The Patcham Protest

Objections to Planning Application BH2016/01961 for an out-of-scale barracks-type development in Old London Road have recently topped 100.  This is the applicant's, McCarthy & Stone, third attempt to get approval for this site. 

Objections can be made on the Councils website using this link.

For some background see earlier post:- Patcham problems.

Love our City

A short film featuring council staff talking about why they love their jobs and the city. 

Commissioned in July 2016 as part of a recruitment campaign for three Executive Directors.

Brighton's first Jewish resident commemorated

The side wall of 22 East Street

Today, in an impressive, well-attended, ceremony a plaque was unveiled to Brighton's first Jewish resident. 

Music was provided by the Brighton & Hove Youth Big Band

The Mayoral procession was accompanied by a spirited rendering of "Sussex by the Sea".

Ivor Caplin, Director 250th Anniversary 

A welcoming address by Ivor Caplin was followed by addresses by: David Jacobs, Chairman of the Jewish Historical Society of England; Gillian Merron, Chief Executive British Board of Deputies of British Jews; and the Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex  & Brighton & Hove, who also unveiled the plaque.

Unveiling and the National Anthem

Five direct descendants were present including two from New Zealand making their first visit to the UK for the occasion.