The first drug driving campaign in a decade has been launched by government backed ‘THINK!’ to remind people that one poor decision can have devastating consequences.
SOUTH EAST OF ENGLAND’S SMALL BIZ EYE SHARE OF NATION’S £5BN CHRISTMAS SPEND
Ampa Group named among the UK’s best companies to work for
Top 50 legal and professional services firm Ampa Group, best known for its full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau, has been recognised for its outstanding workplace culture – earning a coveted place in the Best Companies list for 2025.
Urgent appeal launched as FareShare Sussex & Surrey predicts “toughest winter yet”
Growing 'AI Waste' Calls For Responsible AI Frameworks
When Brighton-based Vixen Digital published its analysis of AI-driven content failures in March 2025, documenting an 80% ranking collapse from aggressive AI scaling, it served as an early warning signal.
Small Business Saturday - New survey for Neurodivergent Founders
The Maple Review: Call for Lived-Experience Insight Through New Survey
Open consultation Proposals for local government reorganisation in East Sussex and Brighton and Hove, and West Sussex
Government is seeking views on the proposals that the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has received following the Secretary of State’s invitation to councils in East Sussex and Brighton and Hove and West Sussex to submit proposals for unitary local government for their areas. The 4 proposals in the consultation were made by the following councils on 26 September 2025.
East Sussex County Council, Eastbourne Borough Council, Hastings Borough Council, Lewes District Council and Rother District Council
Brighton and Hove City Council
West Sussex County Council
Adur District Council, Arun District Council, Chichester District Council, Crawley Borough Council, Horsham District Council, Mid-Sussex District Council and Worthing Borough Council
This consultation will last for 7 weeks from 19 November 2025 to 11 January 2026.
To respond to the consultation, click here.
National Roadshow to Shine a Spotlight on Brighton’s Small Businesses
Burning the Clocks is not happening this year, but ‘Magicada’ effigy for 2026 event will be revealed on 21 December
Shoreham Port wins 2025 ESPO Award for Diversity & Inclusion Strategy
"What is a Social Enterprise?" Free webinar on Social Enterprise Day
Have Your Say - Help shape the future skills system in Sussex
Sales Skills Bootcamp launched
SUSSEX SIX CAMPAIGN URGES PEOPLE TO HAVE A VERY SUSSEX CHRISTMAS
Brighton & Hove City Council - E-scooter trial public consultation 10 Nov to 21 Dec 2025
The Council is considering taking part in a controlled trial of an e-scooter hire scheme, operated by Beryl, the city’s current Bikeshare provider. If approved by Cabinet following a consultation report in March 26, the trial would begin in summer 2026. The trial will offer residents and visitors a new, affordable, and sustainable way to travel.
A consultation is now live to gather the public’s views on safety measures, hire zones, hub locations and how e-scooters could fit into the city’s transport network.
You can access FAQs and more information on the survey via the following link. https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/escooter-survey
The survey will take around 10 to 15 minutes.
Join the Clock Tower Sanctuary Big City Sleepout 2025
Just launched! Green Growth Awards & Green Growth 100
Brighton businesses invited to vote on Brilliant Brighton’s 5-year plan for a thriving city centre
Brilliant Brighton has unveiled its new five-year Business Plan; a proposal that sets out how the city centre can continue to thrive, ensuring it remains a safe, welcoming and vibrant destination that residents and visitors alike will want to return to, time and time again.