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Hailsham bus stop suspension: where routes 28 and 500 are stopping instead
Routes 28 and 500 are not serving Gordon Road and St Wilfrid’s Church in Hailsham. Here are the alternative stops and the roadworks context.
A27 Coldean to Falmer closes eastbound tonight, 11 October: times and travel checks
The eastbound A27 between Coldean and Falmer is scheduled to close from 8pm on 11 October until 6am on 12 October for survey work. Check the live status before travelling.
Oaklands Way cycle scheme: Chichester residents can question plans on 15 October
A Chichester drop-in on 15 October lets residents examine walking and cycling proposals before the 19 November consultation deadline. Construction remains subject to funding.
Peacehaven bus stop reminder: Broomfield Avenue eastbound suspension runs until 15 October
Broomfield Avenue eastbound stop remains suspended during roadworks. Check the alternative boarding point for your route.
NHS Sussex Steps to Safety pilot will link GP practices with abuse support from early 2027
Surrey and Sussex has joined a 12-area national pilot. Delivery is expected in early 2027, while existing help remains available now.
Hove Street bus stop closes towards Brighton on 12–13 October: where to board instead
Seven Brighton & Hove bus routes will miss eastbound stop Q for two days. Check the replacement stop for your route before Monday’s journey.
Royal Pavilion Gardens £8.038m restoration plan goes to Cabinet: work could start 9 November
Brighton & Hove councillors will decide whether to raise the Royal Pavilion Gardens restoration budget to £8.038m and award the main works contract, with construction planned from 9 November 2026.
East Sussex SEND reform plan approved: 90% deficit grant and new specialist teams
Government approval of East Sussex’s SEND reform plan unlocks eligibility for a grant covering 90% of the council’s eligible high-needs deficit. Here is what changes, what does not and what families should watch.
East Sussex school flu vaccines: parents urged to return consent forms
East Sussex parents are being urged to return school flu vaccine consent forms. Here is who is offered the nasal spray, how consent works and what to do if a child misses the school visit.
Western Road Brighton redevelopment approved: 14 homes and two shops replace 41–44
Brighton councillors have backed demolition and redevelopment at 41–44 Western Road. Here are the 14-home plan, conditions and what happens next.
Nearly £230,000 approved for five Brighton and Hove wards: every project explained
Five Brighton and Hove wards have approval for nearly £230,000 of neighbourhood funding. See every project, budget and the 12 October call-in deadline.
Brighton beat Sunderland 2–0 with ten men to stay third
De Cuyper and Hadjam scored as Brighton won 2–0 at Sunderland despite Struijk’s red card. The key moments, league position and official highlights.
