Opinion

It’s clear that there is a good deal of pessimism and misunderstanding about devolution. I take a different view and...

There is an ancient theory in local government circles that whenever anyone fully understands the structure of English local government,...

Soon after Labour won an overwhelming majority on Brighton and Hove City Council at the 2023 local elections, I chaired...

Brighton and Hove City Council has launched the new City Plan consultation which will provide feedback on the evolution of...

A remarkable and resilient young woman told me her story when I was a city councillor. She had moved more...

Last week, our Labour government proposed one of the more significant budgets in post-war British history. It is a budget...

People in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones, according to the old proverb, and a recent official report shows that this...

Brighton and Hove has faced a severe homelessness and rough sleeping problem for decades, one of the worst in the...

Brighton and Hove is an amazing city – vibrant, exciting and friendly. I feel lucky that I grew up here...

At school, I remember being set geography homework with the title “The future lies in the city. Discuss.” Even as...