Latest News by James Dunham

TWENTY IS NOT PLENTY
It’s been an on-going issue, which has driven some residents and councilors in Brighton and Hove round the bend. And now a planned roll out of 20 mph to the city’s suburbs has been put on hold. Conservative and Labour voted to defer the proposals after criticizing the Green party’s “all or nothing” approach to the scheme. But it’s not the end of the potential rollout; the plans will be re-discussed in January.

HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY PCC
It’s been 24 months since Katy Bourne was appointed Police and Crime Commissioner.
Since then, she’s drawn national attention by her idea to give number plates to cyclists and championed a domestic violence campaign launched by Sussex Police.
But with the force set to restructure its operation following announcements of a budget cut, how does the PCC see the future of policing in the county?
Watch Katy Bourne’s interview with Latest TV’s James Lillywhite at www.thelatest.tv.

WOULD YOU RUN THE RISK?
When you approach a level crossing, be it on foot or by car, your inclination would be to stop. But for many people in Sussex that is not the case and new figures reveal residents in the city are dicing with death. The British Transport Police have since launched a campaign to get more people to be aware of crossing dangers. Officers have also been visiting schools to teach young people about when things can go wrong.

WASTE NOT WANT NOT
Putting a meal on the table can sometimes be a struggle for a number of people in Brighton and Hove. But a new initiative is hoping to make life a little easier for those who are finding it difficult to feed hungry tummies. The Food Waste Collective redistributes perfectly usable food, which cannot be used for commercial use. Packages containing dry goods, bakery foods and vegetables will soon be on the way to poverty charities in the city. Certainly food for thought.

WALK THIS WAY
Plans to pedestrianise Brighton’s East Street have been unveiled. It means the shopping area will be a vehicle free zone between 11am and 7pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Brighton and Hove City Council suggest the measures would be more beneficial to shoppers and businesses. But are all parties singing from the same hymn sheet? Latest TV’s Ceirney Eddie finds out what people in the area think, watch his report at www.thelatest.tv.

KNOCK KNOCK
They were part of the city’s underworld and infamous for their actions. And a new book detailing the lives of the Brighton Knocker Boys has been released. For those who aren’t familiar with the Knocker Boys, they were a group who conned residents out of high value goods for a low price. Watch Latest TV’s Rob Gomez delve into a sinister side of Brighton’s make up at www.thelatest.tv

NEW LEASE OF LIFE
Community is back on the menu again for one part of Brighton. Crowhurst Hall in Preston Park was first opened in 1928 but since then has failed to keep up with the test of time. That is until a campaign to raise thousands reached its target to kick-start renovations. With the centre opening its doors, Latest TV’s Mhairi Beveridge went along to find out how the new facilities were received by local residents.

REHOME OUR HENS
Finally, a reminder of Latest TV’s on-going campaign to find a home for 6,000 hens. In a few weeks the birds will be heading for the slaughterhouse, something animal activist Sue Baumgardt wanted to prevent by getting in touch with Latest News. To back the campaign, email: news@thelatest.tv or call 01273 885750.