Category Archives: Youth Issues

Punishing our Children

Posted on May 27, 2014 by ianchisnall

When the Government removes a parent from a vulnerable family for an extended period of time, there will inevitably be lasting consequences for that family. Despite the disconnect that exists in our nation between individuals and communities, to an extent unimagined in the immediate … Continue reading →

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A March to put a smile on our faces

Posted on May 3, 2014 by ianchisnall

Today the Streets of Brighton, like last weekend will be taken over by scores of people wanting to express their ideas and be seen by others for doing so. Last weekend we had the notorious March for England and its familiar … Continue reading →

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Difficult choices

Posted on April 25, 2014 by ianchisnall

On Sunday in Brighton & Hove residents and visitors will mingle together in their chosen activities, benefiting from the sea air and the opportunity to exchange views. Some will be on Madeira Drive East of the Palace Pier roundabout, taking … Continue reading →

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Have a great Easter

Posted on April 20, 2014 by ianchisnall

For many people Easter is just like any other day, with the possibility of Chocolate, Hot Cross Buns and two days off due to the double bank holiday. For younger people its a break from School for much longer and … Continue reading →

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Boys behaving badly

Posted on April 19, 2014 by ianchisnall

Last night I was on duty as a Street Pastor in Brighton. It was a relatively quiet evening, in part according to those who attempt to understand such things because the previous evening had been very busy with 1000’s of … Continue reading →

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Good on their Lordships

Posted on April 17, 2014 by ianchisnall

Yesterday we heard some apparently conflicting news. Foodbank use is up by 30% and Unemployment is down to below 7%. The opposition parties were almost silent about the latter but the Government was equally silent about the former. The two … Continue reading →

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Home, not so sweet, Home

Posted on April 3, 2014 by ianchisnall

Last night I heard several terrible accounts by students whose visit to Brighton & Hove to study, many living away from home for the first time, has exposed them to conditions that I had hoped were long ago confined to history. … Continue reading →

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At the edge of a precipice?

Posted on April 2, 2014 by ianchisnall

Is our Government letting down young people and as a consequence the rest of us? The theoretical benefit of a fixed 5 year Parliament is that there is no uncertainty, Ministers and their Civil Servants will plan a full 5 year … Continue reading →

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A tale of two Islands

Posted on March 30, 2014 by ianchisnall

This morning 19 year old Mauritian Yashika Bageerathi has been told that Air Mauritius cannot or will not transport her to her country of origin, despite her possessing a ticket for travel. This decision will hopefully add pressure onto the Home … Continue reading →

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A game of at least two sides

Posted on March 27, 2014 by ianchisnall

There are some strange elements to the story this morning that the Football Association is to lose £1.6M from its £30M funding provided by Sports England. On the very positive side of the story the promise from Alex Horne, CEO … Continue reading →

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