Council and democracy

The council is looking at proposals for how the seasonal lifeguard service can be delivered from 2025.

Councillors have agreed for a new annual multi-faith event to be held in October to recognise and honour Indian soldiers who have fought for our country.

By-elections will take place to elect new ward councillors for Queen’s Park and Kemptown on 2 May. The candidates for the by-elections have now been confirmed.

Elections for the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner will be taking place on Thursday 2 May 2024. The candidates standing for election have been confirmed.

Elections are taking place this May for the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner and the two local authority wards of Kemptown and Queen's Park.

We want to hear about ways that would make it easier for residents to get more involved in decision making in the city.

Jess Gibbons says she's looking forward to working with council staff, residents, communities and businesses to ensure a better Brighton & Hove for all.

Council Leader Bella Sankey is holding fourth leader's surgery at 3pm on Friday 12 April at The Parish Church of the Holy Cross in the Woodingdean ward.

We're redesigning the council's teams and services to ensure a more streamlined organisation and to save around £2.4 million.

We're urging the government to extend funding for the Household Support Fund for at least another year to help support our most vulnerable residents.