Theresa Fowler Appointed New Mayor of Brighton and Hove
Hollingdean councillor Theresa Fowler has been appointed Mayor of Brighton and Hove at the city council's Annual Meeting on 21 May 2026, taking over from outgoing mayor Amanda Grimshaw.
Brighton's Oldest Primary School Voted to Close After 1,300-Signature Petition Fails
Middle Street Primary School in Brighton will close on 31 August 2026 after councillors voted to approve the decision at a special meeting on 21 May, despite a 1,300-signature petition from parents.