis LDR
Oct 27, 2025


Falling Pupil Numbers Lead To £512,000 Cut In Brighton And Hove School Funding
Falling pupil numbers have resulted in less government funding for state schools across Brighton and Hove this year.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 22, 2025


Brighton And Hove Council Urged To Improve Communication On Tree Felling
Councillors in Brighton and Hove have highlighted the need for clearer communication with residents when trees are felled due to disease and pests.

Sarah Booker-Lewis LDR
Oct 21, 2025


Tenants Afraid To Report Hate Crimes And Anti-Social Behaviour, Councillors Warn
Brighton and Hove councillors have raised concerns that people affected by hate crimes and anti-social behaviour are too scared to speak out.

Sarah Booker-Lewis LDR
Oct 15, 2025


Hove Co-Working Hub’s Alcohol Licence Sparks Local Row
Plans for a co-working space in Hove to serve drinks until 11pm have hit a wall of opposition from neighbours, a community group and a local councillor.

Sarah Booker-Lewis LDR
Sep 23, 2025
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