Tim Farron the new leader of the Liberal Democrats has sent a video message of support for Brighton Pride 2015.
In the video, Mr Farron, the MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale says: “Pride is a wonderous and joyous occasion and gives us the opportunity for the LGBT+ community, their family and their friends, of which I count myself one, to celebrate past achievements, to celebrate ones identity, and indeed to steel ourselves for the challenges that are to come.
“We need to remember in these times of great consternation about human rights and civil liberties, that human rights don’t stop at the cliffs of Dover and indeed absolutely central to human rights are LGBT+ rights within this country and overseas. And we demand the right as a country that attempts to improve human rights across the world to put LGBT+ right absolutely central to all that.
“Have a great time at Pride, lets look forward to the battles we will need to fights to make sure we maintain and extend equality in this country and overseas.”
This year the Pride Village Party (PVP) will take place on Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2.
You will need a PVP wristband or residents’ access band for entry to the secure zone and to purchase alcohol in venues and outlets. This year the PVP will have a restricted capacity so it is important to purchase your wristbands in advance.
The roads below will be closed from 10am on Saturday, August 1 until 3am on Sunday, August 2, and
from 12 noon until 10pm on Sunday, August 2.
♦ St. James’s Street
♦ George Street
♦ High Street
♦ Chapel Street
♦ Dorset Gardens
♦ Steine Street
♦ Manchester Street
♦ Charles Street
♦ Broad Street
♦ Madeira Place
♦ Camelford Street
♦ Margaret Street
♦ Wentworth Street
♦ Rock Place
♦ New Steine
♦ St James Ave
♦ Devonshire Place
♦ Pavilion Street
♦ Princes Street
♦ A259 Marine Parade from Aquarium Roundabout to Lower Rock Gardens
Cavendish Street will be closed from 10am on Saturday, August 1 until 10pm on Sunday, August 2.
These listings are subject to change on the day if the Police and Highway Authority consider public safety issues exist.
With one year to go to the centenary of the Battle of the Somme, Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton Kemptown & Peacehaven urges local communities to apply for new Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) funding to explore the impact of the war.
Simon Kirby MP for Brighton Kemptown & Peacehaven
Mr Kirby MP said:“The projects and stories that have already been shared as part of the First World War Centenary have been an inspiration. It’s so important that we remember the impact of this war one hundred years on. There is still time to apply for National Lottery money and I would urge anyone in Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven with an idea for their own project to get in touch with the Heritage Lottery Fund.”
Following the success of its community grants programme First World War: then and now, HLF has made an additional £4million available in 2015/16 for communities looking to explore, conserve and share local heritage of the First World War. Grants are available between £3,000 to £10,000.
Thanks to National Lottery funding, thousands of young people and communities throughout the UK have already been involved in activities marking the Centenary such as:
♦ researching and recording local heritage
♦ conserving and finding out more about war memorials
♦ and using digital technology to share the fascinating stories they uncover
This new money will help even more people get involved to explore a greater range of stories including those surrounding the Battle of the Somme.
Sir Peter Luff
Sir Peter Luff, Chair of the HLF, said:“The demand for National Lottery funding for First World War projects has been phenomenal, so much so we’ve decided to make extra money available. This will mean everyone, in particular more young people, can explore the momentous events of a war that shaped our nation, Europe and the world. Next year marks the centenary of the Battle of Somme and if groups want support for projects in 2016, they need to start thinking about applying now.”
The money was announced on July 8, 2015 at a House of Commons reception that showcased just a handful of over 1,000 First World War projects taking place across the UK, thanks to more than £70million of investment from HLF.
Projects on display showed the breadth and scale of First World War stories being explored and shared across the country:
Local people from Tottenham and Walthamstow in London showed how they have been exploring their family history to see if any of their relatives fought in the war;
Young people from North Tyneside demonstrated how they have been using social media to retell the stories of local soldiers; and
Young women in Birmingham shared what they have been uncovering about the experiences of women who worked in factories during the conflict in particularly the Birmingham Small Arms factory in Small Heath.
For more information on how to apply for HLF funding, click here:
Brighton and Hove will come to a standstill on Saturday, August 1 when the Carnival of Diversity Parade makes its way through the city to Preston Park.
The Brighton Pride Community Parade will set off at 11am on Saturday, August 1, from Hove Lawns and travel east along Kings Road, north up West Street, east along North Street and north along London Road to Preston Park.
It is expected the end of the parade will arrive at Preston Park at around 2pm.
The following rolling road closures will operate between 9am and 3.30pm:
♦ Kings Way from Grand Avenue to Kings Road
♦ Kings Road
♦ Grand Junction Road
♦ West Street
♦ North Street
♦ Castle Square
♦ Old Steine
♦ Marlborough Place
♦ Gloucester Place
♦ St George’s Place
♦ York Place
♦ London Road
♦ Preston Circus
♦ Preston Road from Preston Circus to Carden Avenue
♦ Stanford Avenue between Preston Road and Florence Road
♦ New England Road between New England Street and Preston Circus
♦ Queens Place two-way traffic flow
♦ Oxford Place two-way traffic flow
♦ Francis Street two-way traffic flow
♦ Baker Street two-way traffic flow
♦ Kingsbury Road two-way traffic flow
♦ Rose Hill Terrace two-way traffic flow.
Once the Parade leaves the city centre, roads will reopen, however some closures may remain until it is safe to reopen them.
Preston Road (between junction of Stanford Avenue/Preston Road and junction of Preston Drove/ Preston Road) northbound is closed between 10am-3pm and southbound is closed between 10am-11pm.
The Mayor of Brighton and Hove, Cllr Lynda Hyde formally opened Pride 2015 this evening and raised the Rainbow Flag in New Steine Gardens next to the Aids Memorial.
The Mayor told those present that due to other civic obligations over the years, this was going to be the first Pride she had ever attended.
She said:“Our LGBT communities and their friends shape and colour the image, perception and reputation of our city and I think it’s all the better for that. I’d like to thank each and every one of you here tonight for your contribution to Pride and to the wider community; whether that’s been personal, financial, corporate, voluntary or in kind. You all make an incredible effort and our city should be grateful to you for that.
“I raise this flag not only for Pride but with pride…in recognition of the progress made and the journeys yet to be taken.
Politicians present included the Leader of the Conservative Group, Cllr Geoffrey Theobald, his deputy Cllr Andrew Wealls and the three Labour councillors for Queens Park Ward, Cllr. Adrian Morris, Cllr Dan Chapman and Cllr Karen Barford.
The Pride Community Parade, Diversity of Diversity starts from the Peace Statue on Hove Lawns at 11 am on Saturday morning.
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