Election 2019
New council leader commits to a progressive and collaborative approach to politics to bring about change
Politics should be a route through which people can express their hopes and concerns; a safe place where we can...
Brighton and Hove Conservatives choose new leader
Conservative councillors in Brighton and Hove have elected Steve Bell as their new leader. Councillors Steve Bell and Dee Simson...
Brexit, Trump and now Withdean – major political surprises of recent times
Yes, I know categorising Brexit and Trump with what happened in Withdean is a tad extreme but, believe me, it...
Brighton and Hove’s Labour council leader stands down
The Labour leader of Brighton and Hove City Council, Daniel Yates, is standing down. Councillor Daniel Yates A leadership contest...
The challenge facing Labour in Brighton and Hove
We did not achieve the Labour majority on Brighton and Hove City Council which we wanted as the votes were...
Why didn’t Labour win the city’s first majority socialist council?
Brighton and Hove Labour celebrates its 20 seats at the May 8 count. By local democracy reporter Sarah Booker-Lewis This...
Good for Greens, bad for Labour, terrible for the Tories
Withdean's Green candidates celebrate victory. Image by Sarah Booker-Lewis Some thoughts on this year's Brighton and Hove elections. It was...
Labour set to call for progressive alliance with the Greens
A progressive alliance between the two main political parties in Brighton and Hove is on the cards. Labour group leader,...
A progressive coalition in Brighton and Hove would be a pragmatic way forward
The election results across the city have once again shown that the majority of residents support progressive politics and reject...
Sussex pass 500 in first innings on day two at Edgbaston
Sussex 528 Warwickshire 223-3 Warwickshire trail Sussex by 305 runs with seven first innings wickets remaining. Bowlers continue to suffer...
Brighton and Hove Albion beaten by Palace
Brighton and Hove Albion lost at Selhurst Park after conceding a goal in the third minute after Jean-Philippe Mateta outsprinted...
Premier League Match Day 31 Crystal Palace v Brighton and Hove Albion
Brighton and Hove Albion take on the old enemy and on Grand National day will look to jump back up...
Brighton and Hove Albion look to bounce back at Crystal Palace
Brighton and Hove Albion will be keen to bounce back from the midweek defeat at home to Aston Villa when...
- Man arrested for murder after seafront stabbing 5 April 2025
- Tributes paid after sudden death of councillor and former youth worker 5 April 2025
- One-punch killer jailed for seven years 4 April 2025
- Council chief to leave for top job in Dorset 4 April 2025
- Utility companies to be charged more to dig up busiest roads 3 April 2025