Santa will be swapping his sleigh for a ride on the world’s oldest operating electric railway on Saturday 13 December 🎅 Book your tickets to join him for a festive journey along Brighton beach 👉 https://ow.ly/JjkC50XvY2U

Discover how rooftop solar power, battery storage, an air source heat pump, underfloor heating and LED lighting were installed in Fabrica art gallery's 19th century building. Watch a film about the project, which was led community energy company BHESCo, on our website. ow.ly/7lAR50XuwxT

Nearly 1 in 6 species are threatened with extinction in Britain. 43% of birds are at risk of being lost. Our Local Nature Recovery Strategy is an opportunity to turn the tide. Consultation is open now and runs until 26 November. Make sure your voice is heard: ow.ly/faK150Xu4kh

Put a number on your food waste caddy so it doesn’t get lost You can get creative or keep it simple However you do it, love your caddy 💚 Find out more about food waste collections in your area: ow.ly/KI4p50XsUiF

Today’s Cabinet meeting has just started. 📹 You’re welcome to watch online: youtube.com/live/-r-cKoQ... ℹ️ Read the agenda and reports for the meeting: democracy.brighton-hove.gov.uk/documents/g1...

The Wild Park rainscape is being guided by research from @brightonuni.bsky.social Combining engineered solutions with natural processes, it captures and cleans polluted water from road runoff, helping to protect drinking water and reduce flooding. www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/news/2025/ra...

We're inviting proposals for events, exhibitions, installations and other activities that could bring the vacant Black Rock development site to life and draw residents and visitors to the area. Find out more: https://ow.ly/5BMz50Xnctb

Cabinet members will discuss plans for an active travel scheme on Hove seafront next week. 🚲 Two-way cycle lane 🚏 New pavements and bus stops 🛣️ Safer, better aligned crossings and junctions ♿ Loading and disabled parking bays ow.ly/Ic0J50Xn4Ga

Share your ideas, concerns and ambitions for nature in Sussex and help shape the Local Nature Recovery Strategy. Join the online webinar on Monday 3 November at 6pm for residents, groups and organisations. Discover more: ow.ly/PI3J50XkXek

Thank you to all the volunteers and @thelivingcoast.bsky.social for planting wildflowers in Wish Park and Vale Park this month. More than 1,000 flowers have been planted, part of a network of bee and butterfly banks across the city. 🦋 Find out more: ow.ly/WzBv50XkcRZ

Weekly food waste collections are starting in • Bevendean • Coldean • Hollingbury • Hollingdean • Moulsecoomb • Patcham • Preston Park • Westdene • Withdean Residents in these areas can now put all cooked and uncooked food waste in their caddies, rather than their waste bin. ow.ly/n69r50XiXcF

Congratulations to @sealanesbtn.bsky.social for their work with @leavenotracebtn.bsky.social to reduce the environmental impact of plastic litter on our beaches. Find out more: ow.ly/S3cG50XhxLl

The Schools Adjudicator has reached a decision on a number of objections to our admission arrangements. The majority were not upheld. The only objections to be upheld relate to the Published Admission Numbers for Blatchington Mill and Dorothy Stringer. Learn more: https://ow.ly/LUc750XfxA0

Today’s Cabinet meeting has just started. 📹 You’re welcome to watch online: youtube.com/live/jQJxyW3... ℹ️ Read the agenda and reports for the meeting: democracy.brighton-hove.gov.uk/documents/g1...

Share your ideas, concerns and ambitions for nature in Sussex and help shape the Local Nature Recovery Strategy. The consultation is open until 26 November. Learn more and take part: https://ow.ly/rcoA50Xch1C

Residents are recycling everything from cables and kettles to hairdryers and headphones. We've collected more than 40 tonnes of electrical waste since the recycling bins were introduced. Get plugged into recycling: ow.ly/LBNz50XaTAI

This week we’re opening a survey so you can share your thoughts about a new leisure centre to replace the King Alfred. Drop in to find out more from the project team at the King Alfred Ballroom: 🔹Thu 9 Oct, 3 to 8pm 🔹Fri 10 Oct, 1 to 7pm 🔹Sat 11 Oct, 8.30am to 12.30pm

Council Leader Bella Sankey has issued a statement following the attack at a Manchester synagogue. Read the full statement on our website: www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/news/2025/st...

Peter Gladwin Primary is set to be the first of our schools to be fully heated by low-carbon, energy-efficient alternatives. The project team is on course for the school to switch on the new system after the autumn half term. www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/news/2025/fi...

Today’s Cabinet meeting has now started. 📹 You’re welcome to watch online: youtube.com/live/N1HeuEw... ℹ️ Read the agenda and reports for the meeting: democracy.brighton-hove.gov.uk/documents/g1...

5 council-owned leisure centres with rooftop solar panels have generated 1 million kilowatt hours of renewable energy - enough to power 370 homes. The solar power generated is helping to reduce the operating costs of our centres as well as lower emissions. More information: ow.ly/ONye50X0jp9

We're working to make it easier for residents to rescue their recycling and reduce waste this Recycle Week. We recently expanded the range of items we collect for recycling to include plastic pots, tubs and trays. Recycle more this Recycle Week: www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/news/2025/re...

We're pleased to share a first look at proposals for a new leisure centre to replace the King Alfred 📷 Designed to offer sea views from the pools, gym and café, it will be a modern, accessible and sustainable leisure destination for all.

It's not just the roads we've been repairing and resurfacing. Our 2025/26 maintenance programme also includes spending around £620,000 on improving pavements, making them smoother and more accessible. 📸 Norton Road, Hove More info 👉 www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/travel-and-r...

The Women’s Rugby World Cup Fan Zone is now open! 🎉 Join us all weekend for an unforgettable celebration jam packed with delicious food, interactive games, live sport, DJs and loads of free fun for everyone!

Free food waste collections start in the east of the city from 15 September. Starter packs are being delivered to residents in Saltdean, Rottingdean, Ovingdean, Woodingean and Brighton Marina. More about how we're introducing food waste collections: www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/news/2025/fo...

The government plans to scrap two-tier councils in Sussex in favour of unitary authorities. We're already a unitary authority but as part of the government’s proposals, we'll need to serve a larger population. Have your say on our proposals 👉 yourvoice.brighton-hove.gov.uk/en-GB/projec...

We've created 5 more wildflower areas to support wildlife and increase biodiversity in the city 🌻 Discover more 👉 www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/news/2025/he...

Drop-in and learn more about our proposals for how our boundaries could be adjusted to serve a larger population as part of local government reorganisation. These sessions are a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have. Learn more 👉 www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/news/2025/lo...

Listen to Council Leader Bella Sankey explain why we’re proposing to merge our boundaries east as part of local government reorganisation 🔊 The four options we’re consulting on reflect where people live, work and go to school.

It’s expected to be a busy weekend in the city 🎉 Here's your guide for enjoying Pride safely and responsibly, including: 🙌 tips on how to plan ahead ❤️‍🩹 available first aid, medical help or support 🧑‍⚕️ harm reduction advice Find out more 👉 www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/news/2025/st...

Pride is back for 2025 with another big weekend and we’re asking people to plan their travel in advance. 🚌 New Park & Ride available on Sunday 🚆 Check public transport operator websites for info ⛔ Road closures in place over the weekend Plan ahead 👉 www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/news/2025/pr...

Help shape local government reorganisation in Sussex 📢 The government is replacing two tier councils with unitary ones. Brighton & Hove’s already unitary, but we need to grow. We’re exploring four boundary options shaped by how people live, work and got to school.

The popular Summer Reading Challenge is back in our libraries to keep children reading over the summer holidays 📖 To kick off the summer of reading, our Jubilee and Hove libraries will welcome author James Carter on Wednesday 30 July ✨ Learn more👉 www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/news/2025/le...

The amazing restoration of the Brighton Dome, Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre has picked up another heritage award 🎉 The project has seen the venues restored and upgraded, with major improvements and better facilities for artists and audiences. Read more: www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/news/2025/re...

Our July Cabinet meeting has just started. 📹 You’re welcome to watch online: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sK5N... ℹ️ Read the agenda and reports for the meeting: democracy.brighton-hove.gov.uk/documents/g1...

We’re pleased to share the 12 members set to be appointed to our Seafront Development Board. Chaired by Lord Bassam of Brighton, the new board will help to shape a vision and encourage investment in the city’s iconic seafront.

A programme to resurface, treat and repair thousands of square metres of road will begin next week 🛣️ 35 roads covering 176,000 square metres have been included on our planned maintenance programme for 2025/26. Find out more 👉 www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/news/2025/17...

This Saturday: free activities at the Deneway in #Brighton to launch this wonderful new youth-led nature project. Book a morning or afternoon session: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/deneways-w... @bhcitynews.bsky.social @brighton-hove.gov.uk @bhwf.bsky.social @thelivingcoast.bsky.social

Did you know the green, wooden benches on Hove seafront are also known as cucumber benches?🥒 We're restoring them as part of a new initiative involving our contractors, local businesses and the Community Payback Scheme.

The King’s Road paddling pool is open again! After some urgent repairs, we’ve reopened the pool just in time for the school holidays 🏖️

From today, Monday 30 June, you can put plastic pots, tubs and trays in with your mixed recycling. Put them in with your plastic bottles, tins and cans, aerosols, paper and cardboard. Keep all items clean, dry and loose. Find out more: www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/news/2025/re...

We’re asking people to help shape the future of electric vehicle travel in Brighton & Hove🔌 Give us your views on electric vehicle use and how we should be expanding our EV infrastructure. Have your say 👉 yourvoice.brighton-hove.gov.uk/en-GB/projec...

Today’s Cabinet meeting has just started! 📹 You can watch on YouTube: youtube.com/live/ZgKeb4r... ℹ️ Read the agenda and reports for the meeting: democracy.brighton-hove.gov.uk/documents/g1...

Do you knit or crochet? 🧶 Then grab your wool and join Yarn Art - a creative and quirky way to help dress the city this summer and celebrate Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 🌹 Read more and get knitting: www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/news/2025/wh...

Have your say on the A259 Hove to Portslade active travel plans 🔊 We’ve launched a 6-week consultation on plans to improve walking, wheeling, and cycling along the seafront from Fourth Avenue to Mill Road. Take part: yourvoice.brighton-hove.gov.uk/en-GB/projec...

Did you know that Brighton & Hove has some of the rarest elm trees in the world? 🌳 23 of them are particularly rare because of their type and size or age. Discover the city's elms and tree heritage at the Sussex Tree Festival which continues this weekend: www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/news/2025/ra...

We’ll soon be collecting plastic pots, tubs and trays as part of our mixed recycling collections. From Monday 30 June, you can put them into your mixed recycling for collection.

How brilliant was the launch event at our seafront basketball court last weekend? Some highlights: 🏀 hundreds of people attended 🏀 dozens of children enjoyed free coaching sessions 🏀 exhibition games featuring top local under 18 players 🏀 an impressive dunk display Take a look 📸

Our basketball court is reopening tomorrow after an eye-catching makeover 👀 Head down from 11am until 3pm for: 🏀 free basketball coaching for children 🏀 exhibition games 🏀 slam dunk display 🏀 music 🏀 giveaways Find out more 👉 www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/news/2025/re...