King Alfred now and Cllr Alan Robins says the papers before cabinet today are the costs and design of the new facility. Cabinet is asked to approve the next stage. #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove There are new valuations with a higher capital receipt from land value disposal but the capital costs have increased due to inflation & the enhanced new facility. The annual revenue cost to repay the loan will be less though #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove

Local government reorganisation & Cllr Hewitt introduces the proposals. The government will be shortlisting proposals before going to public consultation later this year. 5 unitaries meets the government criteria #LDreporter Devolution is supported by local government reorganisations says Cllr Hewitt. The proposals will also allow parish and town councils to remain as they are. #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove

We have started the local government reorganisation meeting here in #Peacehaven opened by the town Mayor Cllr Debbie Donovan who is introducing the representatives from #Lewes, #Brighton & #Hove and East #Sussex County Council #LDreporter There are boos for the #Brighton & #Hove City Council representatives. #LDreporter

Jess Gibbons chief executive of #Brighton and #Hove City Council is introducing the local government reorganisation meeting in #Saltdean #LDreporter On the panel answering questions are Cllrs Bella Sankey, John Hewitt, Mark Earthey and Bridget Fishleigh, there is a complaint from the audience there are not East Saltdean or Lewes District Councillors #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove

The cabinet meeting has started with @BellaSankey in the chair discussing devolution #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove The meeting is to discuss the devolution priority programme and the government's deadline is tomorrow says Cllr Sankey. The government wants all areas of England to have equal devolved powers. #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove

Patcham Court Farm now and Cllr Jacob Taylor says the proposals are to lease the site to Royal Mail.
Residents raised concerns during the planning process. This is about decision of the use of the land. The derelict farm is separate from the agricultural land #LDreporter This is a superb opportunity for the council. There were considerations for park and ride but this was not going to work for various reasons says Cllr Taylor. There would be opposition from South Downs National Park. Housing also would not work for viability. #LDreporter

We are live from cabinet with @BellaSankey in the chair #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove Addressing New England House, the situation has caused upset for small businesses that drive the #Brighton and #Hove economy the decision was taken due to an independent fire engineers report. @BellaSankey apologises and businesses that can demonstrate loss will be compensated

We have a special Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee taking place taking place today on Patcham Court Farm #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove The report being considered by the OSC is going before cabinet tomorrow and is the disposal of Patcham Court Farm on a long lease to Royal Mail #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove

This is an engagement exercise which is different from a consultation which would be six weeks long. This is about having a conversation with the city says Cllr Jacob Taylor. The slides are available with the engagement #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove We want all children to have a good education not by postcode but a comprehensive offer. Cllr Taylor wants to see the end of combativeness between schools. The challenge is falling pupil numbers in primary schools and that will worsten #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove

We have started and @BellaSankey reflects on the contributions of the Windrush generation to Britain's economy. An event took place at #Hove Museum of Creativity #LDreporter #Brighton Sussex Bay was launched last month to protect the coastal and marine environment. @BellaSankey can't wait to see the Women's World Cup come to the city in 2025. Roads resurfacing is underway on 47 roads across the city. 12 playgrounds are also being refurbished #LDreporter

I'm at the Brighthelm Centre ready for @bhspeakout hustings, which is always one of the most interesting.

Live posts will start shortly #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove @bhspeakout We have @rohanlowe opening the hustings for @bhspeakout which represents people with learning disabilities. The accessible hustings has a lot less jargon. There are 1.5 million people with learning disabilities in the UK. #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove

We are ready to go at #Saltdean hustings #LDreporter Starting off it's @valeriemgray is introducing the SDP. She believes the state should provide good services for the public and the private sector should work in harmony. Private companies should be successful and make money to develop the welfare of the nation #LDreporter

As we start @Sebroyle says some opening words at the venue with what looks like a couple of hundred people #LDreporter #Hove @Sebroyle There is a statement from the Conservatives as to why Carline Deal is not here. She is trying to participate in one event and is going to the Jewish hustings #LDreporter #Hove

Now Labour 's motion Stop people being priced out of our City: Ban the sale of new homes as second homes.

Communities are suffering because of skyrocking cost of homes and the second home market is part of this says Gill Williams. #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove The gas works development is going to be marketed at the investment market which does not provide homes for local people says Gill Williams.
#Brighton remains unaffordable for many says Savils. One in 77 homes are empty 2,083 are second homes #LDreporter #Hove

Now @Gary4Hove presents the motion on council services. He receives many complaints about short comings to rubbish and recycling, parking permits and keeping the streets clean. The city problems are made worse by the government. Systems fail our residents #LDreporter #Brighton People are angry with the state of the city. The council is failing to get the basis right and Labour wants a cross-party working group to sort out the mess says @Gary4Hove Issues stretch back over a number of years #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove

First up is pension investments on fossil fuels subject to a protest outside #Hove Town Hall this evening.
@hannalytical speaks about the fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty. #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove The Green motion put forward by @hannalytical but there is a bit of a curfuffle over her volume and Conservative councillors speaking over her #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove

Arrangements for council meetings is now up. @ShanksSue Asks about the Conservative amendment #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove Restrictions to council meetings are brought in to protect councillors. officers and members of the public. We have 1,200 cases today in the city says @ShanksSue There are people at risk and are vulnerable including councillors who are concerned #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove

Now proposals to review the council's constitution. #Ldreporter #Brighton #Hove The constitution can only be fully amended by full council says @hannalytical Each group can submit two motions and joint motions are restricted to one, unauthorise encampments move to ETS, planning committee decides criteria for site visits #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove

There was national horror after the death of Sarah Everard says @steffingtonheg She is upset it was at the hands of a serving police officer, someone she was told was a trusted person as a child. Violence against women and girls has increased #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove The affects of abuse last for years says @steffingtonheg It can result in death. Today there are reports a 19-year-old woman was killed by a 23-year-old man. #Brighton and #Hove has a commitment to White Ribbon UK and supported the #16daysofactivism2021 #LDreporter

Dawn Barnett asks for a proper pedestrian crossing at Hangleton Way schools as promised when the Kings School moved to the area. A red patch on the road is not a crossing. The community feels ignored. She invites @WithdeanGreens to visit the site #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove Yes says @WithdeanGreens
Dawn Barnett says the schools are concerned about inadequate signage. Drivers are not aware they are entering a school zone. Can signage be improved?
Steve Davis says he will bring a traffic officer with him
#LDreporter #Brighton #Hove

Properties are left empty by private landlords when families struggle to find somewhere to live says @Gary4Hove How are these homes coming into housing stock. @davidinhanover Officers continue to work to reduce private empty homes #LDreporter #Brighton #Hove We have a target and a team working on housing and homelessness to increase empty homes back into use. Last year 145 came back into use says @davidinhanover This year has a higher target #Ldreporter #Brighton #Hove