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Brighton landmarks to be lit up red and Red Ribbon flag to be flown from town halls on World AIDS Day

Graham Robson November 29, 2024

To show support and solidarity with residents and communities affected by AIDS and HIV, on World AIDS Day (Sunday, December 1) city’s landmarks will be lighting up red and Brighton & Hove City Council will be flying the Red Ribbon flag from Brighton & Hove town halls. Held globally each year, World AIDS Day supports […]

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Brighton & Hove City Council Black History Month event celebrates and recognises “Black experience, Black excellence and Black futures”

Graham Robson October 16, 2024

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 […]

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How does Pride affect you? What do you think of current Pride events in the city? Brighton & Hove City Council want to hear your views!

Graham Robson May 24, 2024

With preparations for Pride in August already well underway, Brighton & Hove City Council (BHCC) want to look ahead to events in 2025 and beyond and hear your views. Over the next six weeks, BHCC want you to share your thoughts on how the Pride weekend affects you, what you think of the organised events […]

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Local councillors visit recently named Hove Beach Park

Graham Robson March 14, 2024

Westbourne & Poets Corner Ward Councillor Leslie Pumm and Councillor Alan Robins, Chair of the Culture, Heritage, Sport, Tourism & Economic Development Committee, visited the Kingsway to the Sea project construction site recently to view the recently named Hove Beach Park. Hove Beach Park will stretch from the Lagoon to the King Alfred Leisure Centre. […]

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Saltdean Library welcomes customers back to historic Lido building

Graham Robson February 13, 2024

Saltdean Library, which has been operating from a temporary cabin since the start of refurbishment in 2022, is ready to welcome customers after extensive refurbishment to the historic Grade II* listed Saltdean Lido, officially reopening from today (Tuesday, February 13). Opening times of the new library can be found on the library website. The library […]

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Saltdean Library to return to iconic Saltdean Lido after refurbishment

Graham Robson January 16, 2024

Saltdean Library will be returning to the Saltdean Lido on Tuesday, February 13 following extensive refurbishment to the iconic Grade II listed Lido building. The Brighton & Hove libraries service will welcome customers back to the Saltdean Lido building after two years of operating from a temporary cabin with a smaller selection of stock. Saltdean […]

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Brighton & Hove residents invited to share their experiences with Brighton & Hove Libraries in new interactive installation

Graham Robson January 9, 2024

Brighton & Hove residents are invited to share their experiences with Brighton & Hove Libraries in an interactive installation at Jubilee Library, Brighton from Monday, January 15 to Sunday, January 28. From free books to study spaces to a great spot for catching up with friends, the library means different things for different people. The […]

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Research highlights food access needs of communities across Brighton & Hove

Graham Robson November 8, 2023

Research has been published highlighting the pressures emergency food providers in Brighton & Hove are under and the food access needs of communities throughout the city. The Emergency Food Network was established by the Brighton & Hove Food Partnership in 2013 to allow emergency food projects to collaborate, learn from one another and develop joint solutions. In 2023, this network comprises 51 projects operating from more than 60 locations across the city. The Emergency […]

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Mayor of Brighton & Hove welcomes group of volunteers and activists representing the Trans Pride movement at a celebration of its 10-year run

Graham Robson August 10, 2023

Also in attendance were a number of councillors, including Deputy Mayor Mohammed Asaduzzaman, Leader of the Council Bella Sankey and Councillor Leslie Pumm, chair of the Equalities, Community Safety & Human Rights Committee.

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