New homes, new spaces, new kits and bin changes From the Editor Welcome to another edition of Brighton Local Pulse.
In each edition we keep inhabitants of Brighton and Hove, UK up to date with all the latest local news, local events, local businesses, local sports, and local deals.
This week we are talking about a major new housing development getting the green light, exciting regeneration plans for creative workspace, potential changes to your bin collection schedule, brilliant entertainment coming to town, the Albion's fresh new kits, and an important update following an incident involving one of our favourite players.
There's a lot to unpack, so let's dive in and see what's happening in our corner of the coast. Feature 95 New Homes Coming to Fontwell: Here's What You Need to Know Developers have finally put pen to paper with formal plans for a 95-home development in Fontwell, and yes, we're as excited as you are to see what's actually going to happen. After months of whispers and speculation, the official submission means things are moving from 'maybe someday' territory into 'this is actually happening' territory. It's the kind of development that'll reshape the local area, so naturally we're here to break down what it all means for your neighbourhood.
The Fontwell site has been earmarked for housing for ages now, sitting there like that friend who keeps saying they'll finally sort their garden out. This new proposal brings a proper residential scheme to the table, which could mean significant changes to traffic patterns, local services, and the overall vibe of the area. The developers have submitted detailed plans covering everything from house types to green spaces, so the local authority actually has something concrete to chew on rather than vague promises and artist's impressions.
For those of us already living around Brighton and Hove, this development matters because new housing directly impacts everything from parking availability to school places and GP appointments. Fontwell sits in a location that could be brilliant if done right, but it'll be worth keeping an eye on how the plans shape up during the consultation period. Whether you think more homes are exactly what we need or you're concerned about overdevelopment, now's the time when your voice actually counts.
The key takeaway here is simple: this development has moved from concept to reality, which means planning decisions are coming. If you care about how your wider area develops over the next few years, it's worth keeping tabs on this one. The consultation process will tell us whether 95 homes get the green light or whether locals manage to shape things in a different direction. Read more → Sub Feature New England House Gets a Creative Facelift Brighton and Hove Council is breathing new life into the New England House site with a regeneration project that'll unlock fresh creative workspace. This isn't just about slapping a new coat of paint on an ageing building; it's a proper redevelopment that's set to transform the area and attract artists, makers, and creative types who've been priced out of other parts of the city.
For residents, this means more cultural vibrancy in the neighbourhood, potential new businesses, jobs, and hopefully some decent community spaces that actually get used. The creative sector keeps Brighton ticking, so getting proper workspace sorted is genuinely important if we want to stay the vibrant, interesting city everyone keeps banging on about. Read more →
Bins Going Fortnightly: Your Rubbish Week Is About to Change The shift from weekly to fortnightly bin collections is inching closer to becoming reality in Brighton and Hove. This means your recycling and general waste won't get picked up every seven days anymore, which will require some serious rethinking of your household rubbish management strategy and sorting habits.
For residents, this is the kind of change that affects daily life in ways you don't expect. Smaller bins, more overflow, potential pest problems, and the need to be ruthlessly organised with your waste. It'll take some getting used to, and if you've got a large family or generate loads of waste, you're going to feel this one quite keenly. Read more → That's your Brighton Local Pulse for this fortnight. We've got homes being built, creative spaces being born, bins being rethought, and the Albion looking sharper than ever. Keep an eye on local updates about that bin collection change, and here's hoping Kaoru makes a speedy recovery. See you in the next edition. |
Ed Pushman