Category Archives: Brighton & Hove

A very good suggestion from Clive Brooke


On Thursday in the House of Lords there was a very useful debate that took place under the heading of House of Lords: Appointments Process which was started by Richard Balfe who was a Labour member until 2002 after he … Continue reading

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Fairbourne is a village under great threat


The assessment that was made 7 years ago is that Fairbourne in North Wales will not be protected beyond 2054 due to the impact of the rising sea level. The Government has already provided protection but has concluded that it … Continue reading

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Remembrance Sunday, Andy and COP26


Today in our Church we focused on several themes each of which was very significant. All three of these themes raised so much sadness and also pleasure. Tragically one of these was the sad death of a very good friend … Continue reading

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Should Creative Courses be reduced for STEM?


Last Thursday in the House of Lords Steve Bassam who is based her in Brighton took part in a discussion under the heading of Creative Sector and as part of his speech he asked this question. Now I would certainly … Continue reading

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The phrase levelling up means very little


At the end of October Rishi Sunak announced the latest budget which included a levelling up element. So the Government was releasing several billion pounds spread across nearly 50 locations of which 85% were in locations where Conservative MPs are … Continue reading

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Let us thank these 5 MPs in Sussex for their voting


We are facing a very disturbing period in our nation from the current Government, based on what has taken place over the last three weeks and indeed over a much longer period. A number of the decisions that have occurred … Continue reading

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A vital question and an inadequate answer


On Wednesday there was a Prime Minister question time at lunchtime and then following from that there was a debate that focused on G20 and COP26 World Leaders Summit and during that debate Caroline Lucas asked this following question which … Continue reading

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Some words and some votes from last night


In the debate under the title of Committee on Standards after many voices were expressed, two votes took place. Although the Conservatives managed to succeed they only just managed to do so by a few votes. In both vote issues … Continue reading

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Communities and Councils must work together


Today is the second day of a vital event for the whole of the World that is taking place in our nation. COP26 is taking place in Glasgow which is a very significant city in the UK, it is a … Continue reading

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I am very proud of both of these BHCC Councillors


Finding ways for political groups to work together is not always easy. This is particularly the case when political parties are encouraged by some of their supporters to reject another group that they have not wanted to join. However as … Continue reading

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