Brighton & Hove City Council has approved a refreshed Council Plan, setting out its priorities through to 2027 and celebrating the progress made over the past two years. The updated plan reaffirms the Council’s commitment to building a fairer, healthier and more sustainable city.
To deliver this vision, the council will work to be a responsive and learning organisation with well-run services that listen to residents, embrace innovation and deliver positive outcomes for the city. Our newly refreshed priorities are:
- A city to be proud of
- A fair and inclusive city
- A healthy city that helps people to thrive
- A responsive and learning council with well-run services
Over the past two years, the council has delivered a wide range of improvements across Brighton & Hove. More than 1,000 new homes were built last year, with a pledge to deliver 2,000 affordable homes over the next five years. Investment in housing quality has included major upgrades to council homes, new licensing schemes to improve standards in the private rented sector, and sustainability measures such as insulation and solar panels.
The city’s public spaces have been transformed through major regeneration projects, including the restoration of Madeira Terrace, the creation of Hove Beach Park, and improvements to Stanmer and Preston Parks. Sport and leisure facilities have been upgraded, 45 playgrounds refurbished, and Brighton & Hove has hosted the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025.
Brighton & Hove continues to lead on environmental sustainability. The council has published a pioneering decarbonisation pathways study, invested in zero-emission buses, and expanded its electric vehicle charging network—now one of the best outside London and leading the way in expanding our electric vehicle infrastructure. The city remains the UK’s only accredited urban biosphere, with beaches recognised for water quality and safety.
Children’s services have been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, and the council has expanded youth provision, improved mental health support in schools, and strengthened its family support model. Brighton & Hove also achieved the highest national take-up of Early Years Free Entitlement among disadvantaged two-year-olds, with academic outcomes across the city remaining above national averages.
The council continues to champion inclusion and equity. New strategies for accessibility, anti-racism and trans inclusion have been launched, and over 40 Afghan households have been resettled through the city’s commitment to sanctuary. Cultural events have celebrated the city’s diverse communities, and nearly 1,000 businesses have signed up to the Brighton & Hove Living Wage. Support for residents during the cost-of-living crisis has been delivered through the Fairness Fund and the Thriving Communities Investment Fund.
Councillor Mitchie Alexander, Cabinet member for Communities, Equalities, Public Health and Adult Social Care, said: “Brighton & Hove has incredible strengths, and together we’ve made real progress in tackling inequality, improving housing, protecting our environment and delivering outstanding public services. This refreshed Council Plan reflects our ambition to go further. Over the next two years, we will double down on our mission to improve the look and feel of our city, build more genuinely affordable homes, drive sustainable growth and make Brighton & Hove a better place for everyone who lives, works or visits here.”
To read the full Council Plan and achievements summary, visit Brighton & Hove City Council plan 2023 to 2027 refresh 2025
