Switch From Blink Electric Vehicle Chargepoints Underway
Brighton & Hove is switching over 500 EV chargepoints from Blink to Char.gy and Believ from 15 October, with cheaper charging rates and hundreds more chargepoints on the way
Western Road Red Route Approved by Cabinet, Now Called In: What the Council's Papers Say Before the 6 October Meeting
Cabinet approved a Red Route on Western Road on 17 September, but 14 councillors have called the decision in and a scrutiny committee examines it on Tuesday 6 October. Here is what the council's own report says, how the Red Route would work and what 1,032 consultation responses found.
A259 Hove to Portslade Active Travel Scheme: Construction to Begin With Fourth Avenue to Hove Street
Work on the A259 Hove to Portslade Active Travel Scheme is due to begin in the coming weeks, starting between Fourth Avenue and Hove Street. Here is what is being built, how the road changes, what to expect during construction, what the 910 consultation responses said and what comes next.Work on the A259 Hove to Portslade Active Travel Scheme is due to begin in the coming weeks, starting between Fourth Avenue and Hove Street. Here is what is being built, how the road changes, what to expect during construction, what the 910 consultation responses said and what comes next.
£1 Whitehawk Link Bus Fare Extended to March 2027 as Pride in Place Board Sets Out Its Plans
The £1 Whitehawk Link bus fare has been extended to 31 March 2027, with almost 16,000 journeys made since July. Here is how the fare works, what the council's research found and where the Pride in Place programme and its £20 million stand in Whitehawk.
King's Road Arches Work to Start in October as £22 Million Phases 4 and 5 Get Under Way
Work on the King's Road arches between the Bandstand and The Seahorse is due to start within weeks, backed by more than £22 million from the DfT, with the paddling pool, playground and public toilets closing during the work.
A259 Hove to Brighton Cycle Lane Plans: 70 New Parking Spaces and a New Two-Way Lane
Brighton and Hove City Council wants your views on the next stretch of the A259 Active Travel Scheme between Fourth Avenue and West Street. The plans replace the wand-separated cycle lane with one two-way lane, add around 70 parking spaces and reinstate a westbound traffic lane in places. The survey closes at midnight on 25 October 2026.
Free Bus Travel for Kids: Just a Few Days Left for Brighton Families
Brighton families have just days left to use free bus travel for children aged 5 to 15 before the Great British Summer Savings scheme ends on 31 August. Here are the Brighton attractions and Sussex destinations kids can reach for free.
Western Road to close in phases for 45 days: dates, affected buses and what it means
Western Road closes to traffic in phases for around 45 days from Monday 28 September 2026 for a full rebuild. Here are the dates, the exact stretch, every affected bus route and the Red Route that follows.
Haywards Heath to Lewes railway line to reopen 1 September after derailment
Trains between Haywards Heath and Lewes will run again from 1 September, more than two weeks after a derailment closed the line and forced a major crane recovery operation. RAIB is investigating.
Residents asked for views on camera enforcement at five Brighton and Hove junctions
Brighton and Hove City Council is consulting on new camera enforcement at five junctions where drivers regularly ignore existing restrictions, alongside a School Streets camera pilot starting in September.
Western Road set for major rebuild and controversial Red Route
Western Road faces 45 days of major reconstruction from 28 September, with a Red Route to follow if Cabinet approves it in September. Traders have handed in two petitions against the parking crackdown, totalling thousands of signatures, and a community campaign is now threatening a High Court challenge.
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.
Hop on, venture out: explore Brighton and Hove's green spaces by bus
A new council campaign brings together 18 walks across Brighton and Hove, every one reachable by bus. Leave the car at home, catch a bus, and let it drop you at the start of a beautiful walk.
Free bus travel for children across Brighton and Hove this August
Under-16s can travel free on all the city's buses throughout August, thanks to new Government funding under the Great British Summer Savings scheme. Here is how it works and what else is cheaper this summer.
£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.
Summer Park & Ride: the August dates you can still use
Brighton & Hove's summer Park & Ride is still running on five dates this August, including the bank holiday weekend. Park at Falmer, ride the 25 into the city for £6.50 a car. Here are the dates and how it works.
Brighton and Hove Gets Its Own Shared E-Cargo Bike Scheme
Brighton and Hove now has a shared electric cargo bike scheme run by OurBike, launched at three city venues with government funding. Here is everything residents and businesses need to know.