Local authority for Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, England
Defence Secretary has condemned a horrific Berlin attack in which one person was killed and at least 29 injured. Police have shot the suspect after a 24-hour manhunt. A week later, Brighton & Hove Pride faces heightened security as authorities deploy uniformed and armed teams to safeguard hundreds of thousands of attendees.
Brighton’s i360 observation tower is under new ownership after administration in 2024 and a £51m debt write-off by the council. CIPFA’s report found projections overestimated visitor numbers, but officials say regeneration along the seafront continues to benefit the city.