Tarner Community Clean Up
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The Tarner Area Community Clean-up and Eco-fair was held today. "It was good to take the children to something constructive where they could see the community pulling together, during the school holidays. We all enjoyed clearing up rubbish around Kingswood and Milner Flats, planting som......
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Des Turner is announcinga new venue for one of his six monthly advice surgeries held in the Brighton Kemptown constituency (Palace Pier to Peacehaven, Marine Drive to Moulsecoomb.) Des will be available to meet constituents on the first Friday of each month between 3.30 and 5.30pm in the m......
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Simon Burgess went "back to school" this week, attending a Question Time-style event at Peacehaven Community School, where he was quizzed on various local and national issues. "It was great to meet the pupils and staff in their impressive school building" said Simon, "and you can't help......
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Des & Simon fight dog beach ban
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Des and Simon are joining local dog owners in opposing the proposed ban on dogs using city beaches during the summer months. If the Conservative-led council plan is approved, dog owners will face a fine for taking their pets onto beaches between April and September.......
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Simon submits memorial plan
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The siting of a permanent AIDS memorial in Brighton has moved a step closer. Simon Burgess, Chair of the AIDS Memorial Project and Labour's candidate to succeed Des Turner MP, said "it was an honour to be able to sign and submit the planning application on behalf of the cross-part......
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Saltdean by-election success
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Congratulations to Labour's John Carden on his success in boosting Labour's vote in the East Saltdean by-election last Thursday. Labour won more votes than last May - despite a lower turnout overall - while the number of votes for the Conservative Party declined. "This shows that when we ca......
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Save John Howard Cottages
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Simon Burgess, Labour's candidate for Brighton Kemptown, has joined with Des Turner and local Labour councillors Gill Mitchell and Warren Morgan in condemning the sale and closure of John Howard Cottages. The site on Roedean Road is home to more than 20 retired nurses founded in 1922 ......
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Des and Simon will be attending Remembrance ceremonies In Brighton and Peacehaven this weekend, laying wreaths in memory of all those who have given their lives in service of their country. Des has already attended the annual Remembrance event held at Whitehawk Primary Sc......
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Tories press ahead with incinerator
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Des Turner, Labour MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, has reacted angrily to the decision behind closed doors to go ahead with the construction of anincinerator at Newhaven, costing double the original estimate. “I am extremelydisappointed by the crazy decision ye......
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Simon at Tarner World Festival
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Simon Burgess attended the Tarner World Festival on Saturday. Simon said; "The Tarner Area Partnership is a great example of how the Council, the Police and other agencies should work with the local community - I have always enjoyed working with such enthusiastic, straight talking representativ......
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Concern at communal bins consultation failiure
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Labour on Brighton & Hove city council are expressing concern at moves by the Conservative-led council to introduce communal bins across the city centre without proper consultation. "Residents know best where communal bins should be placed, "said East Brighton Labour councillor Warren Morga......
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Simon backs AIDS memorial
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Simon Burgess, Labour's candidate for Brighton Kemptown, is asking the public to help choose the design of a memorial to AIDS victims. Simon, who was asked to chair the consultation group by the memorial trustees, said: "Sadly, many of us have lost either friends, partners, colle......
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Peacehaven sewage decision - good and bad news
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Des Turner MP says;“I am delighted that the current proposals from Southern Waterto build a sewage treatment works on Lower Hoddern Farm at north Peacehaven has been refused. However I am deeply disappointed at the Inspector’srecommendation that Lower Hoddern Farm is an appropriate site ......
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Falmer decision welcomed by Labour
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Simon Burgess, prospective parliamentary candidate for the Labour party, said: "It's fantastic. I'm not surprised but hugely relieved and pleased. It's going to make a huge difference to sport across the city and benefit the whole of Sussex. It's missed having great sports facilities and ......
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Local and National Government Labour Party Brighton and Hove Labour Party David Lepper MP, Labour, Brighton Pavilion Celia Barlow MP, Labour, Hove Peter Skinner, Labour Member of the European Parliament for the South East Brighton & Hove City Council L......
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The Tarner Area Community Clean-up and Eco-fair was held today. "It was good to take the children to something constructive where they could see the community pulling together, during the school holidays. We all enjoyed clearing up rubbish around Kingswood and Milner Flats, planting som......
Des Turner is announcinga new venue for one of his six monthly advice surgeries held in the Brighton Kemptown constituency (Palace Pier to Peacehaven, Marine Drive to Moulsecoomb.) Des will be available to meet constituents on the first Friday of each month between 3.30 and 5.30pm in the m......
Simon Burgess went "back to school" this week, attending a Question Time-style event at Peacehaven Community School, where he was quizzed on various local and national issues. "It was great to meet the pupils and staff in their impressive school building" said Simon, "and you can't help......
Des and Simon are joining local dog owners in opposing the proposed ban on dogs using city beaches during the summer months. If the Conservative-led council plan is approved, dog owners will face a fine for taking their pets onto beaches between April and September.......
The siting of a permanent AIDS memorial in Brighton has moved a step closer. Simon Burgess, Chair of the AIDS Memorial Project and Labour's candidate to succeed Des Turner MP, said "it was an honour to be able to sign and submit the planning application on behalf of the cross-part......
Des and Simon will be attending Remembrance ceremonies In Brighton and Peacehaven this weekend, laying wreaths in memory of all those who have given their lives in service of their country. Des has already attended the annual Remembrance event held at Whitehawk Primary Sc......