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COUNCIL HANDS Have Your Say: Vote today BACK MILLIONS OF COUNCIL TAX Emilio Casalicchio @e_casalicchio

Brighton and Hove City Council has paid back more than £6.6 million to residents who overpaid council tax. The cash returned in each of the last four years was £1,688,863 (2010-2011); £1,750,883 (20112012); £1,658,085 (2012-2013); and £1,551,581.62 (2013-2014). According to latest figures, the city council still owed residents more than £790,653 last month. Of those with the 10 highest overpayments, the council attempted to contact four of them once; contact was attempted with the others two or three times. Nine of the 10 highest overpayments exceeded £2,000, according to data obtained as a result of a series of Freedom of Information requests.

A council officer explained overpayments can occur for a number of reasons, including retrospective council tax band changes to properties or benefit awards to residents. Some residents may have automatic payments that continue after their death and, in at least one instance, a resident deliberately chose to over-pay. The figure owing changes daily and each over-payment can be for myriad complex reasons. Some organisations, for example, pay in bulk to one account for many properties, often thousands of pounds which produces a large credit. A council spokesperson said: “We always notify in writing any resident who has overpaid their council tax. In cases where people move house frequently without leaving forwarding addresses, they can be very difficult to trace.

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JANUARY 27 - FEBRUARY 17

The Have Your Say meeting at the Brighthelm Centre on Tuesday was only the beginning. From today until Tuesday, February 17, you can make your voice heard in print and online.

Community grants are essential for thriving local communities. They help community groups and voluntary organisations to support the health and wellbeing of the community and, in particular, our most vulnerable residents. And to tackle the root of social problems.

For details about how to vote on the big issues relating to the council budget - as well as how to submit your views, like the people below - see page 11. Or visit: www.brightonandhoveindependent.co.uk

Whoever is running this council after the elections in May has some serious thinking to do.

"The vast range of activities that grants help provide, from positive leisure activities to complex advice and support, sustains thousands of individuals and prevents them from ever needing to access statutory crisis support.

"If we lose public services either to the hands of the market, or through closures - be it the NHS, home care, children’s centres, day centres, the list is endless, then we will never get them back. They will be gone forever.

"The council is under pressure to find considerable savings but this approach is short-sighted. The impact hasn’t been assessed. The voluntary sector plays an essential role in preventative services, so what appear to be cash savings now are likely to be storing up considerable challenges for the future. Sally Polanski, chief executive of Community Works (www.bhcommunityworks.org.uk)

"Politicians, I challenge you to do the right thing. Do what you have been elected to do: protect and care for the citizens of this beautiful city. Sue Beatty, Unison representative for adult services in Brighton and Hove City Council

The excellent contributions at our Have Your Say meeting highlighted the complexities and concerns facing our elected representatives as they consider the city council's budget proposals. But Tuesday's meeting was only the beginning. It marked the start of an intensive three-week process of civic engagement in which all citizens in our city can take part. We publish a voting form in today's newspaper (page 11); the form will appear also in the next two issues. In addition, there is the chance to vote and comment online. In an attempt to engage those who do not read a newspaper or are not online, we will be taking mobile ballot boxes out into the city centre - and the shopping parades and the estates on the periphery of the city. Throughout, our aim is to inform and engage citizens in a process that offers repeated opportunities to have a dialogue with those in power. Honestly and openly.

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In recent months, the city council supported by independent experts - has been re-thinking how it supports people with learning disabilities. Two major reviews have been run, one focused on our services for children and the other on those for adults. These are hugely-complex and sensitive areas. There is certainly no "one-size-fits-all" solution for the diversity of needs we see among citizens. For children, there is also the importance of connecting support with schooling. Both reviews have come back with a powerful focus on putting the needs of our service-users first. Which is what you would expect. But what the reviews found is that, while we have some excellent staff providing brilliant services, they aren’t always as joined up as they could be. Nor always keeping up with people’s changing needs. For example, many parents told

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Specialist help is available from the city council's Community Learning Disability Team to enable adults with learning disabilities to achieve more in their lives

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us of their frustration with the number of times they had to tell their "story" to professionals - and the number of different places they had to go to access support. So we are setting a goal to bring together much more of these services into combined hubs, alongside our special schools. This will deliver better, more integrated care for young people with learning disabilities. For adults, we are seeking to put greater emphasis on "personalisation". Which means letting them choose what they want to spend their budget on, rather than being placed in services we already offer. We must avoid paternalism and, wherever possible, meet the aspirations we heard in the review of travelling and working in the city like everyone else. These ambitions will take some time to achieve fully, but my hope is that partners across the city will agree them as our goals at a special meeting on Tuesday, February 3.

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Meadow Vale housing plans rejected after residents protest Frank le Duc @BHcitynews

Plans to build 85 homes on a greenfield site have been thrown out by councillors. They were advised to reject a planning application to put 85 homes on Meadow Vale, in Ovingdean. Protesters were delighted by their decision to reject building on the nine-acre site, which is bounded by Ovingdean Road, Falmer Road, and The Vale. Lightwood Strategic, the property developers, had asked Brighton and Hove City Council for outline planning permission for an estate of one-, two-, threeand four-bedroom homes. There were, however, concerns about air quality, the ecology of the site - currently a paddock and the scale of the estate and the impact that it would have on the nearby South Downs National Park. Simon Kirby, the Conservative MP for Brighton Kemptown, and Nancy Platts, who will run against him for Labour in May, joined

protesters outside Hove Town Hall before the planning committee met. Mr Kirby said that he was delighted with the decision, having worked for a long time alongside the Save Our Deans group to fight the planning application. He said that the land helped the Ovingdean, Rottingdean and Woodingdean villages to maintain their individual identities and characters. Mr Kirby said: “I am obviously delighted that the application has been refused. This is a positive step forward for local people. “I also pay tribute to the work of the Save Our Deans group which has worked so hard against this proposal. Local people have also made their voice heard loud and clear on this matter. It remains my firm belief that the city council should be looking at brownfield sites and city centre sites where the existing infrastructure is in place to support development to deliver new housing in the city.” Ms Platts said: “ This is a victory for the local community and the people who have campaigned so hard to protect their area from over development. I have always

High Street vacancies continue to decrease For the fifth year running, the number of vacant shop units in Brighton city centre has dropped. The total number of vacant units in the prime pitch retail area stands at 4.69%, down from 4.95% when the survey was last conducted in the spring of 2014. The total number of vacant units in "Brilliant Brighton" area - the Business Improvement District (BID), which encompasses 517 city-centre retail and hospitality businesses - remained at their lowest level in five years at 5.01%; the national average is currently at 12.3%. The BID area covers Western Seafront

Clear road Repairs to a collapsed arch on Brighton seafront are finished. The A259 King’s Road re-opened at the junction with West Street. The road has been partlyclosed since April. The hole was caused by the failure of historic alterations to the structure. Works are continuing further west to rebuild a row of 33 new seafront arches for commercial premises, storage and beach chalets.

Road, Preston Street, North Street, and parts of both The Lanes and the North Laine. Vacancy rates in the wider city centre continued to decrease, dropping from 4.98% to 4.65%, during the period from last May to this month. The last six months saw the independent retail sector in the city centre remain at 71% of the available units - with large-scale multiples making up 29% of retailing overall. For full details of the survey including sector breakdown and business type ratios - visit: www.brightonbusiness.co.uk

opposed these proposals, which would have placed a huge strain on already overcrowded roads and put extra pressure on schools and bus services. “We now need an urgent review of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) to stop every green space being targeted by developers."

Nancy Platts, Councillor Mary Mears, and Simon Kirby joined the protest against the Meadow Vale plans

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ELECTIONS 2015

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There are 21 wards in Brighton and Hove, electing 54 councillors

Ward profile: Patcham Sitting councillors Councillor Brian Pidgeon (Conservative) Councillor Carol Theobald (Conservative) Councillor Geoffrey Theobald (Conservative)

Declared candidates for three seats Hugh Woodhouse (Green) Councillor Carol Theobald (Conservative) Councillor Geoffrey Theobald (Conservative) Lee Wares (Conservative)

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Patcham is a Conservative stronghold, despite pockets of significant deprivation. It has been served well by Geoffrey Theobald, the Conservative Group leader, and his wife, Carol; on May 7, the Conservative team is supplemented by Lee Wares, a very capable and serious first-time candidate with a background of achievement in business. Labour is about to select its three candidates, with the local party - as usual - at the back of the queue when it comes to being approached by the most active candidates. A naive but serious/rhetorical question: Why do the most determinedly-ambitious Labour Party candidates totally ignore wards where the most work needs to be done?

Factfile Households: 5,797 Density (people per hectare): 34 ■■ Women: 52% ■■ Men: 48% (6,866) ■■ Average age: 40 ■■ Higher managerial occupations: 10.7% (1,225) ■■ Unemployed: 5.1% (378) ■■ White: 93.5% (13,354) ■■ Black/African/Caribbean/Black British: 1% (137) ■■ Asian/Asian British: 2.1% (306) ■■ ■■

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Brian William Pidgeon (Conservative - elected)

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Carol Ann Theobald (Conservative - elected)

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Geoffrey Trevor Theobald (Conservative - elected)

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Hugh Woodhouse (Green)

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Geraldine Keenan (Green)

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Linda McRae (Green)

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Christine Ann Moody (Labour)

1,151

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Jatin Patel (Labour)

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Rosemary Collins (Labour)

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Philip Kevin Wray (UKIP)

252

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Christopher Hurley (Liberal Democrats)

219

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Lawrence Anthony Parkhouse Eke (Liberal Democrats)

186

(1%)

Long-term unemployed: 1.2% Number who cannot speak English well: 56 ■■ Dependent children in household (% of all households): 32.9% ■■ Christians: 54% ■■ No religion: 34% ■■ Number of same-sex civil ■ partnerships: 46 ■■ Divorced: 10% ■■ Living as co-habiting couple: 12.2% ■■ Married: 48% ■■ One family - all aged 65 and over: 9.4% ■■

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Lone parent - with dependent children: 8% ■■ No adults in employment - with dependent children: 3.7% ■■ Activities limited a lot by poor health: 7.4% ■■ No cars or vans in household: 20% ■■ No qualifications: 20.5% ■■ Full-time students aged 18 and over: 4% ■■ One person in household with longterm health problem/disability - with dependent children: 5.4% ■■

Source: Census 2011

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Purna Sen, the Labour parliamentary candidate for Brighton Pavilion, and Mary Creagh, the shadow secretary for international development, visited Sussex University to discuss sustainable development goals. Ms Creagh and Ms Sen took part in a question-and-answer session. Ms Sen, an academic at the London School of Economics, said: “I know just how vital it is that the UK plays a leading role in tackling inequality and to shape sustainable development.”

A church has received funding to help restore the Parish Church of St Mary, a Grade II Anglican church in Upper Rock Gardens, Kemptown. The Victorian landmark received £17,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The money will help to improve the building and to receive a full grant of £228,700 to restore its west-facing elevation next year.

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Creative Future Literary Awards 2015: Nurturing writing talent at the margins Greg Hadfield @BrightonIndy A unique national writing competition - specifically aimed at disadvantaged writers - is back. The Creative Future Literary Awards 2015 - organised by Creative Future, a Brighton-based charity - has the backing of Lemn Sissay, the poet and playwright, and Maggie Gee, the bestselling author. Maggie Gee said: "Creativity belongs to everyone. Creativity helps people survive hard times. Creativity can't be taken from us, but given encouragement, it grows. That's why I'm supporting Creative Future Literary Awards." Lemn Sissay added: "Creativity thrives where it is most needed. That is why I support the CF Literary Awards." This year's is the second national competition to discover the best writers from disadvantaged groups,

including people who have a mental health issue, a physical disability, a substance misuse issue, those who are homeless or in temporary accommodation, refugees, survivors of abuse, the long-term unemployed, people with a learning disability, carers, offenders or ex-offenders, travellers, members of the BME community, members of the LGBT community, or older people (65+). Dominique De-Light, Creative Future's director, said: "The Creative Future Literary Awards showcase the work of the most talented marginalised writers and as such gives those who are the most vulnerable and socially excluded in our society the chance to have their voice heard and their talent recognised. We were overwhelmed by the variety and quality of work we received for the last awards and are greatly looking forward to reading the entries for this year’s competition, as well as the rolling out of our national programme of workshops (a first this year)."

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The theme is Impossible Things, inspired by a quote from Lewis Carroll, the author of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, which celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2015. There are prizes totalilng £1,000 as well as professional development opportunities for winners of the competition. A special award ceremony will take place in London in October.

Submissions are open from March 16 to June 15. Applicants can submit up to one piece of writing in each category (poetry or fiction). Poems should not exceed 200 words. Short fiction should not exceed 300 words. People can apply online, in person, or by post. For more information, please email: dominique@creativefuture.org.uk.

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on fears and insecurities. This is essential to note, given that Brighton and Hove is not simply an island unaffected by national events. The key to this is building local resilience against messages FIYAZ MUGHAL is founder and of intolerance and ensuring director of Faith Matters, a that those who have a voice and national charity. He is working who want to speak up, have the with Brighton and Hove City opportunity to do so, while being Council to strengthen Muslim, supported and facilitated by the BME, and faith communities local authority. in the city against extremism, The One Voice Group and prejudice, and inequality. suggestions from participants will have over-arching actions In the last six months, more than in a number of areas. From 40 individuals from communities engagement with the police, that make up the city of Brighton through to local media and within and Hove, have come schools, the core theme together with the is to ensure that people It needs work, energy, and local authority and and communities feel effort from all of us to have explored a included in Brighton number of areas in a achieve the desired goal of a safe, and Hove and that joint desire to tackle they feel that they have inclusive and progressive area that a space in which to some key themes. Some of these can be a beacon for other areas.” develop. areas have included When the personal supporting parents space to develop feels to understand the constricted, individuals threats and risks to young people are unable to reach out and usually detach from engagement online and this was one of the ensure that the voices of all and internalise feelings of key areas that parents in the "One communities be heard, Brighton grievances mentioned before, Voice" group mentioned. Parents and Hove City Council has taken meaning that the full potential of felt that they needed training and the leadership to facilitate the individual cannot be reached. support to guide their children the "One Voice" forum with This is precisely what the One better so they could be better leadership and a vision to find a Voice work is striving to overcome informed and aware of online solution with communities. so that local vulnerabilities do risks to their safety and security. That is why I will be working to not grow, but are reduced over Members of Black and Minority develop strong role models and time. Ethnic (BME) groups and faith identify media representatives Finally, with leadership comes groups also raised a number of who can work with the local responsibility. areas where support was needed media. Allied to this, the local Brighton and Hove has shown to ensure their voices and input police service is developing that it is willing to listen and could be heard. Participants also a BME Consultative Group, to act on issues that have far called for support in ensuring which will reflect the range of reaching consequences for us all. community-related work that communities and voices in the Yet, there are also obligations brought together communities city. on communities and one of in Brighton could be highlighted But we must also not forget these is to keep talking and by the media and that such that prejudice, bigotry, and maintaining dialogue. Brighton work needed to be highlighted hatred is a "light sleeper". This is and Hove is synonymous as an to support good community why part of the work programme area that welcomes diversity and relations, which no doubt is to tackle such intolerance celebrates it. Let us work towards could be affected by national or so that local grievances do not building on this and making it a international incidents. become targeted and used by beacon of hope for the country in I am also clear that without those who seek to divide and play challenging times. Fiyaz Mughal

the local media and without the goodwill, energy and vibrancy of the civil society sector, good community relations cannot develop to their full potential. Brighton and Hove has many strengths - and communities, in general, work together and come together to ensure there is a space for all so that they can live their lives free from fear. Yet, we cannot leave such dynamics to chance; it needs work, energy, and effort from all of us to achieve the desired goal of a safe, inclusive and progressive area that can be a beacon for other areas. At a time when local authorities

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Train companies in Sussex ranked lowest in a survey of passenger satisfaction. Passenger Focus, an independent watchdog, found that - of the 20 operators across the United Kingdom - Southeastern, Southern, and Govia Thameslink were considered the worst. Thameslink and Southern scored 77%; Southeastern scored 74% -10% lower than the national average. The most significant problems were punctuality and reliability.

Crisis, the homelessness charity, has given homelessness services in Brighton and Hove a good report following a "mystery shopper" exercise in 16 local authorities. The visits to the city stood out because both the staff at reception and the housing advisers who assessed them were consistently "professional", "understanding" and "sympathetic". At the same time, the "shoppers" felt the "fresh" and "modern" atmosphere and layout of the housing offices gave them a positive impression about how they would be treated.

The £420 million modernisation of Royal Sussex County Hospital is awaiting final approval from the Treasury after a series of meetings since the start of the year. The news came when Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust met on Monday. The trust runs the hospital in Kemptown, the oldest part of which predates Queen Victoria. If the Department of Health and the Treasury agree, then George Osborne, the chancellor, could give his approval before the general election in May.

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The day the people had their say

HAVE YOUR SAY JANUARY 27 - FEBRUARY 17

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HAVE YOUR SAY JANUARY 27 - FEBRUARY 17

Brighton and Hove City Council is about to fix the level of council tax for 2015-2016. Do you think the tax should: Increase by more than 5.9%?  Increase by 5.9%?  Increase by 1.9%?

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Remain the same?

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Do you think there should be more government funding for council services? Yes

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More than 250 people attended Brighton & Hove Independent's Have Your Say meeting on Tuesday at the Brighthelm Centre. Clockwise from top left: Frank le Duc chaired the panel of Jason Kitcat (Green), Geoffrey Theobald (Conservative), and Warren Morgan (Labour and Co-operative); Sue Beatty gave a trade union perspective; Sally Polanski spoke up for the third sector; mothers and babies argued for children's centres; Councillor Leigh Farrow represented UKIP; the view from the stage; Councillor Christina Summers is an independent.

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Groundhog Day Greens: Labour doesn’t even attempt to fight austerity and to save services John Medhurst

And Labour is ruthless. It recently voted with the Tories (with Greens opposing) to reduce the amount of council tax rebate the poorest people in the city receive, Neil Schofield’s intemperate attack which amounts to a 76% rise in on Brighton and Hove Green Party council tax for those people. So (page 25, January 23) carefully much for crocodile tears about avoided the key issue. Which is how “regressive tax” increases on the the city can resist the destruction poorest. or mass outsourcing of its public The local Green Party has said services. “enough is enough”. A motion If the scale of cuts to local passed by a large majority at a government budgets that both a packed members' meeting asks Tory and a Labour government Green councillors to vote against would make in the next five years any budget with further cuts to are carried through, by 2020 the local services and to refuse to cogrant from central government to operate with hitmen sent in from the city will be reduced to zero. Whitehall to impose them. This means £26 million of cuts in This could be the start of a mass 2015-16 alone. movement in the city to resist cuts A senior council official said and restore the government grant last week: “From this year the lost since 2010. Neil Schofield council will not have enough funds worries that, if that happens, Eric for vulnerable people to go into Pickles would send in officials to residential care, but neither will it impose “savage cuts”, omitting Greens adopt anti-cuts stance;have Labour moral courage to mention that enough question money Lucas's ‘Militant Tendency’ and ‘No to cuts' - The motion in fullto provide social Labour: Labour’s preferred a party that prefers posturing to politics care for them at 2% council tax rise home." would raise only Between 2016 about £1 million, and 2020, there leaving virtually would be further the same amount of cuts of over £100 savage cuts. million. This will Last weekend, cripple care and in Greece, we saw support services people refusing to be to children, older victimised anymore. people, and the Syriza speaks for disabled. Lives will all Greeks who be ruined. Lives The article by Neil Schofield have suffered from will be lost. Other in last week’s Brighton & Hove brutal austerity Independent Mr Save-It says ... Outdoors Indoors We are installing services like imposed on them water meters in Save water, Brighton and Hove parks, libraries, by politicians and to help secure future save energy, water resources save money and leisure facilities - will go. bankers. PASOK, the Greek Labour For more water-saving information, visit southernwater.co.uk yourwatermeter.co.uk There willorbe many redundancies. Party, has disappeared - because Call us now on Brighton and Hove Labour Party it had nothing to offer. Labour is a visit www.davenport-wealth.com/seminars has no solution to this. They would British PASOK - yoked to austerity to reserve your place today. simply wield the axe and hope a economics, politically baffled, and Labour government rescues them. bleeding support to parties like the But Ed Balls, Labour’s shadow SNP and the Greens that offer hope chancellor, is committed to carry and opposition to austerity and on Tory cuts to local government cuts. funding, if in power. “People expect Neil Schofield says that Labour, us to be ruthless,” he has said. unlike the Greens, has the “moral

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and alienate many of those new supporters. It is likely it would severely damage not only the local party but the national party's prospects in the election. The Brighton & Hove Green Party will not support any Brighton & Hove Council Budget for 2015- 16 that makes further cuts to local services. We support a no cuts budget identifying how much government grant now needs to be returned to Brighton & Hove to avoid horrendous damage to local services. It is therefore the policy of Brighton & Hove Green party that any budget that makes further cuts to local services should not be voted for by the Green Group of Councillors, nor abstained upon to allow it to pass. The Brighton & Hove Green Party advocates a strategy of complete resistance to implementing further cuts to local services, including:  A massive communications campaign to a) explain why the Green Party is adopting this policy, the devastating effect of the level of cuts suggested for 2015-16 and the years beyond, and c) that Labour and the Conservatives will deliver those cuts because they have no policy or strategy to resist them.  Refusal to assist any officials sent by DCLG to enforce a cuts budget upon Brighton & Hove, and wide publicity to explain this refusal.  Working with the Brighton & Hove People's Assembly, local campaign groups and trade unions to publicise and implement this strategy and to create a focus of resistance to cuts and the austerity agenda.

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The “no cuts” motion – proposed by John Medhurst – had 17 seconders, including four Green Party councillors and a parliamentary candidate. Clockwise from top left: Ruth Buckley, Green councillor for Goldsmid and deputy leader of the city council; Alex Phillips, Green councillor for Goldsmid; Davy Jones, Green parliamentary candidate for Brighton Kemptown; Liz Wakefield, Green councillor for Hanover and Elm Grove; and Mike Jones, Green councillor for Preston Park.

Proposed: John Medhurst Seconded: Davy Jones [Green parliamentary candidate for Brighton Kemptown], Ruth Buckley [Green councillor for Goldsmid and deputy leader of the city council], Alex Phillips [Green councillor for Goldsmid], Liz Wakefield [Green councillor for Hanover and Elm Grove], Mike Jones [Green councillor for Preston Park], Alison Plaumer, Trey Blake, Dawn Thorpe, David Walker, Steve Peake, Penny Porter, Paul Philo, Valerie Phillips, Richard Stanton, Carlie Goldsmith, Tom Coady, Diane Montgomery

The first “Have Your Say” meeting is on Tuesday (January 27) at the Brighthelm Centre

I am pleased too that Brighton & Hove Independent has also agreed to be a partner in the “Citizens’ Drop-In”, another democratic experiment, alongside the Brighton-based non-profit Democratic Society. This event – the second in a series – is a free, open drop-in session for everyone and anyone to come and find out more about politics and democracy; how they can get involved in a positive way; and

ensure their voice is heard. It is about people power. Please do come along and drop in for a chat and a browse at this democracy celebration and fair on Tuesday, February 10 at the Brighthelm Centre, from 6pm to 7.30pm. For more details, visit: www.demsoc.org.

Dan Jellinek, is the Brighton-based author of People Power: A User’s Guide to UK Democracy

The rollercoaster that is Brighton and Hove Green Party politics has taken another stomach-churning lurch. At its general meeting, the party passed two motions that will define its approach to politics in the city in the weeks preceding the general election and the city council elections. Faced with cuts in government grants of up to £26m, the Green administration proposed a budget based on a 5.9% council tax increase, which would raise £4 million and would require approval in a referendum. Labour would support a 2% increase that councils may make without a referendum, while the Tories are simply split. But now the Brighton and Hove Green Party has voted to set an unlawful budget – inevitably resulting in Eric Pickles taking over the council’s budget and ordering savage cuts. It also voted to request Jason Kitcat, the Green group convenor, to stand down. The first motion exposes the Green Party’s aims and rationale with cruel clarity. Firstly, this is not about Brighton and Hove residents bearing the brunt of £100 million of cuts to the city budget that the election of a Green MP has done absolutely nothing to prevent they’re not mentioned.This is about protecting the Green Party’s antiausterity credentials and enabling the so-called “Green surge”. It begs the question of whether Greens see council services and staff as anything more than the collateral damage of Caroline Lucas’s reelection campaign. Secondly, it is the decision of a party that is lacking in the will and inclination - and, I would argue, the moral courage - to carry out the job that the people

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of Brighton and Hove elected it to do in 2011. Then, the Green manifesto talked about resisting cuts. But, for all the fine words, this policy achieves precisely the opposite: inviting Pickles to send in his commissioners within weeks of an election that the Greens are universally expected to lose. And all they offer by way of resistance is protests and street theatre. You don’t cure cancer by shouting slogans outside a hospital. The Greens remain an adolescent political movement because they won’t grasp this essential truth. Thirdly, it overturns the policy that Caroline Lucas and Councillor Kitcat declared united their party – that of seeking an above-inflation council tax increase through a referendum. It actually endorses Labour’s rationale for opposing large council tax increases: that they are regressive and hit the poor hardest. Finally, the motion’s whole rationale is that only a change of government can deliver a fairer settlement for local government. But, under our electoral system, the most likely outcome of a big Green surge would be to keep David Cameron in No10. Is that really what they want? Most older politicians remember Neil Kinnock’s evisceration of Militant at the 1985 Labour Party conference, especially the phrases about a Labour council sending taxis scuttling around the city with redundancy notices for council staff. What followed was a commitment that Labour will never play politics with council services and staff. Faced with government cuts, the only responsible solution is minimise their impact and campaign for a Government that can effect real and lasting change. “Some of our colleagues, it seems to me, have become like latterday public schoolboys – it’s not

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whether you won or lost, or how you played the game”. Again Kinnock eerily anticipated Brighton’s Greens: protesting against academies, but failing to deliver the new secondary school they promised in 2011; talking about neoliberalism, but voting against council monitoring of food banks; and supporting vanity projects like the i360, whose viability requires hundreds of thousands of car-borne visitors. A party of privileged poundshop Derek Hattons who, when challenged to defend their record on a council motion of no confidence, talk about the Iraq war. A party which - from top to bottom - prefers protest to serious political engagement and appears increasingly remote from the realities of a city of low and falling pay, soaring housing costs, and thousands using food banks. And the Green Party, at all levels, has some serious questions to answer. Do its leaders - Ms Lucas above all - back the Brighton and Hove Green Party’s decision? How would Ms Lucas, as MP for Brighton Pavilion, represent the city in Whitehall and beyond when her party has voted to opt out of the political process? What has changed to make Lucas’s party abandon the policy she endorsed less than two years ago? The votes at the general meeting were the votes of Caroline’s Militant Tendency. A party in a death spiral, incapable of looking beyond its own internal disagreements to the needs of the people it was elected to serve. A party of posturing and grandstanding, out of touch and scared to its core of exercising real responsibility. A party that will be rejected wholesale by the electors of Brighton and Hove in May. Neil Schofield, a former member of the Green Party, is a Labour Party candidate for Preston Park in the city council elections on May 7

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courage” to make the cuts required. If moral courage is doing what the Tories and the mainstream media want you to do, then Labour has it in spades. Because the Green Party has genuine internal democracy there are real debates and differences of view. Some councillors do not support the motion passed last week and prefer a 5.9% council tax rise to protect some vital services. Grassroots members want to begin a public campaign now against all the cuts. These choices are not easy. Neil Schofield trivialises them with “reds under the bed” invective and a claim that the Green Party is in “a death spiral”. In fact, it has doubled its membership locally and nationally in the last few months and has overtaken the Liberal Democrats in the polls. The reasons are clear. The Green Party has fresh, constructive, radical policies that challenge a corrupt political elite and a failed economic dogma. It has a fine record in Brighton and Hove as a minority administration opposed by a cynical Tory-Labour alliance. It has introduced the Living Wage for council employees, led the way in refusing to enforce the Bedroom Tax, and has made roads safer for pedestrians with its 20mph policy. It has also been hugely successful in securing external funding for improvements to the city, such as Seven Dials and The Level. If it sometimes lacks the courage of its own convictions, it at least does its best to fight austerity. Sadly, Labour does not even try. John Medhurst is a trade union full-time official and the author of That Option No Longer Exists: Britain 1974-76. A member of the Brighton and Hove Green Party since 2012, he proposed the "no cuts" motion at the party's general meeting on January 17

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Greens adopt anti-cuts stance; Labour question moral courage Green Party members have voted not to support any further cuts in services by Brighton and Hove City Council and have insisted even a 5.9% increase in council tax - proposed by its own councillors is “not viable”. A general meeting of the party’s grassroot members support a motion (see right) that stated: “To propose this rise in council tax in conjunction with a cuts budget would fatally undermine the Green Party’s anti-austerity stance locally and nationally. It is the worst of all worlds.” The “no cuts” motion – proposed by John Medhurst, a respected author and trade unionist – had 17 seconders, including four councillors and a parliamentary candidate: Ruth Buckley, Green councillor for Goldsmid and deputy leader of the city council; Alex Phillips, Green councillor

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Brighton & Hove Independent’s consultation exercise about how city residents feel their local authority should set its budget - in these times of tight national spending restrictions - is a fascinating experiment. But hasn’t the council itself already consulted? Well, local politics is full of official consultation. We have all had experience of this - and it is often a mixed experience. It is only natural that in a polarised debate – for example, will we or won’t we build a skatepark? – half of those involved will end up complaining the consultation was pointless,

for Goldsmid; Davy Jones, Green parliamentary candidate for Brighton Kemptown; Liz Wakefield, Green councillor for Hanover and Elm Grove; and Mike Jones, Green councillor for Preston Park. Leading figures in the party, however, pointed out another general meeting was scheduled before the crucial budget council meeting next month. In a further effort to downplay the significance of the vote, they also pointed out three of the four councillors who seconded the motion are standing down on May 7; only Alex Phillips is seeking a new term of office. Caroline Lucas, the Green MP for Pavilion, abstained in the votes and spoke only to ask a question. Green activists have been buoyed by news that membership has hit a record – with 1,500 members in the city, increasing at the rate of up to

whichever way the decision goes. Often, it is also true the council is compelled by law to consult at certain stages of a process and so the accusation can be levelled that it does so only because it has to. Consultation, too, is not the same as decision-making - and some see this as a problem as well. But, as with other vital aspects of a functioning democracy - such as the right to protest, the right to petition, freedom of speech, and the rule of law - the right to be consulted has its limits and is rarely directly linked to a decision. Nevertheless, it can be useful in many ways. For one thing, politicians are always interested in the strength and direction of public opinion; it is only natural in a democracy that

50 a day since the start of 2015. The “Green surge” - which party insiders say comes from across the city and from all sectors of society, not just students - means the party is likely to be the city’s biggest party in terms of membership by the time of the city council elections. Labour - which has struggled to achieve a similar surge - is thought to have about 1,600 members. The meeting also voted to ask Councillor Jason Kitcat to stand down as leader of the minority Green administration – or “Convenor” of the Green Group – in the run-up to the city council elections on May 7. In theory, the Green Party’s “no cuts” vote has to be followed by the party’s 20 councillors; in practice, the Green Group is not “whipped” and so individuals can decide how to vote on any issue.

This General Meeting notes the Motion, passed unanimously (with one abstention) at the December 2015 General Meeting, that the Brighton & Hove Green Party supports the production of a Budget for 2015-16 that will protect local services and employment, not cut them. The cuts to local services required to "balance the budget" for 2015-16 are the direct result of massive and unprecedented cuts by central government to the local government support grant, cuts which could mean a further cut to the Brighton & Hove budget of over £100 million by 2020. This will effectively destroy local services as we know them. The cuts required to balance the budget for 2015-16 alone would require a restoration of more than £20 million of government grant or a Council Tax rise of over £20%. The proposed 5.9% Council Tax increase is therefore not viable as a means to fight the cuts or defend the vulnerable. It is a regressive tax on the poorest, and it would hardly dent the massive cuts still required. To propose this rise in Council Tax in conjunction with a cuts budget would fatally undermine the Green Party's anti-austerity stance locally and nationally. It is the worst of all worlds. We are now seeing a "Green surge" and rising membership especially amongst younger voters, the primary reason for which is our inspiring anti-austerity message. If the only example in the UK of the Green Party in office were to implement a large cuts budget just before the 2015 General Election that would disillusion

they will often be thinking about confront this issue in recent times. That was before it decided against it. the next election. Against this backdrop, Brighton One reason, however, the council might find it hard to launch regular & Hove Independent’s big budget exercises like this one is cost. How consultation could fill a gap. As a poor beleaguered journalist, much extra money should a council spend in consulting people about I know the media are often attacked whenever people how much money it should discuss what is spend? wrong with British In a similar Catch-22, politics. Coverage national rules now state that is always negative, any council proposing a 2% they say. So it is or higher rise in council tax great to see this must hold a local referendum. positive attempt to Again, this is expensive and help people express the cost of the referendum their opinions and itself always draws criticism. contribute to a vital So at what point is it actually spending debate, worth holding? as it unfolds, in Brighton and Hove City the run-up to Council has been the only People Power: A User’s Guide to UK Democracy budget-setting UK council to seriously

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and to a set of both national and local elections. Of course, it is not the same thing as an official referendum. But no public money is being spent on it. And, as with everything to do with political engagement, the best thing for everyone to do will be to take part, rather than stand on the sidelines. The more people have their say in this exercise, the more local politicians will have to take notice of it.

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With only a few weeks left before the city council sets its budget, it is worth reflecting on what the Green Party are proposing to do with the £750 million. It is not a trivial question. With more than 7,000 staff worrying about their future, 250,000 people dependent on the council for services,and many businesses and community organisations pondering their life after the budget, what it gets used for matters. Before Christmas, they wanted to put up council tax by 6% and seek endorsement through a citywide referendum so they could then claim to have defeated the cuts. One problem with this strategy is that it doesn’t stop cuts to the budget. In fact, it barely dents them. Another problem is that nobody, not even the Green Party itself, expects this option to be backed by hardpressed residents. It’s not just the Greens who have mixed feelings about the referendum; the Conservatives are also split locally. One faction see the referendum as a potential benefit in driving out disgruntled voters on election day; the other faction will stick to a freeze and would rather see Eric Pickles step in and take over rather than facilitate a compromise budget. The Greens have now decided unanimously that even a 6% tax rise won’t do and that to agree any budget with cuts undermines their “anti-austerity” credentials. Sound familiar? It is all reminiscent of some of the arguments used in the late 1980s by Militant and the hard left, when they tried to force the council into a deficit budget strategy. A temporary moment

of glory came when they allied don’t want ideologically-driven with the Tories to defeat a lawful opposition to academies, when budget. But the gesture politics we have a shortage of school of the time did nothing to help places. protect services, most of which I realise that politicians can’t were saved as Labour protected always see the long term or the the front line and the jobs too. bigger picture, or even have If the Greens hadn’t promised a vision of what a place can to “resist cuts to the become. But you utmost” when they just need to look came into office and at Liverpool or ‘No to cuts' -to The motion in full planned sensibly, Greens: Party activists vote for councillors Manchester not to support any further cuts to services they could have see what such properly-managed a vision can budget reductions, achieve. Two generated income, great cities, both made back-office well run and well savings, and taken managed. Our a broad front of city needs the politicians with sort of leadership them. As many that they benefit Labour councils Have Your Say: A positive from, attempt to drive Brighton & Hovein our local to fill a gap democracy have done, they How it forward with could have also Independent revealed the Green a progressive HAVE Party’s “no cuts” motion reviewed services consensus that YOUR SAY and determined cares about where possible how some might services and creates a dynamic be delivered by the voluntary local economy. sector. This week’s Lord Ashcroft poll Sadly, no such bridge-building contains some material that the and long-termism wasMrever an Green PartyOutdoors should worry about. Indoors Save-It says ... option. Instead, we have had a It flatters its • Installlocal a water buttMP, to • UseCaroline a watering can • Fit aerators to taps • Use full loads in your • Fit a save-a-flush bag Save water, collect rainwater for to water your plants and cut the water washing machine to save a litre of water your garden they use by half and dishwasher with every flush succession of gimmickysave budgets, reveals “unanimous • Use a bucket and energy,Lucas, but it sponge to wash • Use mulches, • Boil only the amount • Take a five-minute • Save 10 litres of water by or chipbark that the car,has not a shower instead of a bath turning off the tap when designed mostly as a save political a council let of water you need money disdain” for compost to retain soil moisture water-wasting hose for a hot drink and save 50 litres of water brushing your teeth It’s easy to be waterwise at tool to use against Labour. This rubbish pile up and gridlock take home. Just follow these tips For more water-saving information, visit southernwater.co.uk or yourwatermeter.co.uk is no way to run a council. As hold. Eventually, the voters will Green Party members gather to see the link between their MP decide on their third and – it is and their council -and when they hoped - final budget strategy, do, it won’t be a Green surge they they should reflect on why they talk about. It will be a purge. are there. So my plea is simple. Can Local people put trust in them. Green Party councilLors - in They didn’t elect them to see what for most will be their last the Green Party play politics election - put the interests of with children’s centres, care for a service-providing authority the frail and elderly, and help before gesture politics and for the homeless. People want game-playing. Please get serious to see our city well run, not and put the long-term future public money poured into vanity of our great city at the heart of projects while nurseries close, budget discussions. or elaborate traffic-management schemes that create single-file Lord Bassam, a former leader of traffic jams. They want basic Brighton and Hove City Council, services like recycling and refuse is the Labour Party's chief whip collection to work. And they in the House of Lords

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This £2.3m funding for Saltdean Lido will help create a unique destination Simon Kirby @SimonKirbyMP

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As the Member of Parliament for Brighton Kemptown, I try to be a strong voice for our area and, at any one time, I am involved in a number of campaigns across the constituency. Having previously successfully campaigned for £420 million for the new Royal Sussex County Hospital, this week I welcomed another campaign victory. For a long time, I have been working hard in support of the Saltdean Lido Community Interest Company (CIC). I have been pushing for funding to restore the Lido. I have lobbied ministers repeatedly, as well as taking a number of them to visit the lido for themselves, to see what a great facility it could be. (Following the announcement, the minister responsible even tweeted to say I could stop nagging her now.) Therefore, I was delighted to announce the government has awarded the Saltdean Lido £2.3 million to restore the outside area and pools at the venue. This is great news; a thriving lido will be such an asset for the local community, providing a real boost to the area for residents and visitors alike as well as creating a number of jobs. This is a real milestone in the journey to reopen the lido. The Saltdean Lido is the United Kingdom’s only Grade 2* Listed lido. The funding will be used to help create a unique tourist and leisure destination and community hub creating 60 jobs.

The funding comes from the Department for Communities and Local Government as part of the Coastal Communities Fund. I would again like to pay tribute to the volunteers who make up the CIC, who have worked so hard to get to this position, and to all the residents who have supported the lido campaign. With an announcement expected shortly on a separate Heritage Lottery Fund application, I will continue to campaign on behalf of the Lido and to support the work of the CIC in restoring this important local amenity and bringing it back to life for people to enjoy. Other campaigns I am involved with include working to protect sensitive sites, such as Meadow Vale, from inappropriate development. I joined the protesters outside the Hove Town Hall ahead of the planning committee meeting to decide on the application for 85 houses. I have been clear that the city council should be looking to brownfield sites and citycentre sites where the existing infrastructure can support new homes. Being accessible to constituents is incredibly important to me and if anyone living in the Brighton Kemptown constituency would like to get in touch with any issues they feel I could help with then please do not hesitate to contact me. I hold regular constituency advice surgeries – more than 200 since being elected - and will always do my very best to help. For more information, visit: www.simonkirby.org

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Many people suffer from dandruff or eczema. These conditions don’t affect cats and dogs, but we often see itchy and scaly pets for other reasons. As with people, an uncomfortable itch that goes on and on can become really annoying - for pet and owner alike. Pets with skin disease often lick their feet, and rub their ears or bottom. Due to animals thick fur coats, skin disease often remains “hidden” in pets. Ongoing scratching means an infection can develop, but infections

rarely develop for no reason. Greasy coats and inflamed skin often start to get a bit smelly. Contrary to popular belief, smelly dogs and cats are rarely normal and this usually reflects some underlying health issue. Whilst itching and scratching can be due to parasites, particularly fleas, with the use of year-round modern parasite control this is a less common cause. Many animals have some degree of underlying allergic skin disease which can be affected by dusts, pollens and diet. With appropriate investigation and treatment all sorts of itchy, scratchy pets can be more comfortable and hopefully, less pongy!

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Today is one of the blackest days in history’s calendar Graham Chainey

There are days in the calendar that are dark, dodgy days. One such is the day of the winter solstice, usually December 21, evoked by John Donne in “A Nocturnal Upon St Lucy’s Day”, one of the bleakest poems in English literature. “Tis the year’s midnight, and it is the day’s … The sun is spent … The world’s whole sap is sunk … Life is shrunk, dead and interred … I am every dead thing.” I read it annually on the day, wallowing in its lightless misery. Another has to be January 30. Is there any other day with such a gathering of black anniversaries against its name? Take January 30, 1649. The scene: Whitehall. A scaffold hung with black, its floor covered with black, an axe and block laid ready. A coffin covered in black velvet. An excecutioner in a black mask. Multitudes of silent spectators. King Charles I mounts the steps,

regards the block. Then he addresses the crowd with dignity, puts on his nightcap, and declares: “I go from a corruptible to an incorruptible crown.” Then he lays his head on the block and a single blow severs it from his body. (Twelve years later, on January 30, 1661, Oliver Cromwell’s remains are exhumed and his own head is removed and stuck on a spike above Westminster Hall.) Forward to January 30, 1825, Washington. During a funeral service at the Capitol, one Richard Lawrence, later declared insane, fires two pistols at Andrew Jackson - the first attempt to assassinate an American president. Then to January 30, 1933, Berlin. Adolf Hitler, nattily clad in top hat and tails, shakes the hand of President Paul von Hindenburg as he is appointed chancellor. That night, Hitler and Goering give Nazi salutes as a triumphant torchlit parade goes by bearing swastikas. His “Lebensraum” speech will follow, and then the Reichstag fire; by March, Hitler will be dictator.

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January 30: Is there any other day with such a gathering of black anniversaries against its name?

Next, to January 30, 1945, when the cruise ship Wilhelm Gustloff, crammed with German refugees, is torpedoed by a Soviet submarine in the Baltic, with the loss of 9,400 lives, including 5,000 children - the worst single-ship maritime disaster in history. Next, to January 30, 1948, New Delhi. As Mahatma Gandhi arrives for evening prayer, Nathuram Godse approaches and bows. Someone tries to put him off – “Brother, Bapu is already late” – but Godse, a Hindu fanatic, pulls out a Beretta automatic pistol and fires three times at point blank range. Next, to January 30, 1965 exactly 50 years ago today - when

the dead march sounds through the streets of London, the guncarriage trundles, cranes dip in salute, as a million people attend the state funeral of Sir Winston Churchill. Next, January 30, 1968, South Vietnam, where a surprise communist offensive over the Tet holiday against dozens of cities and military bases - in which the American embassy in Saigon is nearly seized - will fatally undermine American confidence in the Vietnam War. Next, January 30, 1972, Londonderry, where 13 unarmed Catholic civil rights demonstrators, marching against the policy of internment, are shot

dead by British soldiers firing into the crowd, in an event known as “Bloody Sunday”. The British embassy in Dublin will be set ablaze three days later. And finally to Ivory Coast, January 30, 2000, where a Kenya Airways Airbus, after taking off from Abidjan, plunges into the ocean, with the loss of 169 lives. “Omen ab eventu est”, says the Roman poet Ovid of those black days in the calendar – “dies ateri” – when absolutely nothing should be undertaken. Bolt the door and stay in bed. He would have marked this as such. Graham Chainey is a freelance writer living in Brighton and Hove

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Business Brighton graduate sells to Facebook for $10m Only five years after graduating, a University of Brighton graduate has sold the Silicon Valley company he co-founded to Facebook for $10 million (£6.6 million). Willy Blandin, who was awarded a first-class honours degree in European Computing, co-launched in 2013 Wit.ai, a California-based company that provides natural language processing applications for speech recognition that allows users to talk to their phones and other devices. Mr Blandin, who is working with Facebook following the acquisition, said he had fond memories of his time at the university. Jane Challenger Gillitt, his tutor and course leader for European Computing said: “Will was a studious and very popular student and we’re delighted for him.” Professor Andrew Lloyd, dean of the university’s College of Life, Health and Physical Sciences, said: “It’s great to see our graduates doing so well.” Wit.ai’s market niche dovetails with Facebook’s mission to connect everyone and build experiences for its 1.3 billion people on the platform.

In a blogpost, Wit.ai said: “Facebook's mission is to connect everyone and build amazing experiences for the over 1.3 billion people on the platform - technology that understands natural language is a big part of that, and we think we can help.” Mr Blandin's degree was a collaboration with the Paris Descartes University and resulted in a joint BSc and DEST Informatique and is unique in the University of Brighton.

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City College announces its new Entrepreneur in Residence City College Brighton and Hove has announced its new Entrepreneur in Residence is Jeremy Jacobs, a local entrepreneur with extensive business and digital marketing expertise. His role will be to represent the college’s commitment to enterprise and innovation, supporting students and staff in developing entrepreneurship in practice and planning. He Mr Jacobs - who will have an office at the college and attend surgeries to give advice and guidance - has been account director for global digital marketing agencies across international markets, with clients that have included Waitrose, Lloyds TSB, Barclays, HSBC, Toyota, BMW, Open University, and Qantas. In 2009, he co-founded Indulgence Cupcake Company, which expanded rapidly and won a contract to supply Virgin Atlantic with cupcakes for 20 daily flights for two years. In 2012, the company rebranded to Raise Bakery to allow it to broaden its product range. Mr Jacobs has also featured in Food Network's Cupcake Wars in the United States. He continues to advise businesses and individuals on their digital marketing strategy including search engine optimisation, paid search advertising, social media, online, PR, website design and

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The Montefiore Hospital Cosmetic Centre If you have been considering cosmetic surgery, the start of a new year can often be a popular time to start to investigate further. The Montefiore Hospital Cosmetic Centre offers a wide range of cosmetic surgery procedures from breast enlargement and tummy tuck to face lift and nose reshaping, as well as the option of non-surgical treatments such as fillers and facial peels. Lynette Awdry, Hospital Matron says: “At the Montefiore we understand that undergoing a cosmetic procedure is a big decision, so having access to expert advice is an important factor. All our consultants are on the specialist register of the General Medical Council (GMC), with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Once you have chosen your consultant

they will be your clinician throughout the entire process, offering you continuity and peace of mind. “From your initial consultation to your post-procedure recovery we’re here to help you on every step of your cosmetic journey. We want you to feel safe in the knowledge that you will be cared for by healthcare professionals, focused on achieving the best results for you. “As a hospital we pride ourselves on high standards of clinical quality and patient focused care. Patients can also expect state-ofthe-art-facilities, spacious en-suite bedrooms and delicious and nutritious restaurant-standard food. “Our prices are all inclusive, meaning that once you have seen your surgeon at consultation and your treatment plan has been decided, you will be given a fixed price for your treatment with no need to worry about any hidden extra fees. Spire Healthcare's patient terms and conditions set

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out what is included and excluded from fixed price treatment. “As we believe that getting the right advice is such an important part of the process when undertaking a decision to have cosmetic surgery, we run regular free information events where there is the opportunity to learn about the latest treatments available and ask any questions that you may have. We want you to feel completely happy”. Newly opened in 2012, the Montefiore Hospital offers a wide range of diagnostic and surgical services for medical conditions and also cosmetic procedures. This state-of-the-art facility, located in a landmark building in central Hove, forms part of the Spire Healthcare Group, a leading provider of private healthcare. For further information or to book a Cosmetic Consultation please call 01273 828 148 or email montefioreinfo@spirehealthcare.com www.spiremontefiore.com

Jeremy Jacobs, the new Entrepreneur in Residence, with business students at City College

development, e-commerce and affiliate marketing. His most recent contract was working with Waitrose to augment its paid and natural search and social media strategies. Mr Jacobs said: ‘"I’m fortunate enough to have made a success of my own business and I am very excited about sharing my experience with others. I’m a responsible business owner and as part of that I want to give back to the community that has supported my business growth. Working with City College is a great way for me to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs and also to share invaluable

business experience to make their journey more successful. Being a born and bred Brightonian I can’t think of a better place to do it." Amir Bahrami, City College’s head of curriculum for business and commercial, said: “Jeremy’s entrepreneurial flair, which has enabled him to develop his business ideas into highly successful enterprises, is something that I feel will inspire and motivate our students. Having him regularly available on campus is a fantastic asset to the College and will help provide students with skills and knowledge that are applicable to all kinds of careers.”

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Competition Half term goes off with a bang:

Explosive, electric and eccentric, Brainiac Show Live! returns to Thorpe Park Resort for a nine-day thrill spectacular over February half-term from Saturday 14 February. Guests can catch one of four 45 minute shows that will take place each day between 14 – 22 February as well as enjoying the Park’s thrilling family friendly rides (*selected rides available). For more information visit www.thorpepark.com

Win tickets to Thorpe Park for a family of five For your chance to win five tickets to Thorpe Park Resort this half-term simply answer the following question:

Q What is the Fastest ride at Thorpe Park Resort? A Storm Surge B Mr Monkey's Banana Ride C Stealth To enter, visit: www.brightonandhoveindependent.co.uk/competition Brighton & Hove Independent T's and C's: Alternatively, email your answer, and include your full name, address and a contact phone number to: competition@brightonandhoveindependent.co.uk. Two lucky winners will be selected at random. Closing date is Friday, February 6 2015, at noon. For details see: www.brightonandhoveindependent.co.uk/tandcs. Thorpe Park T's and C's: Five tickets to Thorpe Park Resort to be used between February 14 and February 22 2015. The prize promotion is open to all UK residents aged 18 years or over except: Any employees of the Merlin Entertainments Group or members of their immediate families; or (b) Any employees or representatives of any agencies, suppliers or third parties associated with any attractions in the Merlin Entertainments Group. Only one entry per person is permitted. Reasonable efforts will be made to contact the winner. If the winner cannot be contacted, or is unable to comply with these terms and conditions, Thorpe Park Resort reserves the right to offer the Prize to the next eligible entrant drawn at random. The Prize will be posted to the winners before the event. The Prize is not transferable to another individual and no cash or other alternatives will be offered, unless specifically agreed by Thorpe Park Resort. The Prize is not valid in conjunction with any other offer, concession or online/call centre booking. Thorpe Park Resort reserves the right to substitute the prize for one of the same or greater value at any time. Thorpe Park Resort cannot accept any responsibility for any damage, loss, injury or disappointment suffered by the winner or as a result of accepting the Prize. The winner [and their group] are responsible for any expenses and arrangements not specifically included in the Prize, including any necessary travel arrangements, costs, travel documentation or additional meals. The winner [and their group] agree to the use of their name, photograph and disclosure of county of residence and they will co-operate with any other reasonable request by Thorpe Park Resort relating to any post-winning publicity including all social channels. Thorpe Park Resort’s decision is final. No correspondence will be entered into. In the event of a discrepancy between these terms and conditions and the details in any promotional material (including but not being limited to any e-marketing) or any other terms and conditions provided or as referred to at the time of the entry, these terms and conditions shall prevail. Merlin reserves the right to alter theses terms and conditions at any time and for any reason.

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The freelance factor local and London clients, but also the rest of the United Kingdom and a substantial proportion from international markets. Like Brighton’s CDIT firms, they display unusually high levels of innovation. For a copy of the full report, visit: www.brightonfuse.com

All graphics have been produced by Puree Design, a Brightonbased “micro-design” agency in Brighton. For more information, visit www.pureedesign.com.

Place of work 100%

Median income from self-employed activity can be misleading because people spend varying time on it. So the chart also shows the sector average normalised as if it were full-time.

Consulting Creative business Services Professional Services

£80k

Funded by:

Freelancers listed the following places as one of their three most important places of work

Revenues by sector

Median Income Full Time Equivalent

89.1% My home

80%

43.1% My clients premises 60%

22% Cafés / bars

Median Income

£77,778 £70k

20.7% Coworking spaces

40%

IT Solutions, Software and Web Solutions

£60k Advertising, Branding & PR, Digital Agency, Digital Marketing

£60,000

12.5% Other place

20% Graphic arts & design, Web design & development

£50k

£52,381 £40,000

£37,500

£36,447

Arts and crafts

£30,000

4.3% Somebody else’s home office

Importance of networking Freelancers find various aspects of networking important

£25,000

On aver

£19,375

A source of information about market trends A source of new ideas / inspiration

Content

£10k

11.2% Office I rent / own with somebody else

£45,000

Design Services

£20k

Film, Music, Photography, Publishing, TV, Video & Animation, Video Games

Marketing services

£30k

Digital technologies

£40k

(Knowledge intensive business services)

An effect of the recession and subsequent signs of recovery has been a growth in self-employment over the last decade. This development has been interpreted in various ways. Many in the policy arena raise concerns that this is an economic illusion: that these many individuals represent displaced employment, possibly the residual that is left after the essential workforce is identified. It is suspected that the self-employed are keeping up appearances with occasional odd jobs, struggling by and would prefer the securities of a “real job”. This report enters the debate focusing on the self-employed in the Creative-Digital-IT (CDIT) industries in one its concentrated clusters in Brighton and Hove. The report follows a study published last year, The Brighton Fuse, which showed the impressive economic contribution and growth of CDIT firms, the networked ways in which they work, their extraordinary levels of innovation, and the importance of fusion to their activities. The Brighton Fuse showed that those firms with high levels of this effect - the superfused - enjoy business performance three times greater than those that specialise. Beyond the firms in the first study, it was apparent there was more happening below the surface in terms of trade and contracting in the cluster, in that an essential proportion of the new value was being created by individual freelancers. This report analyses their contribution and role, which has been hidden thus far. The research design draws on the memberships of associations, co-working spaces, and meet-up groups in the city to build a sample of more than 300

freelancers, with their motivations and behaviour researched through more than 30 interviews and two focus groups. The results show CDIT freelancers are prosperous and use a range of different business models in their work, many exploiting cutting-edge technologies. Moreover, they diversify their offer, and promote themselves in different ways to different markets. This professionalism belies the image of creative freelancers as less than business-like, favouring the products rather than the management process of their work. We find that their income derives not only from

KIBS

A new research study - funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council – looks at the role of freelancers in the digital economy of Brighton and Hove. The 67-page study, led by Dr Jonathan Sapsed, is the result of “Brighton Fuse 2”, a co-operation between Wired Sussex, Brighton University, and Sussex University. This is an edited version of the report’s executive summary.

£8,500 Other

A source of new work opportunities A way of socialising Not important

43.8%

13.5%

32.6%

17.4% 13.5%

36.5%

28%

17.1%

Indifferent

42.8%

56.6%

of freelance rate network as import

50% 50%

54.9%

Important

Source of revenues by region Percentage of people who rated the following regions as ‘important’ sources of revenue

Local

London

Rest of UK

International

Mr Save-It says ...

Outdoors

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• Install a water butt to collect rainwater for your garden

It’s easy to be waterwise at home. Just follow these tips

• Use mulches, compost or chipbark to retain soil moisture

Indoors • Use a watering can to water your plants • Use a bucket and sponge to wash the car, not a water-wasting hose

• Fit aerators to taps and cut the water they use by half • Boil only the amount of water you need for a hot drink

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We asked why people are freelancing and theFriday, overwhelming response wasBrighton reasons of & aspiration, like January 30 2015 Hove Independent 21 realising personal business goals or lifestyle like flexibility, the next most important was better pay, with only a minority freelancing through necessity. Quotes are from our interviews and focus groups.

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Reasons for freelancing

We asked why people are freelancing and the overwhelming response was reasons of aspiration, like realising personal business goals or lifestyle like flexibility, the next most important was better pay, with only a minority freelancing through necessity. Quotes are from our interviews and focus groups. “It’s almost like a conspiracy with the freelancers, it’s like: why should we be long-term? Why should we take a lower day-rate?”

“It’s almost like a conspiracy with the freelancers, it’s like: why should we be long-term? Why should we take a lower day-rate?”

87.8%

Network identity

part of the creative community

Despite its importance, freelancers do not network very regularly

Interact th rough social media plat forms

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Interact with other people in Brighton & Hove through social media platforms Attend a rtistic/design rela ted meetups and events Attend technology rela ted meetups and events Net work at p rofessional association meetings Not very frequently

33.2%

38.2%

22.4%

54.3% 49.3% 54.3%

67.1%

Fairly frequently

Pay

27.6%

18.4%

“I think you’ve got probably some people who are doing it because they’ve just been kicked out of jobs, it was the only way to earn money.”

15.8%

Necessity

“I want to have something to work towards myself.”

“I do prefer having that freedom to set my own agenda and set my own time” “I want to have something to work towards myself.”

“I do prefer having that freedom to set my own agenda and set my own time”

Frequency of networking

40.5%

15.8%

18.4%

Necessity Working self employed seemed to be the only Working self employed seemed to be the only way to keep living in Brighton way to keep living in Brighton I was made redundant I was made redundant (or expected to be) (or expected to be)

part of both creative and digital communities

27.6%

Pay

To earn more money

26.3%

14.1%

87.5%

Aspirations

To realise my own business ideas

part of the digital community

of freelancers don’t feel part of any community

87.8%

“I think you’ve got probably some people who are doing it because they’ve just been kicked out of jobs, it was the only way to earn money.”

I could not find a suitable I could not find a suitable job as an employee job as an employee

8.2%

40.5%

To earn more money

51.3%

To realise my own business ideas

Freelancers were asked if they felt part of a community

rage

87.5%

Aspirations To have more flexibility have more flexibility (including working fromTohome) (including working from home)

28.6% 44.1% 23.4% 38.2% 36.5%

24.7%

12.5% 9.2%

8.2%

Very frequently

but only

20.3%

of them engage in networking very frequently

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Double Crossword

Last week’s solutions:

CRYPTIC - Across: 1 Remote; 4 Spasms; 9 Instantaneous; 10 Ejected; 11 Lapse; 12 Staff; 14 Typed; 18 Emend; 19 Digests; 21 Cooling breeze; 22 Petite; 23 Corset. Down: 1 Railed; 2 Missed the post; 3 Toast; 5 Penalty; 6 Stop-press news; 7 Sister; 8 Study; 13 Faddist; 15 Tea-cup; 16 Adage; 17 Ascent; 20 Garbo. QUICK - Across: 1 Trance; 4 Reaped; 9 Replenishment; 10 Idiotic; 11 Needs; 12 Miner; 14 Merit; 18 Roast; 19 Outrage; 21 Scintillating; 22 Singer; 23 Plunge. Down: 1 Torpid; 2 Amplification; 3 Chest; 5 Enhance; 6 Premeditation; 7 Detest; 8 Wince; 13 Entitle; 15 Crisis; 16 Moult; 17 League; 20 Trail.

Choose either quick or cryptic clues.

Cryptic Clues: Across

Codeword Each number in the grid represents a different letter of the alphabet and every letter of the alphabet is used. Use the given letter(s) to the right of the main grid to start you off.

1 2

7 8 9 10

Last week’s solutions: 2

P N A O M C U F H D Y L

E K G B V W Q Z R X S

19 20 21 22 23

Wordsquare

Down

1. Their wares are brought into play (3-5) 5. One unusually old object of veneration (4) 9. This jumper will cause irritation (4) 10. Where one puts the film secretly (2,6) 11. In the oceans fifty marine creatures (5) 12. Supervise a piece of poetry in Old English (7) 13. The causes of gradual deflation in the sphere of transport (4,9) 18. The skill is to attempt aesthetic achievement (8) 19. Being in a true dilemma, was sorry afterwards (4) 20. Describing one who is unfortunately spotted (7) 21. Stone near a way in (5) 22 & 7Dn. Surround the chiefs - those who instigate mischief (4-7) 23. Hedge plant used for filling rough mattresses? (8)

2. Don’t spare the lubricant that comes from here (3-4) 3. Takes food down for the bird (7) 4. This allows people to cross the water for two games (7-6) 6. Furniture for the casualty nurse (7) 7. See 22 Across naturally a gift (6) 13. Southern tent-

How you rate:

Across

around briskly (7)

1. 5. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23.

sat on! (7) 15. When it’s put in mortar a powdery substance results (6) 16. Erected properly - in the Perpendicular Style? (7) 17. Choose an artist to be the daughter of Agamemnon (7)

27 11 18

11 21 9

39 9

3. Irksome (7) 4. Foolish traditions (3,5,5) 6. Offering (7)

5 7 12

6 2

12 22

8 13

31 27

9 7

3 7 2 4 1 5 1 8 1 3 3 8 3 2 9 8 5 2 1 2 4 6

8. Quoit (6) 13. Superficial (7) 14. Famous (7) 15. Last (6) 16. Quack remedy (7)

M A B O N R ? E A I A

17. Particular (7)

9 7 8 5 4 7 6 1 8 4 3 2 6 7 6 9 2 5 4 5 4 2 4 7 1 6 2 6 7 9 5 3 5

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R O

Last week’s solutions: The letter represented by the question mark is R. Minotaur, Chimera, Cerberus. all monsters in Greek mythology.

Alphamuddle Rearrange the letters in the grid B to make five words that read both across and down. Five letters have been placed to start you off.

H E H

Sudoku Fill in the grids below so that every column, every row and each of the 3x3 boxes contains all the digits from 1 to 9.

Simple

Replace the question mark with a letter so that the letters within each circle can be arranged to form words on a common theme. What are the three words, and the letter represented by the question mark?

A L

7. Behaviour (7)

9 8

anise, ante, anti, astatine, attain, attains, insatiate,

8 words - average; inset, instate, neat, nest, nets, nett, saint, sane, satin, sent, sine, stain, stein, stint, taint, taints, 12 words - good; 16 words - very good; tans, tent, tine, tiniest, tins, tint, tints, titan, titian. 20 or more - excellent.

2. Deletion (7)

Fill in the white squares with numbers 1 to 9. Each horizontal block must add up to the number in the shaded square to its left, and each vertical block to the number above. Numbers may be used once in each block. Last week’s solutions:

Down

Scribble pad

Last week’s solutions:

Throw overboard (8) Staunch (4) Baton (4) Summing (8) Teacher (5) Take in (7) Stupidity (13) Counter-measure (8) Look for (4) Generous (7) Coach (5) Sharpen (4) Gather (8)

Kakuro 13

Give yourself ten minutes to find as many words as possible using the letters in the grid. Each word must use the central letter and at least 3 others, and letters may be used only once. You cannot use plurals, foreign words or proper nouns, but verb forms ending in ‘s’ are permitted. There is one 9-letter word to be found.

Quick Clues:

dweller to run 14. A Turk likely to get

S I G N E I B G E

Circlegram

8. As money, it’s

Intermediate

Difficult

Last week’s solutions: >

U E

From top to bottom Simple, Intermediate, Difficult

B R C S E

R H H H R

U O E U U

S U S R S

E B H E E

Last week’s solutions: Denim, Erode, Notes, Ideas, Messy.

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06:00 The Vote (x4) 08:00 The Newspapers (x2) 09:00 The Vote 09:30 The Vote (x4) 11:00 At The Amex 11:30 Latest Community Sport 12:00 Brighton Lights (x4) 14:00 At The Amex 14:30 Latest Community Sport 15:00 International Chef Exchange 16:00 Brighton Lights (x4)

06:00 The Vote (x4) 08:00 Bookenders (x2) 09:00 The Newspapers (x2) 10:00 Millionaires' Row (x4) 12:00 Brighton Lights (x2) 13:00 Best of Brighton Lights 13:30 Cook It (x3) 15:00 Millionaires' Row (x4) 17:00 The Brighton Lights Sessions 17:30 Bowlegs

006:00 The Vote (x4) 09:00 The Newspapers (x2) 10:00 Millionaires' Row (x4) 12:00 Brighton Lights (x2) 13:00 Best of Brighton Lights 13:30 Cook It (x3) 15:00 Millionaires' Row (x4) 17:00 Under The Radar 17:30 Bowlegs

06:00 The Vote (x4) 08:00 Bookenders (x2) 09:00 Mike Mendoza's Adur & Worthing 09:30 Best of Brighton Lights 10:00 Millionaires' Row (x4) 12:00 Brighton Lights (x2) 13:00 Best of Brighton Lights 13:30 Cook It (x3) 15:00 Millionaires' Row (x4) 17:00 Under The Radar (x2)

06:00 The Vote (x4) 08:00 Bookenders (x2) 09:00 Best of Brighton Lights 09:30 Mike Mendoza's Adur & Worthing 10:00 Millionaires' Row (x4) 12:00 Brighton Lights (x2) 13:00 Best of Brighton Lights 13:30 Cook It (x3) 15:00 Millionaires' Row (x4) 17:00 Under The Radar 17:30 Bowlegs

18:00 Latest News The latest news where we are, the latest sports news, plus national and international updates, and the up-to-date forecast for your area and beyond. 18:30 The Newspapers Mike Mendoza is joined by guests to discuss this week's stories in the press. 19:00 Brighton Lights A nightly entertainment show presented by Guy Lloyd and Lynn Ruth Miller. Expect to see all the talent from Brighton and beyond. 19:30 Latest News 20:00 The Vote Frank Le Duc covers local and national politics and the upcoming key elections for our future. 20:30 Latest News 21:00 Funny Farm A light-hearted look at how being in nature and working with horses can inspire happiness. 21:30 Bloody Mary Hit internet horror satire. 22:00 Modern Toss The stink of excellence in a world gone tits up! Comedy animation and live action series. Lots of swearing. 22:30 Sketchers Quick fire comedy character and sketch show. 23:00 Noise Reel: 2014: The Review This month we look back at highlights from Noise Reel's first full year, many of which you've never seen in full before! Shakedown, Drill:Fest, Breakout and more..! 00:00 Bowlegs Live music sessions and interviews with the artists. Presented by Julian Tardo. 00:30 Under The Radar (x2) Paul Mex and Jeff Hemmings show and discuss great music videos that may have been under your radar. 01:30 Bored Gamers Greg and Jim present a weekly show for gaming enthusiasts. 02:30 Sketchers 03:00 StageUp Unplugged A showcase of the best local talent. Performances, videos and interviews with upcoming talent. 03:30 Noise Reel: 2014: The Review 04:30 Under The Radar (x2) 05:30 Noise Reel Extra: Bootleg Festival 05:45 Noise Reel Extra: Maya Wolf

18:00 The Newspapers Mike Mendoza is joined by guests to discuss this week's stories in the press. 18:30 Best of Brighton Lights (x2) Richard Shayler takes a cheeky look back on episodes of Brighton Lights, first aired on the internet. 19:30 You Make It, We Show It! Latest Bill and David Netherton present films made by you, the great Brighton public. 20:00 Latest News The latest news where we are, the latest sports news, plus national and international updates, and the up-to-date forecast for your area and beyond. 20:30 BWC British Wrestling Weekly All the latest happenings from the world of the British Wrestling Coalition. 21:30 Latest News 22:00 Brighton Lights 22:30 You Make It, We Show It! 23:00 Bowlegs Live music sessions and interviews with the artists. Presented by Julian Tardo. 23:30 Under The Radar (x2) Paul Mex and Jeff Hemmings show and discuss great music videos that may have been under your radar. 00:30 Latest News The latest news where we are, the latest sports news, plus national and international updates, and the up-to-date forecast for your area and beyond.01:00 FilmFest on TV Jessica Kellgren Hayes introduces Latest TV's very own weekly Film Festival, a dedicated film night for movies, shorts, and new brand new work from film makers. 03:00 Bored Gamers Greg and Jim present a weekly show for gaming enthusiasts. 04:00 Bowlegs 04:30 Latest News 05:00 You Make It, We Show It! 05:30 Under The Radar

18:00 Latest News The latest news where we are, the latest sports news, plus national and international updates, and the up-to-date forecast for your area and beyond. 18:30 At The Amex Latest Sport were at the Amex. Tune in to see the story of the day. 19:00 Brighton Lights A nightly entertainment show presented by Guy Lloyd and Lynn Ruth Miller. Expect to see all the talent from Brighton and beyond. 19:30 Latest News 20:00 Hindsight: The Past That Moves You Victims and survivors in Northern Ireland. How do we remember and how does Northern Ireland remember its recent past? 20:45 Noise Reel Extra Eliza And The Bear Bmusic teamed up with BN1 and caught up with EATB when they visited Brighton for an interview and live session. 21:00 FilmFest on TV Jessica Kellgren Hayes introduces Latest TV's very own weekly Film Festival, a dedicated film night for movies, shorts, and new brand new work from film makers. 23:00 Under The Radar (x2) Paul Mex and Jeff Hemmings show and discuss great music videos that may have been under your radar. 00:00 Latest News 00:30 FilmFest on TV 02:30 Latest News 03:00 FilmFest on TV 05:00 Latest News 05:30 At The Amex

18:00 Latest News The latest news where we are, the latest sports news, plus national and international updates, and the up-to-date forecast for your area and beyond. 18:30 Mike Mendoza's Adur & Worthing Latest TV's Mike Mendoza present's his weekly entertainment show - focussing on all things Adur and Worthing. 19:00 Best of Brighton Lights Richard Shayler takes a cheeky look back on episodes of Brighton Lights, first aired on the internet. 19:30 Latest News 20:00 The Vote Frank Le Duc covers local and national politics and the upcoming key elections for our future. Expect heated debates as Brighton decides on Latest TV! 20:30 Cook It Andrew Kay presents the weekly how to cookery programme.Sourcing local, good value, seasonal produce and with guest chefs - we Cook It tasty. 21:00 Latest News 21:30 International Chef Exchange International Chef exchange does Rotterdam and Brighton. 22:30 Latest News 23:00 Under The Radar Paul Mex and Jeff Hemmings show and discuss great music videos that may have been under your radar. 23:30 Bowlegs Live music sessions and interviews with the artists. Presented by Julian Tardo. 00:00 Latest News 00:30 Mike Mendoza's Adur & Worthing 01:00 Best of Brighton Lights 01:30 Latest News 02:00 The Vote 02:30 Cook It 03:00 Latest News 03:30 International Chef Exchange 04:30 Latest News 05:00 Under The Radar 05:30 Bowlegs

18:00 Latest News The latest news where we are, the latest sports news, plus national and international updates, and the up-to-date forecast for your area and beyond. 18:30 You Make It, We Show It! Latest Bill and David Netherton present films made by you, the great Brighton public. 19:00 Best of Brighton Lights Richard Shayler takes a cheeky look back on episodes of Brighton Lights, first aired on the internet. 19:30 Latest News 20:00 The Vote Frank Le Duc covers local and national politics and the upcoming key elections for our future. 20:30 Bookenders Best-selling authors talk about what inspired them to write their latest novels. 21:00 Latest News 21:30 Ordinary Lives: Some Kind Of Life Exploring a constellation of issues implicated in being 'on the street'. 22:00 Hindsight: The Shorts With John Lennon A dangerous job as an armourer in World War Two living on an airbase with constant air raids and the sounds of bombing raining down. 22:15 Hindsight: The Shorts With Tina McCombe. Living a double life and the fight for acceptance and individuality during turbulent change taking place in Belfast. 22:30 Latest News 23:00 Bowlegs Live music sessions and interviews with the artists. Presented by Julian Tardo. 23:30 StageUp Unplugged A showcase of the best local talent. Performances, videos and interviews with upcoming talent. 00:00 Latest News 00:30 You Make It, We Show It! 01:00 Best of Brighton Lights 01:30 Latest News 02:00 The Vote 02:30 Bookenders 03:00 Latest News 03:30 Ordinary Lives: Some Kind Of Life 04:00 Hindsight: The Shorts (x2) 04:30 Latest News 05:00 Bowlegs 05:30 StageUp Unplugged

18:00 Latest News The latest news where we are, the latest sports news, plus national and international updates, and the up-to-date forecast for your area and beyond. 18:30 Post Feature All the latest movie news, reviews and previews. With Jessica Kellgren Hayes and Joseph Gunn. 19:00 Brighton Lights A nightly entertainment show presented by Guy Lloyd and Lynn Ruth Miller. Expect to see all the talent from Brighton and beyond. 19:30 Latest News 20:00 The Vote Frank Le Duc covers local and national politics and the upcoming key elections for our future. Expect heated debates as Brighton decides on Latest TV! 20:30 Millionaires' Row (x4) From penthouse to pool, take an exclusive tour of exceptional, outstanding, and unique dream houses. 22:30 Latest News 23:00 The Brighton Lights Sessions: Black Rooster Musical guests and band highlights from the Brighton Lights live sessions. 23:30 The Brighton Lights Sessions: Varjak 00:00 Latest News 00:30 Post Feature 01:00 Brighton Lights 01:30 Latest News 02:00 The Vote 02:30 Millionaires' Row (x4) 04:30 Latest News 05:00 The Brighton Lights Sessions: Black Rooster 05:30 The Brighton Lights Sessions: Varjak

18:00 Latest News The latest news where we are, the latest sports news, plus national and international updates, and the up-to-date forecast for your area and beyond. 18:30 Post Feature All the latest movie news, reviews and previews. With Jessica Kellgren Hayes and Joseph Gunn 19:00 Brighton Lights A nightly entertainment show presented by Guy Lloyd and Lynn Ruth Miller. Expect to see all the talent from Brighton and beyond. 19:30 Albion Night The Seagulls weekly show with Latest Sport. Featuring news about all the squads and competitions. Classic games from the club's archives and much more. 22:30 Latest News 23:00 Under The Radar Paul Mex and Jeff Hemmings show and discuss great music videos that may have been under your radar. 23:30 Bowlegs Live music sessions and interviews with the artists. Presented by Julian Tardo. 00:00 Latest News 00:30 Post Feature 01:00 Brighton Lights 01:30 Albion Night 04:30 Latest News 05:00 Under The Radar 05:30 Bowlegs

Ones to watch .... Friday, January 30 Modern Toss 10pm National and international – and local – favourites that just don’t care what they say in the name of comedy, satire and the cause of making people laugh, take over Friday night on Latest TV. Mixing up animation and live action with lots of swearing and leftfield thought, Modern Toss is in town and kicking down the doors.

Tuesday, February 3 The Vote 8pm

Wednesday, February 4 Cook it 1.30pm

A&E, the CQC and budget pressure - Matthew Kershaw, hospital trust chief executive, talks to Frank le Duc about the challenges being faced by the thousands of doctors, nurses and support staff at the Royal Sussex and in the local NHS.

Yum, yum, yum! Andrew Kay is on hand to help you help yourself to a most delicious meal or treat with this triple bill of the sensational cookery show. With tips and advice from guest chefs, it’s the simple first, second or fifteenth step to making tasty grub for just the family, or even a special night with guests.

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n Great potential to work from home n 6 bedroom home n OR 4 bedrooms with granny annex n Off road parking n Views over Woodingdean to the Downs/sea n En-suite to the master bedroom n EPC C71

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n 2 double bedroom maisonette n Arranged over 3 levels n Separate lounge and kitchen n No onward chain n EPC D66

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n 5 bed det family home n 25' lounge/dining room, modern kit n Popular location n Landscaped rear garden n EPC E53

n 28ft max L shaped lounge n 3 double bedrooms n Set in fantastic walled garden n Scope for extension & development stnc n EPC TBC

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the city is our office Bonett’s

Who do you prefer to work with when you sell? It’s the $64,000 question and I’d love to know the answer! As an estate agent, I have a vested interest in every seller choosing us to look after their property sale. But, how do the public choose their agent? If only I knew, I’d be living off the proceeds in some farflung hot clime!! As it is though, it takes different strokes for different folk and it always will. If it wasn’t that way, and one agent did have the monopoly of the market in any one area, it would be invidious for buyers: the agent would set the price levels of properties and could manage who saw what properties, and effectively ‘run the local market’. At first sight, sellers may say that would be really good,as they imagine they would be bound to get the best price and the best buyers. But, how would they know? Negotiators are often paid personal commission i.e. on the sales they make. So even within the same firm, they can try to arrange to sell to ‘their buyers’ rather than a colleague’s, as they will get the commission if the sale goes through. Only down the line, could it turn out that their buyer was a ‘man of straw.’ There are many objections to accepting this scenario...too many to print here! Luckily as sellers, you have the

choice of a whole range of local agents in Brighton and Hove. Large corporates, some with staff who stay for a long time and really know their market, others with high staff turnover and a consequent lack of local knowledge. Within independent firms, the same applies, although, with the most customer oriented firms, the staff tend to be local, loyal, enjoying their jobs and consequently staying in an area for a long time and develop massive local expertise. Of course, you the client, have to like the people you are going to be dealing with: selling a property is not an over the counter, quick transaction. You are probably going to spend enough time talking to your agents to either really warm to one other or to wish you had never met!! That is a good reason not to sign a long sole agency contract as, if it is not working out, you need to be able to change if you want. We generally reckon 8 weeks is enough to know if you are going in the right direction, working well together and have mutual trust and confidence. Somewhat bizarrely, many people choose their estate agent with a good deal less serious thought than if they were deciding where to buy their groceries. Indeed, two of the commonest reasons for choosing

one agent over another are that 1) they valued your home the highest, or 2) they were the cheapest. Hardly scientific, is it? There is of course no one “correct” way to choose an agent. There are those who insist that your best bet is to choose a small, local independent firm. The plain fact is that there are both good and bad local independent agents – and by the same token, there are good and bad among the larger, so-called “corporate” agents too. There is also the question of affiliation to a ‘body’ which sets standards for agency. Personal recommendation is often cited as the best way to choose an agent. Nevertheless…the fact is, we’re all different, and what works well for one person may not work so well for another. When you meet the agent, are they going to look after your interests or their own? Be sure you recognise the difference. We are celebrating 25 years in Kemp Town and Queen’s Park next week and in that time, we have dealt with an amazing variety of people and property. Maybe, one day we’ll work with you too J Paul Bonett F.N.A.E.A. M.A.R.L.A. Paulbonett@bonetts.co.uk Twitter: @bonettpa

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Sophisticated, stylish and spacious apartment with three double bedrooms which extends across the second floor of two Regency buildings. The reception room and master bedroom have large bay windows with side sea views and the apartment is a delightful fusion of period features and contemporary styling

The French Apartments, Brighton £425,000

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Very well presented ground floor apartment forming part of this historic Grade 2 listed period building, which is surprisingly secluded. You will find well planned living accommodation, private patios, well kept communal gardens and off road parking.

Light and bright, top floor purpose built flat with two double bedrooms. Conveniently located within walking distance of the seafront, city centre and mainline station, this contemporary apartment would make a perfect first time buy. Far reaching views across Brighton rooftops and with a glimpse of sea as well!.

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A contemporary, bright and brand new one bedroom apartment, with balcony and communal gardens in the City cnetre. New price

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GRAFTON STREET, BRIGHTON £260,000 (SSTC SIMILAR REQUIRED)

FLEET STREET, BRIGHTON £300,000 LEASEHOLD

Two bedroom seaside flat Ideal investment Great first-time home Just over one mile From Brighton Station Gas fired central heating

JD Property Network Estate Agents are now in receipt of an offer for the sum of £287,000 for 33 Sharpthorne Court, 2 Fleet Street, Brighton, BN1 4GS. Anyone wishing to place an offer on this property should contact us on 01273 737140 before exchange of contracts.

ROYAL ALEXANDER QUARTER £480,000

WEST STREET, BRIGHTON £500,000 LEASEHOLD

Two double bedroom apartment Sought-after Clifton Hill area Paula Rosa kitchen Villeroy & Boch bathroom suite South East facing balcony

In the heart of Brighton Gated development Allocated underground parking space Two balconies Kitchen with integrated appliances

HARRINGTON ROAD, BRIGHTON £2,500 PCM 4 double bedroom maisonette Popular Preston Park area En suite and walk-in wardrobe Free on-street parking Garden maintenance included Family bathroom Large open plan kitchen/dining room

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WEST STREET, BRIGHTON £1,900 PCM

FLEET STREET, BRIGHTON £1,650 PCM

CLARENDON PLACE, BRIGHTON £825 PCM

ARGYLE ROAD, BRIGHTON £1,350 PCM

2 double bedroom apartment En-suite shower Family bathroom West-facing balcony Allocated parking space

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One bedroom split-level flat Heart of Kemptown South-facing Redecorated throughout New kitchen

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My experience so far with JD property has been fantastic. Hope to carry on like this for many more years!" Miguel Garvie - 11 Feb 2014

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Sackville Road, Hove £800 PCM

Freshfield Street, Brighton £765 PCM

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