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Lewes Greens reject motion linking Zionism with racism as coalition hangs in balance

Green councillors on Lewes District Council have opposed a Green Party conference motion that equates Zionism with racism, rejecting the policy while seeking to preserve the authority's coalition arra...

East Sussex councillors back 30mph speed limit for villages

A proposal to examine the feasibility of establishing a uniform 30mph speed limit across villages in East Sussex has received unanimous backing from county councillors. East Sussex County Council deb...

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Lewes Greens reject motion linking Zionism with racism as coalition hangs in balance

Green councillors on Lewes District Council have opposed a Green Party conference motion that equates Zionism with racism, rejecting the policy while seeking to preserve the authority's coalition arra...

East Sussex councillors back 30mph speed limit for villages

A proposal to examine the feasibility of establishing a uniform 30mph speed limit across villages in East Sussex has received unanimous backing from county councillors. East Sussex County Council deb...

Brighton council plans five-year leisure project at Black Rock with gallery vision

Brighton and Hove City Council has confirmed plans to redevelop the former swimming pool location at Black Rock for sporting and recreational purposes over the coming five years. The council's cabine...

Brighton elm faces axe despite council documents blaming faulty wall design

A mature elm tree in Brighton faces potential removal despite council documentation indicating that structural deficiencies in a nearby retaining wall, rather than the tree alone, may have caused dama...

East Sussex council launches judicial review against Brighton boundary plans

Local government reorganisation proposals have prompted formal legal proceedings from East Sussex County Council. The authority is pursuing judicial review proceedings against the decision made by th...

Council to hold hate crime awareness stalls in East Grinstead and Burgess Hill

A local authority is backing a nationwide initiative designed to combat prejudice-motivated incidents and encourage community members to report concerns. Mid Sussex District Council has aligned itsel...

Lewes pauses Local Plan amid NPPF changes and reorganisation uncertainty

Lewes District Council has suspended work on its principal planning strategy as a result of substantial policy revisions and unresolved questions. The halt to advancement on the developing Local Plan...

West Sussex council answers 137,231 calls in six months, achieving 85% satisfaction

West Sussex County Council's main customer contact facility processed in excess of 137,000 telephone enquiries during the opening six months of 2026. The figures, released to mark a national event ce...

Lewes tourist information centre to relocate to Barbican House Museum

The tourist information centre currently operating in Lewes is to transfer to new premises. An agreement between Lewes District Council and the Sussex Archaeological Society will see the facility rel...

Hove coffee shop granted alcohol licence with strict meal-only conditions

An establishment in Hove has received approval to serve alcoholic beverages alongside food following a licensing determination. Selina Simeonova Grigovova, the proprietor, submitted an application to...

Brighton and Hove projects secure £230k funding from developer levy

A community funding initiative has awarded grants to five distinct areas across Brighton and Hove. The Better Brighton and Hove Fund distributes resources derived from development charges paid to Bri...

Consultation opens on three options for Hove Floral Clock site

A public consultation has been launched by Brighton and Hove City Council regarding the future of the Floral Clock located in Palmeira Square. The landmark was originally placed in the area in 1953 a...

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Lewes Greens reject motion linking Zionism with racism as coalition hangs in balance

Green councillors on Lewes District Council have opposed a Green Party conference motion that equates Zionism with racism, rejecting the policy while seeking to preserve the authority's coalition arra...

East Sussex councillors back 30mph speed limit for villages

A proposal to examine the feasibility of establishing a uniform 30mph speed limit across villages in East Sussex has received unanimous backing from county councillors. East Sussex County Council deb...

Brighton council plans five-year leisure project at Black Rock with gallery vision

Brighton and Hove City Council has confirmed plans to redevelop the former swimming pool location at Black Rock for sporting and recreational purposes over the coming five years. The council's cabine...

Brighton elm faces axe despite council documents blaming faulty wall design

A mature elm tree in Brighton faces potential removal despite council documentation indicating that structural deficiencies in a nearby retaining wall, rather than the tree alone, may have caused dama...