Brighton and Hove City Council
Brighton Blue Seafront Paint: Council Confirms New Coating, RAL 6027
Brighton and Hove City Council says restored seafront cast iron is now coated in turquoise RAL 6027, matched to Madeira Terrace's colour. Who decided, why, where it is used and what Cllr Jacob Allen…
Brighton Emergency Shelter: When SWEP Opens After Storm Austen
Brighton's severe weather shelter opens below 0°C or on an amber warning. Storm Austen and Storm Boelo were yellow. Here is how it works and how to help.
Old Slipper Baths in Brighton Approved for 11 Temporary Homes
Brighton and Hove City Council has approved plans to turn the Old Slipper Baths in Barrack Yard, North Laine, into 11 flats for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Youth Council Takes Over Hove Town Hall Chamber With 80 Young People
Around 80 young people took over the Council Chamber at Hove Town Hall on 22 October 2026. The survey, the five themes, what happens next and how to join.
Book a slot to meet council leader Bella Sankey in Patcham on 3 November
Councillor Bella Sankey holds her next ward surgery at Patcham Community Centre on Tuesday 3 November, 1pm to 3pm. Appointment slots are open now, and residents can sign up by email or voicemail.
West Pier Before and After Storm Austen: Why It Is Falling Apart
Reader photos from Friday 23 October show the West Pier in separate pieces after Storm Austen, set against the same views from 2024. The West Pier Trust told ImJustBrighton more of the pier has…
Councillors Back Demolition of Western Road Shops and 14 New Homes in Brighton
Brighton and Hove's Planning Committee backed plans on 7 October to knock down 41 to 44 Western Road, home to Card Factory and a Cancer Research shop, and build 14 homes and two shops in its place.
Council Plans 20 Affordable Flats at Oakley House, Brighton, Decision Due 28 October
Brighton and Hove City Council wants to replace Oakley House, off Edward Street, with up to 20 flats for affordable housing. The Planning Committee decides on 28 October and officers recommend…
Brighton and Hove Councillors Lose Power to Call In Planning Applications From 31 October
From 31 October, ward councillors lose the right to call planning applications in to committee. The council says national rules leave it no choice. The last meeting under the old system is on 28…
How to report hate crime in Brighton and Hove: police, council and support contacts
Brighton and Hove City Council backed Hate Crime Awareness Week with a reminder of how to report hate crime and where to get support, from Sussex Police to local community groups.
Domestic abuse survivors asked to share family court experiences in Sussex survey
Brighton and Hove, West Sussex and East Sussex councils want victim-survivors of domestic abuse to share their family court experiences in a survey open until 17 January 2027.
Government unlocks £1.4m for Brighton and Hove roads as council maintenance spend rises
The Department for Transport has unlocked just over £1.4 million for Brighton and Hove roads and pavements. The council's transparency report shows spending rising to a projected £26.8m this year.
Free bike lights at five Brighton and Hove rush-hour spots next week, council says
Brighton and Hove City Council road safety officers will give out free bike lights, reflective stickers and hi-vis rucksack covers at five spots from 26 to 30 October.
850 Miles of South East Roads to Be Resurfaced: What It Means for Brighton and Hove
More than 850 miles of South East roads are due for resurfacing this year, says the Department for Transport. Here is what Brighton and Hove City Council has planned for 2026/27 and why prevention…
Adjudicator Upholds Brighton Sibling Link, Changes Free School Meals Rule for 2027
The Schools Adjudicator has ruled on objections to Brighton and Hove's 2027 secondary admissions changes. The sibling link for all pupils can go ahead, but the free school meals priority must now…
Get Online Week: Brighton and Hove Council Launches New Digital Support Directory, Map and Guide
Brighton and Hove City Council has launched a digital support directory, an interactive map and a printable guide for Get Online Week. See the free drop-ins, one-to-one help and courses, day by day.
Royal Pavilion Gardens Restoration: Budget Rises £1.6m to £8.038m as Cabinet Approves Contract
Brighton and Hove City Council's Cabinet approved a £1.6m rise in the Royal Pavilion Garden restoration budget on 15 October, taking it to £8.038m. Work is due to start on 9 November 2026.
Brighton Council Bans Gambling and Fossil Fuel Adverts on Its Advertising Sites
Brighton and Hove City Council's Cabinet approved a new advertising policy on 15 October that bans gambling and fossil fuel production adverts on council sites. It will also join the Coalition to…
Black Rock Brighton: Cabinet Approves Preferred Bidder for Temporary Seafront Use
Brighton and Hove City Council's Cabinet approved a preferred and a reserve bidder on 15 October to run a temporary attraction at Black Rock for up to five years. The lease is not signed yet.