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City care leavers urged to apply for FREE bus travel

Care leavers in Brighton & Hove are being urged to apply for FREE bus travel as part of our drive to support young people in the city.

8 July 2026

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Council to unlock new creative workspace and begin regeneration of New England House site

Thousands of square feet of workspace for creative and digital businesses is set to be marketed this summer while proposals for the regeneration of the New England House area are considered.

8 July 2026

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Major funding boost for the King’s Road arches

The Department for Transport has awarded millions of pounds to be invested in the arches under King’s Road.

6 July 2026

Selective licensing scheme expanded after positive impact in first 4 areas

A scheme to improve the quality and security of rental accommodation in Brighton & Hove is being expanded to the Regency and Central Hove wards.

6 July 2026

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Stay safe around the seafront during World Cup celebrations

Football fans are being urged to enjoy England’s World Cup match safely by staying away from the sea after drinking, looking after friends and knowing what to do in an emergency.

3 July 2026

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‘Hop on, venture out’ to explore the city’s green spaces by bus

Residents are being encouraged to ‘hop on, venture out’ and explore more of Brighton & Hove’s green spaces, nature trails and walking routes as part of a new campaign.

1 July 2026

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Council backs local charity to help more families get the essentials they need

We have provided pilot funding for 2026 to 2027 to help Pelican Parcels provide 100 additional newborn baby parcels to local low income families.

1 July 2026

War Memorial rededicated ahead of Battle of the Boar’s Head commemoration

Brighton’s War Memorial has been rededicated during the annual commemoration of the Battle of Boar’s Head.

30 June 2026

Councillors approve strategy to support unpaid carers in Brighton & Hove

Councillors have approved a new 4-year strategy to make Brighton & Hove a carer friendly city and ensure unpaid carers are identified, recognised and supported.

30 June 2026

Councillors agree to transfer Roundabout Nursery to Aurora Academies Trust

At the Cabinet meeting on 29 June, councillors agreed to transfer Roundabout Nursery to Aurora Academies Trust from September 2026, subject to agreement of legal contracts.

29 June 2026