Tag Archives: Brighton & Hove

Simon needs to stop talking rubbish

Posted on July 14, 2013 by ianchisnall

The Bin Dispute in Brighton & Hove began in earnest on the 14th June with a seven day walkout. This followed many weeks of failed attempts to resolve the issues that lie behind the strike. Behind this lies many years of … Continue reading →

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A tragic beauty contest

Posted on July 3, 2013 by ianchisnall

The debate on food waste is beginning to be understood at least as far as food and environmental networks are concerned, along with their supporters. Both of these ‘sectors’ seem able to articulate their ideas in the public space and to differing degrees … Continue reading →

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A shared space and the way we treat it

Posted on June 20, 2013 by ianchisnall

On Monday night I was privileged to attend a public meeting on the subject of travellers and gypsies at Hove Town Hall. It was held to mark Gypsy Roma Travellers History Month and it told the story of the Gypsy Roma Travellers in the … Continue reading →

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The only way is still up!

Posted on May 27, 2013 by ianchisnall

Three days ago I wrote about the difficulties which the residents of Brighton & Hove face as a result of the chaos within the leading Green group on the Council and the poor judgement shown by the leader of the Labour group. Since … Continue reading →

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Just like Katy!

Posted on January 30, 2013 by ianchisnall

On Tuesday 29th January Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne announced that she intends to appoint Cllr Steve Waight as her deputy PCC “subject to confirmation by the Police and Crime Panel”. Like Cllr Bourne (Katy remains a Cllr in Mid Sussex District Council, … Continue reading →

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We must remain united and unconquered

Posted on January 20, 2013 by ianchisnall

On Friday a summit was held in Liverpool which brought together civic and faith leaders to discuss how the combined group could work together to deal with the challenging financial settlement from Central Government. This approach is an excellent one, in the face … Continue reading →

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A New Year wish

Posted on December 31, 2012 by ianchisnall

Today, the last day of 2012 a good friend of mine, Emma Daniel (@Huxley06) has confirmed via twitter that she has joined the Labour Party and hopes to stand as a Councillor in Brighton & Hove in the next election. This … Continue reading →

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Concentrate Cllrs, please!

Posted on December 19, 2012 by ianchisnall

In todays Argus, there is a report of a disagreement between some of the Councillors in Brighton & Hove regarding the opening elements of the Council Meeting on 13th December. The agenda for the meeting itself was far from insignificant and it is … Continue reading →

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A good moment to gird your Groynes

Posted on December 13, 2012 by ianchisnall

This week has seen the publication of the census information from 2011 showing that Brighton & Hove remains high up the table for locations where relatively few people claim to be Christians or indeed adherents to any Faith. Many see this as a cause for celebration … Continue reading →

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A pole to hang it all on!

Posted on November 25, 2012 by ianchisnall

At the end of last month, Mike Weatherly, MP for Hove announced via his weekly website posting that he believes that all publicly funded buildings should be obliged to fly the Union Flag in part as a response to the success of this years Diamond Jubilee … Continue reading →

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