The Villas Foodbank (Hove and Portslade) is our local open-to-all food bank. Open 10am-2pm Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. No referrals are required.
Category: Local News
FOPA Christmas update 2020
At last some good news to report – Two important FOPA campaigns have reached successful conclusions.
Application for a block of four flats at the lower end of St.John’s Road, at the rear of 25-27 Adelaide Crescent
FOPA aims to monitor Planning and Listed Building Applications affecting our area, and will consider commenting on any that are contentious.
COVID-19 Help a neighbour
FOPA has had requests from members that would like to offer services to help neighbours in isolation. FOPA will then help co-ordinate a helper to a request. If you are interested in helping or if you need some help please read more
Break-in at the Seagulls (formerly Newstop) Store
A burglary occurred at the local corner store Seagulls on the 18/04/2020, breaking the glass and clearing out the tobacco and liquor stocks. Insurance only covers part of the loss – Dana and Elisabeth are now struggling can you help with a donation?
PAG Fund Easter egg hunt 2020 – CANCELLED
The Palmeira & Adelaide Garden Fund have cancelled the first event for 2020 – the Easter egg hunt due to take place on 12th April – in line with Government advice regarding the Covid 19 virus.
Libraries Customer Surveys
B&H Libraries have just launched a public survey which will run for 6 weeks, from Wednesday 26th February to Friday 10th April. This survey is larger than our normal annual survey as they want to get the public’s opinions on a range of services.
City briefing on Covid-19
Brighton & Hove City Council have provided an update on the evolving situation around Coronavirus (Covid-19) and the actions being taken in the city. Do you have friends or neighbours you could bring food to or run errands? This is a good reminder to all of us to check in on our neighbours even with a note or phone call.
Flower Festival at Lancing College
Between 20 and 23 August 2020, Lancing College Chapel, the largest school chapel in the world, will host the Sense of Place Flower Festival. The Festival designer, Linda Porrett, has won a number of gold medals for her designs at Chelsea Flower Show and World Shows, and her imaginative designs for Lancing are set to […]
Community Alert:
In the past couple of weeks we have received reports of break-ins to properties on the Square and Crescent whilst the homeowner has been at home. We ask all neighbours to take extra precautions and ensure that your property is as secure as you can make it. But also to look out for any suspicious behaviour in the area and notify neighbours. The police have reacted quickly in these cases. If this happens to you please call 999 as soon as possible.