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No Post for 16 Days in Woodingdean, MP Tells Parliament
A Woodingdean home had no post from 1 to 16 August, then 29 items at once, Chris Ward MP told a Royal Mail debate. He wants more powers for the regulator.
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Politics
Wear It Pink Day Friday 23 Oct: Kemptown MP Backs Campaign
Wear It Pink day is Friday 23 October. Chris Ward MP backed Breast Cancer Now's campaign in Westminster and says Sussex Cancer Centre will open in 2029.
Politics
Royal Mail Delays: Kemptown MP Visits Rottingdean Office
Chris Ward MP took residents' Royal Mail delay complaints to managers at Rottingdean Delivery Office on 19 October and says he will raise them in Parliament.
Politics
R-Bar and Charles Street Tap Closures Raised in Commons
Chris Ward MP raised the loss of R-Bar and Charles Street Tap in the Commons. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said he would try to visit Brighton.
Politics
Kemptown MP Backs Pub Beer Tax Cut Before 28 October Budget
Chris Ward MP wants Draught Relief on pub beer raised from 13.9% to 30% or more in the 28 October Budget. Brewers say it could add 3,400 jobs.
Seafront
Black Rock: Padel and Fitness Site Recommended for 5 Years
Cabinet has backed a temporary padel, fitness and food venue at Black Rock on a lease of up to five years. The preferred bidder is still not named.
Planning
Brighton Gasworks Paused: Berkeley Review Until End of 2026
Berkeley has paused the 495-home Brighton Gasworks scheme over rising costs. Gasholder demolition is still pencilled in for spring 2027; no date for the homes.
Kemptown
St James's Street Clean-Up Monday: Free Bulky Item Drop-Off
Council teams blitz St James's Street 7am to noon on Monday 28 September. Residents on the street and roads off it can dump one bulky item free, with ID.