Welcome to BrightonBeautiful.com!

This website was born from the Say No To New Bins campaign which I started in November 2003. Brighton and Hove Council trying to force this scheme upon us when the opposition was about 20 to 1 against the idea made me realise that they had forgotten the concept of democracy. They happily took our Council Tax, and felt little need to justify what they used these funds for. This must change.

We have all been complacent. We have all allowed this to happen. Now people can post their views here (whatever they are, you may have to justify them with a good argument!) without fear of censorship.

The more we come together, the stronger we are. We can make a difference, and we can save and enhance this beautiful city with its Regency crescents and fascinating architecture.

The first thing to do is let us know you views, whatever they may be. You can do this by clicking on the top link to "Join the Forums ", and register your username (we never reveal personal information to anyone, or you may, if you wish, use a 'nom de plume'). Remember the aim of this site is democracy, so it is vital we hear from as many people as possible. Be sure to tell your friends about the site, even if they are not in the bin areas, they can comment on things that they are not happy about in Brighton and Hove.

Best Wishes,

TONY DAVENPORT

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Man named after car plunge death
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Train sex suspect CCTV released
A CCTV image of a man who sexually assaulted a 17-year-old girl on a Surrey train is released by police.
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University to get official launch
A university made up of three merged colleges, one of which was attended by artist Tracey Emin, will be launched.
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Murder suspect's bail stood down
A man who was arrested on suspicion of murdering a missing woman is stood down from police bail.
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Airport rail links 'unfit for games'
Airport rail links could be "unfit for purpose" by the time of the 2012 Olympics, a council says.
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Model targets foot-and-mouth risk
Scientists find a way to quickly identify livestock at risk from airborne transmitted foot-and-mouth.
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Seafront attack man is identified
A man dies in hospital in Sussex more than a week after he was attacked in Brighton.
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Dead whale washed up on beach
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Man, 34, assaulted outside home
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Two bluetongue cases discovered
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