Tag Archives: Brighton & Hove

The many benefits of freedom of movement

Posted on June 14, 2018 by ianchisnall

Several bits of news or information came into my hearing or reading yesterday that all relate to the importance of our nation and our need to discuss and debate matters such as a freedom of movement and open borders. I … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Brighton & Hove

Posted on September 25, 2017 by ianchisnall

Today is the start of term at both Brighton and Sussex Universities which means that Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings have had the privilege over the last few days of welcoming many thousands of students to enjoy the opportunity of living … Continue reading →

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How do we combine our motivation for change?

Posted on August 5, 2017 by ianchisnall

This weekend in Brighton large parts of the city will be celebrating Pride as it falls within a few days of the 50th Anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality. Last weekend I was in Liverpool where they were celebrating … Continue reading →

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Lets change this place

Posted on February 2, 2017 by ianchisnall

The following blog appears in a slightly shortened form in the Argus newspaper today as its opinion piece: The Changing Places campaign which is in its 11th year, focuses on the needs of quarter of a million people in the … Continue reading →

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The cruel sea

Posted on January 17, 2017 by ianchisnall

The relief experienced by residents on the East coast in places such as Jaywick, Mistley and West Mersea when the high tides on Friday night did not cause damage is hard for many of us to fully appreciate. Sussex is … Continue reading →

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County Pride

Posted on August 30, 2016 by ianchisnall

Over the Summer I enjoyed a short break in Dorset, which was made a great deal more interesting thanks to the combined efforts of tourist agencies helping the various attractions to present a County wide network of similar places to … Continue reading →

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An important sign

Posted on March 31, 2016 by ianchisnall

-That we need to see more often! The sign is a symbol for a toilet that is fully accessible. It is the symbol used by the  Changing Places Consortium who launched a campaign in 2006 on behalf of the 1/4 … Continue reading →

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A party we did not get invited to

Posted on February 3, 2016 by ianchisnall

As I have written previously, the desire by Central Government to devolve decision making and funding to local groups of Councils is essentially a good one and something that all residents should be involved in. It has the potential to … Continue reading →

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A sense of separation

Posted on September 28, 2015 by ianchisnall

Residents of Brighton & Hove are familiar with the impact of Political Party Conferences. These events are a great opportunity for Restaurants and Hotels to extend the Summer period by a week, especially if the Party concerned is one of … Continue reading →

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When were you planning to consult us?

Posted on September 15, 2015 by ianchisnall

For several years the City Council here in Brighton & Hove have been involved in discussions with their colleagues in Adur & Worthing, Mid Sussex and Lewes to explore a concept they call the Greater Brighton Economic Area. The idea … Continue reading →

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