Hove's iconic seafront railings are being restored to their former glory
Brighton and Hove City Council has begun restoring 300 metres of Hove's historic cast iron seafront railings, revealing the original Victorian Martlet emblems, following the recent volunteer restoration of the cucumber benches.
E-scooters have landed: everything you need to know about Brighton and Hove's Beryl trial
Brighton and Hove's first legal e-scooter hire trial is now live, run by Beryl. Here is how it works, what it costs, where you can ride, the safety rules, and what people are saying, plus a little ImJustBrighton exclusive.
Colonnade seafront toilets reopen for summer after safety work
The Colonnade public toilets on Brighton seafront have reopened for the summer after structural work, though the Changing Places facility stays closed until winter and a wider refurbishment is being planned.
Brighton & Hove wins £155k to get more Sussex food on shelves and menus
Brighton & Hove City Council has secured £155,000 from government to back the Sussex Six campaign, encouraging local shops and restaurants to stock more Sussex food and drink. Here's how the pledge works and what it means for the city.
£564k secured to explore bus reform across Sussex and Brighton
The Sussex & Brighton Strategic Authority has secured £564,000 from government to study how buses across the region could be improved, including the option of franchising. Here's what the money pays for and what happens next.
Green Flag flies again over Stanmer Park as volunteers and staff celebrate
Stanmer Park has retained its Green Flag Award and Green Heritage Site Accreditation, as volunteers and Cityparks staff gathered to raise the flag over the city's largest park.
City Plan: have your say on how Brighton & Hove grows over the next 15 years
Brighton & Hove has opened its City Plan Scoping Consultation, running 14 July to 7 September. Residents, businesses and community groups are invited to help shape housing, green space and development across the city for the next 15 years.
Two years in: where Brighton & Hove's Homes for Everyone housing plan stands
The council has invested more than £44m in council homes and started work on 528 affordable homes, but temporary accommodation pressures keep rising. Here's what the two-year review of the Housing Strategy shows.
Council Sets Out Three-Year Plan to Boost SEND Support in Brighton and Hove
Brighton and Hove City Council has set out a three-year plan to expand specialist support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, with new support bases, more help in mainstream schools and a refocused approach to alternative provision.
Council Rules Out New England House Rebuild and Opens New Creative Workspace
Brighton and Hove City Council has ruled out a costly rebuild of New England House and will instead open more than 30,000 square feet of workspace at Phoenix House and Lyndean House for creative businesses, while beginning the long-term regeneration of the site.
Brighton Council to Invest £1.3 Million in Bins as Fortnightly Collections Are Explored
Brighton and Hove City Council is investing a further £1.3 million to improve bin collection reliability and reduce missed bins, while continuing to explore a possible future move from weekly to fortnightly rubbish collections. No decision has yet been made.
222 New Council Homes and a Community Hub Take Shape in Moulsecoomb
Work is under way on 222 new council homes for rent and a community hub in Moulsecoomb, with a GP surgery, library, youth centre, café, skate park and 3G pitches. Shaped by residents, it is one of the city's biggest council housing projects in years.
Selective Licensing Scheme Expands to Regency and Central Hove From October 2026
Brighton and Hove City Council is expanding its selective licensing scheme to the Regency and Central Hove wards from October 2026, meaning up to 7,274 more private rented homes will need a licence. Landlords who fail to comply face fines and enforcement.
A new Brighton run club where the running is just the excuse for the pub
A new Brighton social run club is swapping the desk for a gentle 5k that ends at the pub, on a mission to build community and find the city's best pint of Guinness.