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In the dock, a round-up of recent cases heard and convictions issued at Brighton Magistrates' Court in East Sussex
As the summer closes and autumn nights draw in and sun’s warmth dims it feels like a perfect metaphor for all that a Labour government promised us. This week Greens have been engaging with residents of Queens Park as the (second) by-election gets ever closer and they are not happy bunnies. From arresting pensioners for terror offences just for holding a sign up to the perennial topic of poor bin collection and the state of the roads. It does seem that the administration will take any opportunity to cosplay in a Hi-Viz and hard-hat to show a bit of new tarmac, but I will remind them that road repairs are a statutory duty so nothing to see here. Door knocking is the only way to really measure the temperature of residents, and I love doing it. Sure, it never all goes your way but it gives you time to properly engage with a community and dispel any myths they may have heard about you. It’s not just a time to try and convince people to support you or your candidate but it’s also a perfect snapshot of the mood of the community. As you know this is the third time in a little over two years that people in QP have headed to the polls to decide who they want to represent them, and the mood can best be described as downbeat The cost-of-living crisis has never gone away, the price of utilities is only heading up, food prices are astronomical and parents are worried about the safety of their kids as anti-social motorist speed down Freshfield Rd. This week I had the pleasure of door-stepping an 18-year-old young man who is about to go an exercise his democratic right for the first time and he was eager to question me. Like many people he was impressed by the new Green Party leader Zack Polanski but wanted to know more about our candidate Marina and what she could do for him and his neighbours. Let’s face it we don’t need any more Centrist Dads on the council, we need bold ideas and passion, and Mariana certainly has the enthusiasm and zest to deliver these things. This young person is about to embark on a university degree and so the topic of fees and ridiculous rents was front and centre along with worries on the environment and zero hours contracts, issues that will plague our youth unless bold action is taken. So, like many other doorsteps I’ve encountered over the last few weeks we have another new Green voter happy to support us as we grow in numbers; our local and national membership has rocketed in the last few months and the dozens of new canvassers in Queens Park bears testament to this. This will no doubt be a close-run contest but given the enthusiasm for our policies and the total apathy for Labour I am hoping we get to win another by-election and welcome our newest Green councillor to the chamber.The mood on the doorstep in Brighton & Hove these past weeks has been strikingly consistent: people feel ignored and neglected. The Labour council barely whispers a word about the unacceptable state of our city, let alone dares to challenge Keir Starmer’s shameful leadership. Labour councillors are too worried about rocking the boat with their own party to actually stand up for local residents.That’s why Greens are out every day talking to residents neglected by Labour, and Marina, our candidate, has been leading the charge. She isn’t scared of a fight – whether that’s giving a voice to neglected social housing residents living in horrifying conditions, campaigning for rent controls on out-of-control landlords or standing up to Starmer’s shameful government. Residents see that energy in her straight away. One first-time voter told me they were sick of “politics as usual” and wanted someone who’d challenge the big players – from Brighton College’s endless land-grab to landlords driving rents through the roof.And that’s exactly what Marina and the Green Party are offering. Ordinary people here deserve a Councillor that actually speaks up for them. Every conversation on the doorstep adds up to the same conclusion: residents are fed up with being taken for granted. And that’s why Marina is standing – to give this community a voice that will never stop speaking out.And finally, well done to Brighton Electricity FC for their first three points of the season and their U18s on their opening day victory. If you are ever stuck for a game to watch on a Saturday there are plenty of great non-league teams in the city that would love your patronage.Up the Leccy! Steve Davis is Green Group Convenor and Leader of the Opposition.
You don’t need to break the bank to enjoy great food and drink in Brighton & Hove in September, writes Nick Mosley.
The Dial House, a historic town centre building in Lewes, East Sussex, currently housing a Waterstones, is on sale for £550,000.
An assault victim needed hospital treatment after being attacked in the car park at a council block of flats in Brighton
Fish and chips will be served with a side of nostalgia at this year’s Goodwood Revival.
The city centre eatery was crowned the best fine dining curry restaurant in England at the English Curry Awards 2025 - but did it live up to the hype?
A Butlin’s spokesperson said: “We’re very sorry to hear about Hollie’s recent experience on resort and have emailed her directly to discuss the issues raised further."
Plans to deposit 400 tonnes of shingle at a spit in West Wittering have been submitted to Chichester District Council