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Brighton and Hove LDR @bhdemocracynews.bsky.social · Feb 5

The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) has reporters covering councils and democratically accountable organisations for news organisations in their region.

Sarah Booker-Lewis reports on #Brighton and #Hove City Council

Find out more about the service and its partners www.bbc.co.uk/lnp/ldrs

Local Democracy Reporting Service

The Local Democracy Reporting Service created up to 165 new journalism jobs to help fill a gap in the reporting of local democracy issues across the UK.

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Brighton and Hove LDR @bhdemocracynews.bsky.social · 2h

Concerns raised for victims of anti-social behaviour and hate crimes who are too afraid to speak out #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/politic...

Brighton tenants affected by anti-social behaviour and hate crimes afraid to speak out, say councillors

People affected by anti-social behaviour and hate crimes are afraid to speak out and some who do just have their fears and concerns dismissed, councillors told housing bosses.

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Brighton and Hove LDR @bhdemocracynews.bsky.social · 4h

First look inside #Brighton Youth Centre ahead of grand reopening on October 25 #LDreporter
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Youth centre due to reopen after major £7m revamp

LDRs should be credited as “First name, last name, local democracy reporter”.

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Brighton and Hove LDR @bhdemocracynews.bsky.social · 4h

Save Rottingdean library campaign presents petition to #Brighton & #Hove City Council ahead of decision on closure proposals #LDreporter www.brightonandhovenews.org/2025/10/14/p...

Petition signed by thousands urges Rottingdean library reprieve

Thousand of people signed a petition – aimed at saving Rottingdean library from closure – and it was formally presented

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Brighton and Hove LDR @bhdemocracynews.bsky.social · 4h

Tensions spill over in #Brighton & #Hove City Council meeting debate on investments in Israel and Gaza. #LDreporter www.brightonandhovenews.org/2025/10/14/o...

On day of peace, Middle East tensions spill over at council meeting in Hove

It may have been a day of peace in the Middle East but there were divisions, tension and heated exchanges

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Brighton and Hove LDR @bhdemocracynews.bsky.social · 5h

Buskers call for an end to restrictions on amps and drums on #Brighton seafront in petition #Ldreporter www.brightonandhovenews.org/2025/10/14/h...

Hundreds provide backing for seafront buskers

Hundreds of people have supported buskers who want a performance zone on Brighton seafront by the Upside Down House. Musician

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Brighton and Hove News @bhcitynews.bsky.social · 22h

Hundreds provide backing for seafront buskers

Hundreds of people have supported buskers who want a performance zone on Brighton seafront by the Upside Down House. Musician Joao Pagano, who runs the Brighton Beach Busking social media channels, presented the petition, with 592 signatures, to Brighton and Hove City Council last night (Monday 13 October). Mr Pagano said that musicians and performers […]

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Brighton and Hove LDR @bhdemocracynews.bsky.social · 1d

If seven hours of full council wasn't enough, from 4pm today there's a substantial Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee agenda to go through #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove

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Place Overview & Scrutiny - Tuesday 14 October 2025

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Brighton and Hove LDR @bhdemocracynews.bsky.social · 1d

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Brighton and Hove LDR @bhdemocracynews.bsky.social · 1d

A look behind the scenes as #Brighton Youth Centre is ready to reopen #LDreporter www.brightonandhovenews.org/2025/10/13/b...

Brighton Youth Centre to reopen after £7.5m rebuild

Brighton Youth Centre is due to reopen in time for the half-term holiday after its base was rebuilt on its

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Brighton and Hove LDR @bhdemocracynews.bsky.social · 1d

That meeting lasted seven hours #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove

Brighton and Hove LDR @bhdemocracynews.bsky.social · 1d

Inequality and Life Outcomes in Brighton & Hove introduced by Cllr Jacob Taylor.

#LDreporter #Brighton #Hove

Brighton and Hove LDR @bhdemocracynews.bsky.social · 1d

Green councillor Kerry Pickett says yes let's support it and Councillors Winder and Hill withdraw their speeches.

The vote is unanimous. #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove

Brighton and Hove LDR @bhdemocracynews.bsky.social · 1d

Cheers and applause as Cllr Mark Earthey opens the West Saltdean green spaces motion, saying, you've read it here's our motion.

Cllr Bridget Fishleigh says there is support so officers will look into the covenant.

Cllr Tim Rowkins says Labour supports #LDreporter

Brighton and Hove LDR @bhdemocracynews.bsky.social · 1d

The amended motion passed the meeting is adjourned again after outrage from the public gallery #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove

Brighton and Hove LDR @bhdemocracynews.bsky.social · 1d

We're back with the motion and Mayor Cllr Grimshaw says any calling out and the meeting will be adjourned #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove

Brighton and Hove LDR @bhdemocracynews.bsky.social · 1d

The Green motion on Gaza and Council Financial Exposure is suspended following shouts from the public gallery. #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove

Brighton and Hove LDR @bhdemocracynews.bsky.social · 1d

Healthwatch motion now and Cllr Raphael Hill says independent scrutiny is essential. Healthwatch impacts 38,000 people in the city since 2013, published 350 reports and made 1,800 workable recommendations in #Brighton #Hove #LDreporter

Brighton and Hove LDR @bhdemocracynews.bsky.social · 1d

Mayoral has gone through and now we're on polling stations moving some out of schools, making them step free and accessible #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove

Brighton and Hove LDR @bhdemocracynews.bsky.social · 1d

Conservative cllr Emma Hogan welcomed young people who came to talk about training opportunities, but she is worried about the impact on small villages and countryside communities. How will they be managed by an overarching strategic authority #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove

Brighton and Hove LDR @bhdemocracynews.bsky.social · 1d

Cllr Bruno de Oliveira says the council is giving away power as East and West Sussex have very different politics to #Brighton & #Hove #LDreporter

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Brighton and Hove LDR @bhdemocracynews.bsky.social · 1d

Green Cllr Ollie Sykes is concerned #Brighton and #Hove would lose power. It's a potentially nice idea but it is not something that should be rushed into. He described it as Labour's Brexit moment. Most people are against this. #LDreporter

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Brighton and Hove LDR @bhdemocracynews.bsky.social · 1d

Devolution is up now, introduced by Labour councillor John Hewitt. Before the new mayoral authority can be created, the two county council's and #Brighton & #Hove have to provide consent. #LDreporter

Brighton and Hove LDR @bhdemocracynews.bsky.social · 1d

Constitutional changes pass.

Now we have the refresh of the council plan #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove

Brighton and Hove LDR @bhdemocracynews.bsky.social · 1d

We've finished councillor questions and we're now onto the council's constitution which involve increasing the number of working groups for overview and scrutiny committees and the rules for calling and extraordinary council meeting #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove

Brighton and Hove LDR @bhdemocracynews.bsky.social · 1d

Cllr Oliveira says if the government solution to fix the economy is to close libraries what are you going to do about it?

Cllr Robins said the consultation isn't analysed yet. The point of the consultation data needs to be analysed before December 12. #LDreporter