Brighton & Hove City Council and the Local Government Boundary Commission are asking local people and organisations for their help to draw up new ward boundaries across Brighton & Hove.
In drawing up a pattern of electoral wards, the Boundary Commission will seek to:
Make sure that, within an authority, each councillor represents a similar number of electors
Create boundaries that are appropriate, and reflect community ties and identities
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West Hove Infant school operates on two different sites and the council is looking to move the school from one of these sites.
The proposal is to move West Hove Infant school (Connaught Road site) to Holland Road so that the school can co-locate on Holland Road with Hove Junior School.
The council would like to understand the view of residents about this proposed move.
Public meetings
You can attend a public meeting to discuss this proposal on the...More
The Coldean community have submitted an application to establish a neighbourhood area and neighbourhood forum for the Coldean Area.
What's being proposed
The Coldean community submitted two applications to the council that relate to the area shown on the accompanying map.
One seeks to designate the area as a Neighbourhood Area and the other seeks to designate a Neighbourhood Forum.
If they're approved, the Neighbourhood Forum will be able to draw up a Neighbourhood...More
Each year, the council is required to review its Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme.
Council Tax Reduction (CTR) is a system for low income households to help pay towards Council Tax. You may get Council Tax Reduction if you pay Council Tax and your income and capital (savings and investments) are below a certain level.
People of pensionable age are assessed under national rules which the council cannot change. They will continue to have their Council Tax Reduction...More
Kingsway to the Sea is a project that is being developed by Brighton and Hove City Council (BHCC) with local community organisations to regenerate what are considered run-down and underused spaces on the seafront in West Hove. Trends in sports participation have altered which has led to a drop in use of the existing facilities here. The scheme is aiming to enhance the green spaces and provide contemporary leisure and sporting facilities which are relevant to the needs and aspirations of...More
The number of children due to start secondary school in Brighton & Hove is forecast to drop significantly over the next 10 years.
We want to understand what residents think are the key areas to consider when reviewing ways to address the impact of fewer children needing secondary school places in the city.
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Rampion wants to hear from you
Rampion Extension Development Limited is consulting on its proposals to expand the windfarm off the coast of Sussex.
Because of its scale and energy output, this is a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project . This means the Planning Inspectorate considers whether or not to grant a Development Consent Order.
The project team are looking for feedback on:
their initial assessment of the onshore and offshore impacts for the...More
We're asking for comments on a proposal to make a minor change to the information we need to ‘validate’ planning applications.
The documents you have to submit as part of a planning application are put on a local list.
We publish these as checklists for the different types of application .
We're now proposing to add a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) to the list of documents you need to submit for some larger planning applications.
This will support putting our local...More
Introduction and background
In 2016/17, the city council and Cityparks agreed to start the process of transferring sports facilities in parks to sports clubs and user groups in order to ensure the future viability of these facilities.
Self-management of sports facilities has proved to be very successful, with clubs and other organisations generally able to offer better facilities at little or no cost to the council.
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The council, as a licensing authority, is carrying out a consultation exercise as part of the review of its Gambling Policy 2020-2024 (opens a pdf in a new window)
The council would like local stakeholders, residents and members of the public as well as statutory consultees and “responsible authorities” to have their say about the proposed policy.
There are no major changes proposed. Pre-consultation was carried with the Gambling Commission and other relevant...More
Hove Station Neighbourhood Forum has prepared a Neighbourhood Plan. The plan sets out a vision for the future of the Hove Station Neighbourhood Area and includes planning policies which will be used to help determine planning applications locally.
They undertook their initial regulation 14 consultation in March 2019.
In accordance with Regulation 16 of the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations 2012 (as amended), the HSNP and associated documents will go out to consultation...More
Following a resident consultation held in 2020, proposals have been reshaped for a new community hub and more than 200 council homes on a number of underused sites in Moulsecoomb, close to Hodshrove Lane.
The latest details of how the proposals are developing, along with the next stages, are available on our new Moulsecoomb housing and community hub webpages . These pages will be updated as the proposals develop.
Feedback from the resident consultation...More
What do you think about Brighton & Hove Libraries Services?
We want to know your views so that we can provide the books and other things you want to borrow or use in the library, and to hold the events and activities you enjoy.
The su r v e y will take about 10 mi n utes to complet e .
Thank y ou f or taking part in this su r v e y. Y our vi e ws are impo r tant to us.
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What do you think about Brighton & Hove Libraries Services?
We would like to know your views on Libraries Services and libraries stock in general, as well as your experience of using Libraries in Brighton & Hove, both before and during the Covid pandemic.
We need your views to inform a new Libraries Strategy 2021-24, and a new Libraries Stock Policy.
If you do not use libraries, please tell us why not.
The survey will take about 10 minutes to complete. ...More
What do you think about Brighton & Hove Libraries Services?
We would like to know your views on Libraries Services and libraries stock in general, as well as your experience of using Libraries in Brighton & Hove, both before and during the Covid pandemic.
We need your views to inform a new Libraries Strategy 2021-24, and a new Libraries Stock Policy.
If you do not use libraries, please tell us why not.
The survey will take about 10 minutes to complete. ...More
Why we are consulting
There are two Household Waste Recycling Sites (HWRS) in Brighton & Hove; one on Wilson Avenue and one leading off Old Shoreham Road. They are operated by Veolia on behalf of the council.
Both sites currently accept more than 30 different types of materials. This includes recycling and household items, electrical items and garden waste.
We are seeking your views on proposals to make some changes at the HWRS.
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British Telecom would like to take out 14 on-street payphones in various locations in the city which have low use or are not being used.
As part of this process BT would like to hear what residents think about the proposals.
It’s your opportunity to say if you agree or disagree with the phone boxes being removed and the reasons why.
The council is co-ordinating residents’ responses on behalf of BT.
It doesn’t take long to provide your opinion and your views will help...More
The strategy sets out the 6 key priorities and outlines the partnership between the Local Authority (LA), the Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), adults with learning disabilities and their families, our key partner agencies and other services in Health and Social Care, including the voluntary and community sector. The new strategy will be steered by the Adult Learning Disability Partnership Board (LDPB), who’s membership includes the Assistant Director SEN Health and...More
Transport Policy Statement for Students aged 16–19 in Further Education, Continuing Students aged 19 and over and 19-24 Year Old Students who have a learning or a physical disability
Amended 19/05/2020 – updated information on concessionary rail schemes.
Local authorities have a duty to prepare and publish an annual transport policy statement specifying the arrangements for the provision of transport or otherwise that the authority...More
The council receives a lot of complaints and comments about commercial bins on the city’s roads and pavements. Including where they are, their condition and the amount of them.
Despite trying to resolve these issues, people still have concerns about the cleanliness and attractiveness of the city to residents, shoppers and visitors. It's also causing problems for physical distancing.
COVID-19 has had a significant effect on businesses across Brighton & Hove. We want...More
We’d like to know about your experience of Children’s Social Work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
It’s important for us to hear your views so we can improve the support we offer to families in the city - especially during such a difficult time.
This survey is anonymous. You can read the privacy notice about how we will use and store the information we collect.
If you have any concerns about your current support, you should talk to your social worker or pod manager.
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Brighton & Hove City Council is seeking to find out about the impact of Covid-19 on local sport and exercise providers and the opportunities they provide for people in the city.
Information provided through this survey will be used to:
Identify organisations providing sport and exercise opportunities in Brighton & Hove
Develop understanding of the impact of Covid-19 on local activity providers and any training or support needs
Inform the support...More
What's happened so far
Work on the masterplan has been ongoing since January 2020, following the appointment of a consultant team led by Tibbalds Planning & Urban Design.
The masterplan has been prepared in the form of a draft Supplementary Planning Document . This means that it will provide guidance that adds detail to ‘higher-level’ planning policies (in the Brighton & Hove City Plan and the ‘emerging’ Hove Station Neighbourhood Plan).
Where the masterplan area is...More
Introduction
The council is currently developing a Sports Facilities Investment Plan that aims to improve the sports facilities provided within our city and we want your feedback on the long term plans.
The purpose of the investment plan will be to deliver good quality, accessible, sustainable facilities and services which support increased levels of participation. This leads to improving the health and wellbeing of residents across the city.
The sports facilities...More
Health & Wellbeing Board Boards (HWBs) are statutory partnerships, bringing together local authorities, NHS commissioners and others to provide strategic leadership to local health & care systems. The Brighton & Hove HWB has been in place since 2013 and we are currently reviewing the way the Board operates to ensure that it is as effective as possible.
The proposals below have been developed by the City Council, with input from our partners on the HWB. We’d really like to...More
Following recent informal consultation (Feb-Mar 2020) regarding the proposal to introduce additional planning controls (Article 4 Direction) to the Queen's Park Conservation Area, the council are now undertaking formal, statutory consultation. As part of the Article 4 Direction, certain permitted development rights, relating to the front elevations of dwellinghouses will be removed and will require planning permission. Please read the attached documents for further information.
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Each year, the council is required to review its Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme.
Council Tax Reduction (CTR) is a system for low income households to help pay towards Council Tax. You may get CTR if you pay Council Tax and your income and capital (savings and investments) are below a certain level.
People of pensionable age are assessed under national rules which the council cannot change. They will continue to have their CTR worked out in the same way as it...More
Hertford Infant and Nursery School, Hertford Road, Brighton. BN1 7GF
What are we consulting you on?
Hertford Infant and Nursery School is a community maintained school with a nursery class which currently offers part-time free early education to three and four year olds (the early years free entitlement, EYFE).
The class has 26 places and is open 2.5 days a week, for a total of 15 hours a week, and is only open during...More
The Council, as Licensing Authority, is carrying out a consultation exercise as part of the 5 year statutory review of its Statement of Licensing Policy (SoLP).
The policy reflects national legislation and guidance and demonstrates how responsible authorities will operate at a local level.
The council would like local stakeholders, residents and members of the public as well as statutory consultees and “responsible authorities” to have their say...More