Brighton & Hove’s Labour Council proposes move to Cabinet system
Brighton & Hove’s Labour Council is proposing to move to a new system of democratic governance. The proposals would see the council move from a Committee system to a Cabinet system.
Read moreLong-standing Labour Councillor Les Hamilton to retire
Labour councillor for South Portslade, Les Hamilton, has announced he will be standing down as a councillor, after a lifetime of dedicated service to the city. Labour Council Leader Cllr Bella Sankey, said: “I would like to thank Les for his contribution to civic life in our city over the last 52 years and to […]
Read moreStatement from Brighton & Hove Labour Group of Councillors
As Labour Councillors in Brighton and Hove, we have, along with our residents, watched recent events in Israel and Gaza with horror and despair. We know these events have had a huge impact on residents in Brighton & Hove, and that this is a very anxious time. We continue to condemn the terrorist attack by […]
Read moreLabour announces exciting new proposals for redesign of seafront road
The new Labour Administration in Brighton & Hove is today announcing proposals for an exciting redesign of the A259 Seafront road in the city. The proposed redesign will seek to deliver both a two-way cycle lane and will keep current traffic lanes. The proposed redesign of the route between Fourth Avenue and Hove Lagoon, and […]
Read moreLabour shake-up council committees with fresh new line-up
Last night (Thursday 18 May), Labour Councillors agreed to shake-up the committee system on Brighton & Hove City Council to make it more accessible, relevant and fit-for-purpose. Along with the Labour Group’s positive plans to evolve the committees to better serve residents, they have selected an exciting team to lead them – a mix of […]
Read moreLabour promise leader’s surgeries and a listening council
The new Labour administration on Brighton & Hove City Council have today announced plans to begin leader’s surgeries and monthly walkabouts to make the Leader of the Council more accessible to residents. Cllr Bella Sankey, the new Labour leader, wants to run regular “leader’s surgeries” to give residents right across the city the opportunity to […]
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