Brighton and Hove awarded Council of Sanctuary status at Jubilee Library ceremony
Brighton and Hove City Council has been awarded Council of Sanctuary status, recognising its commitment to welcoming refugees and people seeking sanctuary. Councillor Mitchie Alexander received the award at a Refugee Day ceremony at Jubilee Library on 20 June.
University of Brighton Partners with BARCO to Champion Race Equity and Celebrate Black Culture in the City
The University of Brighton has announced a new partnership with Brighton-based Black Anti-Racism Community Organisation BARCO, including support for the BASH Carnival and Black History Month activities.
From Belfast to Banjul: University of Brighton's Football 4 Peace Marks 25 Years Uniting Communities Across the World
As the FIFA World Cup kicks off, a University of Brighton programme is celebrating 25 years of using football to unite communities across conflict zones, from Israel and Palestine to The Gambia, Colombia and Northern Ireland.
Brighton and Hove Celebrates Its 21,000 Unpaid Carers for Carers Week 2026
Carers Week 2026 runs from 8 to 14 June. Brighton and Hove has at least 21,000 unpaid carers. Here are the local events, support services and how to get help if you are a carer in the city.
Brighton Is Recruiting Residents Who Have Lived in Poverty to Help Shape a Fairer City
One in four children in Brighton and Hove is living in poverty. The city has the highest homelessness rate in Sussex. A new independent review is recruiting residents with lived experience of poverty to sit on a panel and help shape real solutions. Applications close 19 June 2026.