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Council secures £4.7 million government funding toward fire safety work in council homes

We've secured more than £4 million government funding for building safety work on some of our high-rise residential buildings.

23 June 2026

New plan to strengthen SEND support in line with national reforms

We have submitted our Local SEND Reform Plan, which sets out how support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) will be strengthened across the city.

23 June 2026

Dog with multi coloured bandana sitting by a water fountain

Helping residents and visitors (and dogs!) to stay hydrated

We're urging residents and visitors to keep cool and stay hydrated by using the free water fillers in the city centre.

22 June 2026

Brighton beach with yellow warning sign in the centre. Text reads: "Heat health alert"

Red heat health alert issued across South East

A red heat health alert for the South East has been issued from Wednesday 24 June until Thursday 25 June 2026.

22 June 2026

Two girls with their backs to the camera, one carrying a rugby ball and both wearing yellow bibs, weave between yellow poles while being encouraged by a women looking on

Women’s Rugby World Cup creates legacy of increased participation

Thousands of women took part in rugby-themed activities as part of efforts to build a Women’s Rugby World Cup legacy.

16 June 2026

Celebrating and strengthening visual arts in Brighton & Hove

We're working with art organisations, institutions and communities to ensure the city remains a place where artists can thrive and visual art is accessible to all.

16 June 2026

Councillor Bella Sankey facing the camera looking serious.

Statement from the Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council

Councillor Bella Sankey has released a statement on the planned protests expected in the city on Saturday 13 June.

11 June 2026

Aerial view of Brighton & Hove beach and seafront

Exciting opportunity to lead the city's Business Growth Board

Members of the Brighton & Hove Business Growth Board are seeking a new Chair to became a leading ambassador for the business community and help champion the city's vibrant and diverse local economy.

11 June 2026

A pebbled beach in the foreground, with benches and waste bins, with the sea behind and Brighton's West Pier on the right

Beachgoers given clear message after 20 tonnes of rubbish removed from seafront in one weekend

Nobody enjoys cleaning up after a party, but if everyone takes responsibility for their own waste, we can keep our seafront looking its iconic best.

10 June 2026

Blue background, white and orange text. Text reads: "Odds Are They Win."

New campaign takes on addictive gambling products and ad surge

A new campaign, outlining how the gambling industry operates and signposting to local support, has been launched during the World Cup.