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

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.

Cllrs Alistair McNair and Anne Meadows say Brighton and Hove City Council breached rules limiting political announcements in the run-up to elections.

Falling pupil numbers have resulted in less government funding for state schools across Brighton and Hove this year.

Councillors in Brighton and Hove have highlighted the need for clearer communication with residents when trees are felled due to disease and pests.

Brighton and Hove councillors have raised concerns that people affected by hate crimes and anti-social behaviour are too scared to speak out.

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.