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Brighton, Hove & Portslade — the latest local stories, mapped.
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8 September morning · operator update 09:10
Routes 12 and 12X are terminating and restarting at Old Steine and Sea Life Centre. Coastal services face delays; check live journey updates.
Brighton coastal routes — multiple stops
Proposed closure · cabinet decision due 17 September
Local democracy reporting says councillors scrutinised plans to close the day centre and move support to other providers on 4 September. Families raised concerns about continuity and friendships. Cabinet is due to decide on 17 September; the report does not announce a completed closure.
Wellington House Day Centre, Brighton
Plans paused · further resident engagement promised
Brighton and Hove News reports that plans affecting 14 laundries serving 20 housing blocks have been paused. The council says it will contact affected residents and meet tenant representatives before making a final decision.
Brighton & Hove — multiple council housing blocks
29 September · drop in 16:00–20:00
Residents and businesses can discuss a proposed controlled parking scheme covering Aldrington, Orchards, Nevill and Goldstone Valley with council officers. Feedback will inform the proposals ahead of a separate formal consultation.
Bishop Hannington Church Lounge, Nevill Avenue
Court outcome reported 7 September · sentenced 28 August
Sussex Police reports that a man received 28 months in prison at Lewes Crown Court after pleading guilty to seven offences, including burglary, theft and fraud. Seven further offences were taken into consideration. The offending took place in June and July.
Brighton & Hove — offences across multiple locations
10 September · undated notice checked 8 September
Roadworks will suspend this stop towards the universities. Use Elm Grove or Melbourne Street.
Lewes Road — northeast-bound
School uniform reuse scheme
The council is encouraging families to use Smarter Uniforms to buy, sell or request pre-loved uniforms, PE kits and Yondr pouches. Its new marketplace app aims to make school clothing more affordable and keep textiles in use for longer.
Brighton & Hove — citywide scheme
16 September · 15:00–17:00 · booking required
The council has announced appointments for local business owners and entrepreneurs to discuss challenges and opportunities with its small-business adviser at Jubilee Library. Use the booking link in the council notice to check remaining availability.
Business & IP Centre, Jubilee Library
Season finished 6 September · off-season safety advice
The RNLI’s Brighton & Hove beach lifeguard season finished on Sunday 6 September. Follow its off-season water safety advice and check lifeguard cover before swimming. Lifeboat rescue remains available year-round. In a coastal emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
Brighton & Hove beaches — service-wide notice
Undated notices checked 8 September morning
Deneway northbound: 4–10 September; check alternatives. Brighton University northeast-bound: 1–25 September; use Mithras House.
London Road / Lewes Road
13 September · undated notice checked 8 September
Many routes change, mainly 09:00–18:30. Check route-specific timings.
Brighton — citywide
Expressions of interest due 2 October
The council is inviting established creative, cultural and digital organisations to bid for vacant workspace in two central Brighton buildings. Proposals should include a rental offer and explain their wider benefit to the creative sector.
Phoenix House, West Street, and Lyndean House, Queens Road — two buildings
Decision due 17 September
Brighton and Hove News reports that cabinet will reconsider the scheme on 17 September following objections. The proposal covers Holland Road to Montpelier Road; it is not a current road-closure alert.
Western Road, Hove — approximate corridor reference
Planning and land consent are separate
Local reporting says planning permission for 101 homes has been issued, while the council continues to oppose changing restrictions on the land. Permission does not mean building work has begun.
Benfield Valley — approximate area reference
Investigation reported
Brighton and Hove News reports that the council is investigating failed tree planting at Hove Beach Park. A replacement planting application may follow the investigation.
Hove Beach Park — approximate park reference
Planning decision on 2 September
The local democracy reporting service says councillors approved an artificial pitch and games area. Concerns about neighbouring open-air theatre performances were discussed at the meeting.
BHASVIC / Dyke Road Park — approximate area reference