28 September 2023
Beryl’s 105 Birthday.She could be one of the oldest senior citizen in Brighton and Hove. Much pleasure and good wishes for her longer life.
DME22: Beryl's 105th Birthday
26 September 2023
It was a pleasure to open Western Union Branch at Queen’s Road Brighton. Much respect to Western Union to open another Branch. All our Small and medium businesses play a part in our economy to help make this city thrive.
DME21: Western Union Branch Opening
26 September 2023
Assalamualiekum and welcome to you all, our specially invited guests, to this fantastic event here at the wonderful Ironworks Brighton to celebrate the launch of a new fostering film ‘Any of Us’. And that’s the core message of this powerful film. It highlights the fact that anyone who has the capacity to care has the potential to become a foster carer. All of us can play a part in giving children a chance to thrive and become the best person they can be.
‘Any Of Us’ is the sixth film produced by a growing partnership of councils and children’s trusts to promote local authority fostering. This project is in fact the largest public sector fostering film collaboration yet, with over 80 participants from Northumberland to Brighton and Liverpool to Kent. We at Brighton & Hove are proud and delighted to be a part of this universal and vital message: We all need more people to step forward and become foster carers.
Fostering directly with Brighton & Hove means that you can support your local community by working a with a fostering service that is dedicated to supporting local children and young people who need a nurturing, safe fostering home. It is our responsibility as a city to support our fostering service in whatever ways we can. This might be you encouraging local businesses to become more fostering friendly for their employees or perhaps using your social media platforms to show your support and therefore raising the profile of fostering. We can all work together to amplify the urgent message that more foster carers are needed. It all counts.
As part of the launch, you will also see some specially produced films by Neil Pringle including hearing from some of our foster carers and care experienced young people. All ordinary people doing remarkable things, drawn to hope, and not pushed by fear.
You’ll be entertained by the multitalented Al Start from Go Kid Music who has delivered marvellous music sessions to our looked after children.
And we will be asking you to play your part by writing your own pledge to support fostering by filling in the form found on your chairs that we will collect up at the end. Thank you to all foster parents, local MM and all cllrs.
I am delighted as deputy mayor to be here to open this event.
DME20: 'Any Of Us' Fostering Film Launch
19 August 2023
On this glorious afternoon for the 2nd year running we must thank the combined effort of the Brunswick festival committee and Brighton and Hove Heritage Commission for the staging this event. It is all about bringing community together, business, Culture, art , Community groups, small businesses and many more. Much thank you to the organisers for their hard work that brought many thousand stogether to celebrate the diversity and community cohesion.
DME19: 41st Brunswick Festival Opening
13 August 2023
I was pleased to attend a local company, KSD, which employs a large number of people from local area and has sponsored several local charities for many years now. So it was a 10th cricket match anniversary and family day to celebrate with local communities.
DME18: Charity Cricket Match
4August 2023
It was a pleasure to be asked to open Aydo Lounge & Grill restaurant at Brighton Marina. It’s our city’s business to play a part in promoting growth in our economy. Much respect and good wishes to Aydo and staff for their new venture.
DME17: Restaurant Opening
28 July 2023
University of Brighton Summer Graduation ceremony at The Brighton Centre.
In the last four days I have met with various heads of different faculties, Pro VC , Vice Chancellor, scientists, cardiologist , student union , students and staff.
It was an enjoyable, extremely concentrated set of events to engage and promote for our city of Brighton and Hove to congratulate all successful graduates, post graduates and new doctorates.
It is completed and many thanks to all. Education is the back bone of the nation.
DME14/15/16: Brighton University Summer Graduation Ceremony
25 July 2023
Brighton University summer graduation ceremony at The Brighton Centre. Another celebration for those who have successfully graduated. Big Congratulations for their success.
I had wonderful conversations with Pro Vice Chancellor , Lord Lieutenant and other heads of department.
DME13: Brighton University Summer Graduation Ceremony
18 July 2023
University of Sussex Summer Graduation Ceremony no 4 and 6 at The Brighton centre.
I was honoured to attend a memorable ceremony and wonderful get together to celebrate with all successful graduates.
Wonderful discussion with Chancellor, Vice chancellor, Pro Vice Chancellor, Honorary Baroness Valerie, Head of Development Public Affairs, Executive Development manager, Student’s Union, University of Sussex and with the city Mace Bearer.
DME11/12: University of Sussex Summer Graduation Ceremony
Visited Bilingual primary school in Hove. Spoken with Head Teacher and Governing body members.
Much respect to all organisers for your hard work..
DME10: Hove Bilingual Primary School
12 July 2023
10 July 2023
I visited with my wife, Jasmin, and was honoured to address the “Refugee Tales Project', organised by Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group (GDWG).
GDWG is working to improve the welfare and wellbeing of people held in detention, including making legal referrals on behalf of detained people..
DME9: Refugee Tales Project
5 July 2023
Chomp's school holiday lunch clubs are a free provision for families on free school meals and low incomes. I visited with my wife, Jasmin. Much work to do together for social inequality.
DME8: Chomp Lunch Club
5 July 2023
Trophies and Medals given to all winners in the Inter-District Junior School Championship.
Much respect to the Healthy Living Initiatives Organiser and Health Wellbeing staff from Brighton & Hove City Council.
DME7: Prince Regent Swimming Complex Brighton
29 June 2023
At the new Brighton & Hove Jewish Community Centre (BNJC) in Hove.
Mitzvah Day, held in November, is a day when Jewish people give their time to help others. It's not just people from the Jewish faith who celebrate Mitzvah day, people from all walks, all religions and others, get involved too. The day is dedicated to doing good deeds and acts of kindness for other people that helps make a difference in the community.
I was speaking with Marc Sugar and Peter Hills to connect with wider communities to breakdown all barriers and promote community cohesion. Much respect to everyone.
DME6: Mitzvah Day Launch, BNJC
23 June 2023
With Father Andrew, who is the Bishop's Liaison Officer. Classified strive to look after everyone.
Much respect to all talented singers in the group Sussex By The Sea.
DME5: St Mary's Church Kemp Town Brighton.
22 June 2023
Brighton & Hove District junior school athletics competition at Withdean sports complex. I was honoured to hand over trophies to all the winners.
Thanks to all schools and organisers.
DME4: Brighton & Hove Junior Schools Sports Day
21 June 2023
DME3: Brighton & Hove Secondary Schools Sports Day
Attending Withdean Stadium to congratulate all the athletes and hand out the medals.
19 June 2023
Off the Fence A charity that restores hope to the homeless and vulnerable in our society
Together Co a charity that helps those that are isolated creating friendships and connections with others.
Young Epilepsy A charity that makes life easier for young people with epilepsy
Rockinghorse that aims to get a quality of life for children who are sick or disabled.
DME2: St Christopher’s School Fundraising Event
A pleasure to help raise much needed funds for four amazing charities operating from our City:
Well done to the school and to all the pupils taking part to help raise money today for these worthwhile causes. Good luck, remember it’s the taking part that is important and the journey you took to get here today, raising money to help others.
17 June 2023
It was a pleasure to officiate at the opening ceremony of TAKEPART at The Level as my first official duty as Deputy Mayor.
TAKEPART is an award-winning festival celebrating community sport, dance, exercise and physical activity. This year it’s running from Saturday 17 until Sunday 25 June.
This free event brings together providers from across the city to showcase local opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to lead healthy and active lifestyles.
It’s an easy way for you to try out activities, improve your health, spend time with friends and family or find out what's available in the city.
DME1: TAKEPART at The Level
