The Brighton & Hove City Council Fostering Team is inviting people from LGBTQ+ communities to find out about fostering on Thursday, November 21 at 7pm. This introduction to fostering, which takes place on Microsoft Teams, will be an opportunity to chat to experienced foster carers about making a difference to the lives of young people. […]
Labour councillor Bella Sankey, Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council, has responded to today’s (Wednesday, October 30) budget announcement. Councillor Sankey said: “We welcome today’s announcement and the additional investment in public services. “After more than a decade of underfunding, this council, like many others across the UK, is facing significant financial challenges. “Which […]
Work to “make Brighton & Hove seafront the most exciting in the country” by restoring 28 arches of Madeira Terrace and build a new, fully accessible lift will begin in late November 2024. According to Brighton & Hove City Council, the first phase of the restoration of the Victorian Grade II-listed terraces will include replacement […]
Nearly a year since submitting plans the Ledward Centre, Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ Centre, has received building control assent. A spokesperson for the Ledward Centre said: “We’re delighted to finally be able to move on with some of our plans to upgrade Ledward Centre, which will allow us to host more events, meetings, meet ups, […]
Brighton & Hove City Council hosted a Black History Month event at Ironworks Studios on Monday, October 14, “celebrating and recognising Black experience, Black excellence and Black futures”. The event, which aligned with the Black History Month 2024 theme of reclaiming narratives, featured speeches by city leaders, including Mayor Mohammed Asaduzzaman, the first Muslim mayor […]
Brighton & Hove City Council is seeking views on the revised draft Trans Inclusion Schools Toolkit, which is designed to empower staff and governors in the city’s schools and colleges to develop inclusive policies and practices that specifically support trans children and young people. The council says its “commitment to equality and inclusion is unwavering”, […]
Councillor Bella Sankey, leader of Brighton & Hove City Council, has shared her thoughts on the impact of the violence in the country and the “collective effort to keep communities safe”. Councillor Sankey said: “We are aware of growing public concern following the recent criminal disorder seen across the country, the unverified reports circulating about […]
Brighton & Hove Pride, the city’s biggest and brightest event celebrating the diversity, joy and unity of our LGBTQ+ communities, takes place on Saturday, 3 August and Sunday, 4 August. The main events get underway on Saturday with the Pride Community Parade setting off from Hove Lawns at 11am, followed by the FABULOSO celebrations in […]
Sign up now for the Big Pride Beach Clean, which takes place on Sunday, August 4. Get your best rainbow gear and (sustainable) glitter on for the best beach clean of the year, delivered by Brighton & Hove City Council’s Tidy Up Team, and sponsored by Brighton & Hove Pride. Brighton & Hove Pride say: […]
Brighton & Hove City Council will be flying the trans flags this weekend to show “unwavering support” for diverse trans, non-binary and intersex (TNBI) communities and to celebrate Trans Pride Brighton & Hove, the largest TNBI event in Europe, taking place on Saturday, 20 July and Sunday, 21 July. Trans Pride Brighton & Hove begins […]
