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City centre waste and public space initiatives in Brighton

Source: https://conferences.brightoncentre.co.uk/brighton-centre-esg/ I’ve spent 15 years working across urban development, sustainability, and community engagement projects, and Brighton has always stood out to me as a city that takes environmental responsibility...

Station access improvements and rail capacity for Brighton

Source: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/our-work/our-routes/sussex/brighton-main-line-upgrade-proposals/ I’ve been thinking about what you mentioned regarding station access improvements and rail capacity in Brighton. Having led infrastructure projects for over 15...

Housing affordability and short-let policy debates in Brighton

Source: https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/brighton-to-push-ahead-with-short-lets-restrictions Brighton’s housing market has become a mirror of larger national tensions—balancing tourism-driven short-lets with residents’ needs for affordable housing. Having spent 15 years...

i360 operations and investment updates for Brighton

Source: https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/news/2024/brighton-i360-goes-administration In my 15 years leading development teams across coastal infrastructure projects, few landmarks have sparked as much debate and ambition as the i360...

Pride and Festival headline Brighton cultural calendar

Source: https://www.brighton-pride.org/ I’ve been thinking about what you mentioned regarding the challenge of capturing the essence of Brighton’s cultural vibrancy, especially around Pride and festival...

Royal Sussex County Hospital milestones announced in Brighton

Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-62478739 After 15 years leading healthcare transformations and managing complex hospital rollouts, I've seen what it really takes to achieve meaningful milestones. The Royal Sussex...

A259 cycleway extensions improve Brighton active travel

Source: https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/news/2025/a259-hove-portslade-active-travel-scheme-have-your-say In my 15 years leading urban development and infrastructure projects, I’ve seen how the smallest pathway redesigns can change entire cities. The A259...

Coastal protection and public realm upgrades in Brighton

Source: https://dredgewire.com/brighton-beach-joins-southsea-paignton-sidmouth-and-blackpool-sands-for-epic-coastal-overhaul-and-tourism-surge-the-uk-coastline-is-about-to-change-forever/ I’ve been thinking about what’s really changed in coastal protection and public realm upgrades in Brighton over the past decade. Back in 2018,...

Madeira Terraces restoration programme advances on Brighton seafront

Source: https://purcellarchitecture.com/project/madeira-terrace/ After spending over 15 years managing public-private infrastructure projects, I’ve learned that regeneration efforts rarely unfold as planned. The Madeira Terraces restoration programme...

Valley Gardens Phase Three Reshapes Central Brighton

Source: https://www.brighton-society.org.uk/valley-gardens-phase-3/ I’ve been watching the Valley Gardens Phase Three project with real curiosity—and a bit of déjà vu. In my 15 years leading urban...