Changes to council services over the May bank holiday weekend Residents have started moving into 2 new developments in Whitehawk and Rottingdean providing a total of 59 new council homes The other 21 are in Nicolson Place and Vaughan Williams Way on part of the former site of St Aubyn’s School in Rottingdean Both developments were built by private developers and have not previously been occupied They have been bought by the council to be let as council-rented accommodation for people on the city’s housing register Some of the properties are ideal for existing council tenants looking to downsize helping to free up large family homes for others.  Increasing the supply of housing in the city is a priority for the council – and the purchase of the homes is part of a range of measures to provide more council homes The Kubic Apartments in Whitehawk are a mix of one including 2 wheelchair accessible properties The St Aubyn’s homes in Rottingdean are a mix of one including 4 wheelchair accessible properties. They were built by a developer as part of the affordable housing development on the site said: “We are facing a housing crisis in the city and being proactive in our approach to secure more council housing “The purchase of the Kubic Apartments and St Aubyn’s homes provides a substantial boost of 59 good quality properties meeting a range of needs from one bedroom flats to 3 bedroom family houses “We are delighted to see residents starting to move in and hope they will be very happy in their beautiful new homes.” Measures to increase the supply of housing in the city include: Work is getting underway to transform a former office building in the Old Steine to provide 11 new council homes Work will start soon on 2 new council housing developments in Hollingbury A proposal on the potential purchase of 21 homes to provide more council housing will be considered at the next Cabinet meeting alongside an update on our New Homes for Neighbourhoods building programme More than 1,400 people have signed a petition to try to protect Rottingdean library from closure It was started because Brighton and Hove City Council is conducting a “needs and use” analysis to decide whether to close three community libraries to save money The proposal – to close three community libraries – could save £250,000 over two years according to the council’s budget papers for the financial year that starts tomorrow The council currently spends £3.7 million a year on the library service The petition was started by Sarah Craven-Antill whose mother-in-law Sue Antill campaigned to keep the children’s library open 35 to 40 years ago is in the library up to four times a week with her two young children and sees families and older people using it daily One of her worries is that councillors appear to have been told that the refurbished Saltdean Lido library has been receiving more visitors than before the coronavirus pandemic But for families with small children and for older people with mobility issues it’s easier to reach Rottingdean Library at The Grange than taking a hilly mile-long walk to the lido She said: “My worry is our location as we’re very close to Saltdean which has had quite a big investment “The new library is viable whereas my concern is this puts Rottingdean library in a vulnerable position who is also the co-ordinator of the library’s Thursday book group is encouraging people to discover all the new books and audio at the library which she described as a “creep” on the service Rottingdean can be perceived as being alright two nurseries and an ageing population but there are so many families moving in “There are lots of people coming through the village and the library is a natural place to meet people.” is encouraging heritage champions to get involved and plans to attend Rottingdean Parish Council to raise the library issue The petition said that losing the library would put The Grange at risk including the gallery tea room and Gertrude’s – an arts and crafts pop up When the council’s People Overview and Scrutiny Committee discussed libraries reorganisation last Tuesday (18 March) cabinet member Emma Daniel said that there was no list of libraries under threat of closure at this time The council plans to hold a public consultation on proposed closures in the late spring or early summer Other proposed changes to the library service include reducing the opening hours at the flagship Jubilee Library Council customer services teams are also expected to move into the main libraries from May At the time of writing, more than 1,400 people had signed the petition – entitled Prevent Closure of the Beloved Rottingdean Library – on the Change.org website New Labour promised to keep libraries open If you look at the cost of running the libraries out of a proposed budget of £972,000,000 the cost is proposed at £3,700,000 which works out at approximately 0.38% on BHCC’s total spend for 2025 – 2026 The population of Brighton is approximately 276,000 My email was forwarded to the relevant councillor so far I have heard nothing although one of my three local councillors emailed me back so that means if you contact the council to voice your opposition you have only a 1 in 4 chance of even being acknowledged Also why not use some of the monies available from The Fairness Fund that from donations partnerships with energy companies and last year’s council budget surplus I’d suggest we be a little cautious about the framing of “£14 per person” based on the entire Brighton & Hove population While it’s a helpful way to show relative cost it implies that every resident uses the service equally direct library usage tends to reflect certain groups more than others Some relevant research puts the number at about 30% I bet the people who signed the petition have never stepped foot in a Library in the last 20 years and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( 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Councillors are being advised to throw out plans for a new mobile phone mast in Rottingdean Mobile Broadband Network Limited (MBNL) wants to put up a mast and antenna for mobile phone companies EE and Three – and related equipment – on the roof of St Margaret’s Court The proposed mast would replace emergency equipment in the Marine Cliffs car park put up after the previous mast was removed during the refurbishment of the White Horse pub and hotel People in Rottingdean complained about the loss of mobile phone coverage making it harder to pay for parking and shopping A report to Brighton and Hove City Council’s Planning Committee recommends refusing the application next Wednesday (4 December) Planning officials said that the telecoms mast would be “highly visible” on the roof of St Margaret’s Court MBNL said: “The development has been positioned near users to meet operational needs The existing telecoms site on the rooftop of the White Horse Hotel is an accepted feature to the Brighton area “We believe that by positioning the replacement site on the rooftop of St Margaret’s Court the development’s impact would be maintained at an acceptable level due to the site’s distance from more sensitive users and given that the equipment proposed is already an accepted feature of the area.” The emergency masts would be removed from Marine Cliffs designed by Richard Jones and built by Charles Neville’s Saltdean Estate Company The company also built the grade II* listed Saltdean Lido and grade II listed Ocean Hotel in Saltdean which were also designed by Jones A report to the Planning Committee said: “It has clear aesthetic interest and is a good quality example of an inter-war Moderne style apartment building in the streamlined style taking advantage of its seafront location and reflecting the period aesthetic derived from ocean liners.” Two dozen objections have been received by the council some saying that the temporary base should be used that the masts would affect roof access and have a detrimental effect on the listed building whose details were redacted by the council said: “These extra masts would be an eyesore seen from a large area and will adversely affect the look of the building and the area “The masts are not planned for a roof but for our roof terrace It is an amenity owned by the leaseholders and for them to go on and use as allowed by the management company New masts would be a loss of this amenity.” Six comments in support said that the masts would improve telecommunication infrastructure allow removal of the temporary base in the car park and would update the existing base station said: “I support this application to improve connectivity for local businesses and residents and to reduce signal interruptions “The rooftop of St Margaret’s Court already has telecommunications equipment so sets a strong existing precedent “The current temporary installation in Marine Cliffs car park is unsightly potentially dangerous in such an exposed position and occupies many car parking spaces which creates a loss of amenity for the residents and local businesses.” The Planning Committee is due to meet at Hove Town Hall at 2pm next Wednesday (4 December) The meeting is scheduled to be webcast on the council’s website No wonder nothing ever gets done in this country with NIMBYs like this If I were the mobile phone company I would say **** you lot just threaten the council with this option or walk away By there very nature mobile masts are highly visible if they weren’t they wouldn’t work There are already mobile masts on the roof There are already Antennae on the roof – this is an obvious place for a mast which fundamentally comes down to “does it look nice” when in consideration to the already massively restricted development space of Brighton makes me think that minor Listed Buildings and aspects are more a hindrance on balance on effective and modern development family-friendly and unlikely to attract boozy groups in search of 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than having to cross busy roads as in Brighton and Hastings head out for a quick sea dip and then enjoy a warm soak before dinner Become a subscriber and Rooms at the White Horses hotel are decorated in calming tonesScore 7/10The White Horses is the first property from the Everly Hotels Collection No kitsch “To the Beach” signs hung with distressed fishing nets although the bath and views make the outlay worthwhile adorn the walls of the staircase — a nice nod towards the village’s year-round obsession with sea swimming Breakfast buffet fanatics can tuck into delicious homemade muesli and hangover-blitzing ginger shots and pastries before getting stuck into the excellent eggs florentine Junior suites feature rolltop bathtubsScore n/aWhile there’s no space for a spa to draw out post-swim relaxation Local artisans sell crafts including jewellery and bath products from a small shop in the lobby • Best luxury hotels in Sussex• Best spa hotels in Sussex for a relaxing break Enjoy uninterrupted coastal views from the hotel’s large terraceScore 9/10The location is pretty much unbeatable in East Sussex Price Room-only doubles from £99Restaurant Mains from 15Family-friendly YAccessible YDog-friendly Y Joe Minihane was a guest of the White Horses • Best hotels in East Sussex• Best UK pubs with rooms Sign up to the Times Travel newsletter for weekly inspiration, advice and deals here A proposal on the potential purchase of 21 homes in Rottingdean to provide more council housing will be considered at the Cabinet meeting on 18 July The recommendation is for councillors to authorise an offer to buy the homes – a mix of flats and family houses on part of the former St Aubyn’s School site The homes were built by a private developer as part of the affordable housing element of a development on the school site A report to the Cabinet meeting says the developer approached the council about a possible purchase of the properties in Nicolson Place and Vaughan Williams Way the homes will be used for people on the city’s housing register The homes include 4 fully adapted wheelchair accessible flats Some of the properties could also be let to existing council tenants looking to downsize helping to free up large family homes for others Increasing the supply of housing in the city is a priority for the council and the proposal is part of a range of measures to provide more council homes A separate report to the Cabinet meeting will provide an update on our New Homes for Neighbourhoods programme building new council-rented homes 3 schemes providing a total of 67 extra council homes in Hollingbury The schemes already have planning permission and are as follows:  said: “We are facing a housing crisis in the city and we are being proactive in our approach to secure more council housing “The proposed purchase of the homes in Rottingdean could provide a significant boost of 21 good quality properties meeting a range of needs from 3 bedroom family houses to one bedroom flats “Our New Homes for Neighbourhoods building programme continues to provide more much needed new council homes 269 new homes have been built since it started in 2013 and more are in the pipeline “We’ve also seen the completion this year of a Homes for Brighton & Hove development at Denman Place in Coldean “And we are continuing to buy back council homes lost under the Right to Buy through our Home Purchase Policy.” We're boosting our supply of affordable homes by buying back properties sold under the Right to Buy scheme at a rate of more than one a week A planning application to create 28 affordable flats and a new community centre in Portslade has been approved A major development of 242 new council-rented and shared ownership homes in Denman Place Coldean is now complete A cannabis farm has been found by police after they raided a house in Rottingdean has been charged with producing 70 to 80 cannabis plants at the house in Rowan Way is due to appear at Brighton Magistrates Court today The raid on Sunday found £70,000 worth of cannabis plants Tactical enforcement unit officers dismanted the factory The power draw and heat from the houses are a dead giveaway for these kind of rickshaws “A homeless man…in a house.” White Horses Hotel Rottingdean Everly Hotels Collection Situated a stone’s throw from Brighton, The White Horses is one of the best places for a staycation away from the city I came down to stay with my partner and our dog and as soon as we walked in we were greeted by the receptionist who looked after us and Beverly so well Our room was beautifully appointed and they even included a dog bed water bowl and delicious treats for both humans and canines The White Horses is a fabulous venue just by the sea in historic Rottingdean With 32 guestrooms and bespoke suites and a new destination bar and restaurant complete with outside terraces – all featuring spectacular sea views Each hotel room is thoughtful in design with contemporary interiors offering a range of options from classic doubles to superior balcony rooms and a selection of suites bespoke in design and individually named to celebrate local landmarks and stories The hotel bar and restaurant are destinations in themselves with the in-house chefs and mixologists focused on sourcing fresh quality and innovative ingredients that offer seasonal classics with a twist inspired by the coastal location to delight guests and local diners lunch and dinner menus let regional and British produce take centre stage The restaurants signature seafood platter adds theatre to the dining experience We had fish and chips which is always my go to when I go for a staycation and it was very well cooked and the batter not too heavy The pizza was cooked to perfection and our breakfast the next day was delicious the service attentive but not too intrusive A stones throw away from the spectacular Saltdean Lido its definitely a place to visit to when you come to Rottingdean There is lots of history around the area from the South Downs and Devils Dyke to Brighton and its bustling lanes and late night bars and clubs Book now With a rich history dating back over 300 years The White Horses is full of unique stories ready and waiting to be discovered Originally known as the ‘King of Prussia’ in the 18th Century the former coaching inn was an important landmark on the historic Dover Road accommodation and a warm atmosphere for residents of Rottingdean and travellers alike And while ‘The White Horse’ (as it was known back then) was a popular place for community gatherings and Masonic meetings it was also the regular haunt of smugglers—the wreckage of ships that had met an untimely end along the South Coast were famously auctioned here Smuggling was a common income for many residents in the area between the 17th and 18th Centuries; the high cliffs shielded Rottingdean from prying eyes and a network of hidden tunnels helped to quickly move contraband inland The famous Rottingdean Windmill also played a key part in these nefarious operations signalling with its sails that the coast was clear ‘Smugglers Night’ was celebrated annually by the village where locals dressed up and organised a lively procession through the streets The South Coast is rich in legends and lore and this picturesque region has helped inspire many a creative mind Famous English novelist Rudyard Kipling rented a home in Rottingdean between 1897 and 1902 writing many of his ‘Just So’ stories while living at The Elms this corner of Englend became home to writers Leonard and Virginia Wolf who took up residence at the 16th Century Monk’s House in the rich green countryside at Newhaven several miles north of the village on the way to Lewes From the calming atmosphere of her garden studio Virigina Wolf penned some of her most influential pieces including ‘Jacob’s Room’ ‘To The Lighthouse’ and ‘Orlando’ Although this little corner of East Sussex is best known for its literary history a prominent building in Rottingdean is famous for a very different reason; the former Tudor Close Hotel is said to have inspired the classic game the hotel was demolished and rebuilt with an updated design to take full advantage of the looming tourist industry on the South Coast once again taking pride of place on Rottingdean’s seafront restaurant and rooms lovingly restored and refurbished in 2024 as the first addition to The Everly Hotel Collection The White Horses looks out towards the sea once more with uninterrupted views of the tumbling waves From our beautifully designed guest rooms to our sun-drenched terrace our unique Discovery Bar to our spacious restaurant the hotel is a homage to 1920s and 1930s interior design blending coastal charm with polished features brought up to date with contemporary facilities classic drinks and dishes are given a modern touch showcasing the very best products and ingredients from the UK and beyond Whether you’re planning a weekend away with your four-legged friend an overnight stay in between business meetings or a well-deserved holiday for you and your loved ones Sign up to get LondonDaily.News delivered to your inbox Pay & Display machines will return to areas of the city this week as part of a new trial 12 machines will be available for contactless payments on the seafront in Rottingdean and in other high use locations They’ve been chosen because they’re in busy areas or because they’re situated in parts of the city with limited access to PayPoint operators The touch screen machines will take contactless payments and provide users with a ticket they will need to display in their vehicles Users can still use Pay By Phone if they wish we’ll assess data like the number of transactions transaction type and public feedback before deciding on next steps Parking and Public Realm said: “I’m pleased to see the reintroduction of Pay & Display machines in these popular areas of the city “Since Pay & Display machines were decommissioned last spring we’ve heard from residents that some people have difficulty paying on their mobile phones especially in areas where access to PayPoint is difficult “We want Brighton & Hove to be an accessible city for all We’ve listened to residents’ concerns and this trial will give us the opportunity to properly assess how people are paying for parking so we can make informed decisions going forward.” A visualisation of St Aubyns Cottages - Picture courtesy of Fairfax Acquisitions Brighton and Hove City Council is in talks to buy 21 new homes I Rottingdean for up to £10 million The council’s new Labour cabinet is expected to approve a deal in principle at a meeting in the coming week – and to set a price ceiling they will get six houses and 15 flats on the old St Aubyns School site in Rottingdean with a potential discount for a bulk purchase officials will aim to reach a deal with Fairfax Acquisitions which has been marketing the properties through two local estate agents The council said: “A proposal on the potential purchase of 21 homes in Rottingdean to provide more council housing will be considered at the cabinet meeting on Thursday 18 July “The recommendation is for councillors to authorise an offer to buy the homes – a mix of flats and family houses on part of the former St Aubyns School site “The homes were built by a private developer as part of the affordable housing element of a development on the school site but have not been occupied “A report to the cabinet meeting says the developer approached the council about a possible purchase of the properties in Nicolson Place and Vaughan Williams Way the homes will be used for people on the city’s housing register The homes include four fully adapted wheelchair accessible flats “Some of the properties could also be let to existing council tenants looking to downsize “Increasing the supply of housing in the city is a priority for the council and the proposal is part of a range of measures to provide more council homes “A separate report to the cabinet meeting will provide an update on our New Homes for Neighbourhoods programme building new council-rented homes three schemes providing a total of 67 extra council homes in Hollingbury Portslade and Moulsecoomb will move ahead.” The three schemes already have planning permission the cabinet member for housing and new homes said: “We are facing a housing crisis in the city and we are being proactive in our approach to secure more council housing “The proposed purchase of the homes in Rottingdean could provide a significant boost of 21 good-quality properties meeting a range of needs from three-bedroom family houses to one-bedroom flats “Our New Homes for Neighbourhoods building programme continues to provide more much-needed new council homes – 269 new homes have been built since it started in 2013 and more are in the pipeline “We’ve also seen the completion this year of a Homes for Brighton and Hove development at Denman Place “And we are continuing to buy back council homes lost under the ‘right to buy’ through our home purchase policy.” £210k per household isn’t bad at all £10M divided by 21 is a lot more than £210K and a good reason why I shouldn’t try to do math late at night Comes from rents paid by tenants and possibly some government grants and developer contributions in lieu of of providing affordable housing on other schemes This might give you some more insight, Jay. https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/housing/homes-for-everyone-draft-housing-strategy 500 migrants came over in small dinghies just this weekend What is the Labour immigration plan to stop population growth as buying 21 properties with the current level of population growth is going to make zero difference to the housing list A council decision to buy housing stock and small boat crossings may not be related Could you explain your thesis please Nigel 21 properties is definitely better than zero properties And will make a huge difference to those on the housing list who will be allocated them got a couple of drops from the ceiling every so often B&H news where did the £10m figure come from It’s not mentioned in the report for the public part of the agenda https://democracy.brighton-hove.gov.uk/documents/s201117/Housing%20Supply%20Report%20Update%20on%20potential%20acquisition.html?CT=2 I’d have thought actual figures would be restricted to the public in the documentation. Fairfax have a section on their website though, which I found through quick backtrack search of the image above. https://www.fairfaxproperties.co.uk/development/former-st-aubyns-school-rottingdean/ Yes it will be in the Part 2 report for councillors to see but not in the Part 1 (public) report I’m not sure doing valuations based on a developers website is a good idea for anyone because what they sell a flat etc on an individual basis isn’t the same as a block sale Plus the developer approached the council which might be a sign that they can’t sell them individually but will take a reduced price as it saves them on possible borrowing and other costs I believe that was certainly the case for Kubic regarding sales As long as they don’t get sold to a resident I suspect we want residents to live in these Chris Youngsters at St Margaret’s CE Primary School in Rottingdean are enjoying two refurbished classrooms after Pilbeam Construction completed the essential project delivered in partnership with Evolution Architects over three months modernised space that supports their learning and growth Renovations addressed critical structural issues to ensure the safety and comfort of pupils putting up fortified walls and adding Cedral Lap cladding to boost durability and visual appeal Pilbeam Construction managing director Alan Corbett said: “Seeing the pupils and staff settle into the updated classrooms and enjoy the new space is incredibly rewarding “Completing these essential upgrades during the holidays meant we could minimise disruption and get the classrooms ready for the start of the new term We’re so happy to see the pupils are thriving and really settling in.” insulated walls and new ventilation systems keep the classrooms welcoming and comfortable Pilbeam Construction also redecorated the corridors installed new kitchens and flooring and improved lighting throughout roof-space detection systems and exterior motion-activated lighting to increase security and accessibility said: “The refreshed environment is proving invaluable creating a space where the youngsters feel inspired and excited to learn each day “We were so pleased with all the help and support from Pilbeam Construction on this project “We want to say a particular thank you to Pilbeam’s site foreman Gareth who worked incredibly hard and was a very kind and understanding person to have on the school site.” For further information please visit: https://www.pilbeamconstruction.co.uk/ Several services of remembrance are due to take place across Brighton and Hove today (Sunday 10 November) The weather forecast is dry with some cloud and a light northerly wind expected to keep temperatures crisp The Royal Sussex Regimental Association Remembrance Service is due to start at 9am at the Royal Sussex Regiment Memorial Anyone wishing to attend is asked to arrive by 8.50am The mayor is also expected to attend the Brighton Parade and Service which is due to start at 10.50am at Brighton War Memorial The event is often one of the biggest in the area and wreaths will be laid Anyone wishing to attend is asked to arrive by 10.30am the Easthill Park Memorial is due to start at 10.45am in Easthill Park The service is followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at 11am a short wreath-laying ceremony will take place at 11am followed by the same ceremony at the South Gate Memorial Anyone wishing to attend is asked to arrive by 10.50am And the Rottingdean Parade and Service is scheduled to start at noon The parade is expected to form up at the lower end of High Street at 11.30am The mayor is also due to attend the Hove Parade and Service which is due to be followed by the Civic Memorial Service at All Saints Church A short service and official wreath-laying is due to start at 2.30pm at the War Memorial Anyone wishing to attend is asked to arrive by 2.20pm Brighton and Hove City Council warned drivers and bus passengers about a series of road closures during the day the Aquarium Roundabout and Madeira Drive are due to be closed from about 10am until noon Manor Road and Easthill Way are due to be closed from about 10.25am to 12.55pm The Green and High Street and The Green are due to be closed from about 11.30am to 1pm Church Road and The Drive are due to be closed from about 1.45pm to 3.45pm Overnight work will begin next week to resurface a mile of the seafront road between Rottingdean and Saltdean Resurfacing of Marine Drive (A259) between High Street in Rottingdean and Longridge Avenue in Saltdean will start on Monday (9 September) and continue until Wednesday 2 October meaning the road will remain open during the day and residents will still have access to their homes throughout Temporary traffic lights will be in place each night between 7pm and 7am There will also be a need to temporarily close some junctions The council says all efforts will be made to minimise disruption to residents and businesses said: “Improving the roads of Brighton & Hove is one of our top priorities so I’m pleased to see this work getting underway with thousands of vehicles using it every day but these journeys have taken their toll and the road is in need of repair more pleasant and safer journeys for everyone we’re hoping to minimise the disruption to commuters residents and businesses – and I want to thank people for their patience while we make this road better for everyone who uses it.” These junctions will need to be closed at times during the work: An alternative route will be in use 9 to 11 September Southbound traffic coming down High Street will be diverted via West Street; eastbound traffic on the A259 will be diverted via West Street and westbound traffic on the A259 will also be diverted via West Street the diversion will go via Romney Road and Little Crescent the diversion will be via Romney Road and Chailey Avenue to the A259 Lenham Road East and Cranleigh Avenue to the A259 the diversion will go via the A259 Little Crescent and Lenham Road East the diversion westbound will go via the A259 Saltdean Park Road/Chichester Drive junction the diversion eastbound will go via Arundel Drive East Westbound traffic will be diverted via Arundel Drive East and Saltdean Park Road Vehicles parked on the A259 within the work area will need to be relocated to adjacent roads Vehicle access to and from properties will still be possible with potential delays depending on where work is taking place Traffic marshals will be on-site to help where necessary When will roads like sackville road be resurfaced.. Why not contact the local councillors and ask them is smooth compared to davigdor road lol now that’s a shambles Made worse by the church goes who constantly breaks the law by parking on the double yellows So the A27 will be rammed at Lewes more than ever Would you prefer they didn’t fix the road Susan Gray considers the work of a woman artist in an ex-vicarage Mabel Pryde Nicholson has been overshadowed by her husband the still-life and portrait painter William rekindles critical attention for the artist whose “harmonious blend of naturalistic and romantic feeling” delighted contemporary critics Pryde Nicholson painted what was at hand: her children and interiors of her home the Nicholsons lived at Rottingdean’s original 18th-century vicarage renamed The Grange after sale by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners at the turn of the 20th century persuaded the Commissioners to find a more economical village home The Grange’s capacity for stylish living delighted Pryde who wrote to Ben: “It has got a tennis court a small billiard table and plenty of room so I think you will love it.” Ben’s friend the artist Paul Nash observed in 1911: “At every meal we ate blancmange with bright-coloured jam in keeping with the brightness of the rooms.” Location and theatricality played an important part in Pryde’s art Painted in what is now the gallery’s ground-floor meeting room is a double portrait of the artist’s youngest children its green and red floral pattern contrasting with the girl’s pastel Nancy is partially illuminated from an unseen window casting a distorted white grid on the blue carpet in the left foreground the dynamism of his pose highlighting his sister’s stillness The receding interiors resemble a stage set of self-contained figures echoes the Danish interiors painter Vilhelm Hammershoi whose paintings were shown in 1907 in London Pryde used the 17th-century still-life convention of black backgrounds to make her subject vivid is given a tactile quality by a horizontal line of sparkling silver-white sequins The three Harlequin paintings share a theatricality and draw on auditoriums’ smoky chiaroscuro Nancy’s characteristic enigmatic expression is caught in three-quarters profile and a zigzag circle of beige indicates light falling on the crown of her head and precisely detailed brown and cream rabbit in her arms The rabbit’s mass is shown through the long Pryde Nicholson died of Spanish flu in 1918 Her children held a posthumous exhibition of 28 of her paintings in 1920 at the Goupil Gallery The Nicholsons’ relationship with St Margaret’s is unknown but their connection with Rottingdean is demonstrated by the inclusion of the second son enquiring about his Christian Science beliefs underline her interest in spirit shown in the paintings: “Will you dear send me the name of a book that you can recommend that we can read about this new science that you are so interested in “Prydie: The Life and Art of Mabel Pryde Nicholson 1871-1918” is in the Grange Gallery, The Green, Rottingdean, Brighton, until 26 August. 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get a mention Explore the archive Non-subscribers can read four articles for free each month Boutique Hotelier pub chain Greene King unveiled its new luxe hotel collection with the launch of its debut site by the sea in Sussex the foundations on which the concept was built Last summer, the pub chain unveiled The White Horses in Rottingdean Despite having only opened a few months ago the property is already at the heart of its community and years were spent investing time and money into rooting the business into the local neighbourhood “It’s very important for us to be linked with the community and to Rottingdean,” says Vincent Madden managing director for Greene Kings’ Venture hotel division you can be surrounded by people who’ve done this before then you open and customers and locals come in and use it how they want to use it And you just never know how they are going to interact with the building and the spaces,” he adds Greene King has owned the pub and hotel since 1999 and embarked on a multi-million pound refurbishment of the site last August unveiling the new-look property 10 months later Major reconfiguration work was carried out; five new rooms were added to the inventory an outside bar was installed and the kitchen enlarged to accommodate the creased volume of dining space The hotel now comprises 32 individually-named bedrooms and suites as well as a new destination bar and 290-cover restaurant complete with terraces that offer impressive sea views The building itself dates back almost 100 years so understandably the renovation project presented some challenges Its position perched right on the coast also meant structural challenges were uncovered but Madden saw problems as more opportunities to better the offering “We had some balconies overlooking the sea and when it came to refurbishing we noticed that we had to change all the steels,” he explains “So we ended up having to take down all of the balconies and rebuild them But it allowed us to then make them bigger; so we had problems that gave us solutions.” Hotel guests can access reception via a separate door to the side of the building while another entrance was created to make the pub and restaurant more attractive and accessible for off-the-street punters The result is the perfect amalgamation of guests lapping up the atmosphere The rooms are spacious and the suites boast freestanding tubs overlooking the coast The buzzy pub restaurant below creates an environment you want to stay in some dinner and then plod back upstairs to your bedroom; it hits a sweet spot The restaurant menu has been fine-tuned since opening with feedback taken into consideration at the every stage to adapt to demand Madden says that while costs are tight for consumers and seek value for money and a great experience three or four times a week anymore,” he explains if I’m going to spend money it has to be good So the pressure is on us but that’s a healthy thing and people appreciate it more when it delivers.” A key driver for Madden was that the hotel not ‘be pretentious’ The bedrock of the brand is its strong ties with the local community and as a result the environment was set up to cater to transient people throughout the day “The aesthetic is to absolutely look great but the brand essence is to be a relaxed coastal escape,” adds Madden “It’s certainly not pretentious; people bring their dogs The White Horses is definitely in its own micro climate of competition with Brighton just about far enough away to act as a positive feeder for the business a project like this attracted a lot of local anticipation in the weeks prior to launch which in turn helped with the recruitment drive A social media campaign garnered almost 1,000 applications in four days Madden says: “We had four recruitment days and we had close to 1,000 applications so we’ve been able to be very fussy and now we are very lucky to have a super team.” While Rottingdean may not be a well-trodden tourist trail its close proximity to Brighton – 10 minutes along the coastal road – makes it an easy stopover for those en-route to a bigger city for a longer break Rottingdean and its surrounding villages have huge appeal; it’s steeped in literary history and is well positioned to take full advantage of the looming tourist industry on the South Coast Writers Leonard and Virginia Wolf also once had a residence a few miles away in Newhaven while Errol Flynn and a young Julie Andrews were said to have often frequented Rottingdean Perhaps the most intriguing snippet of Rottingdean history is that a prominent Grade-II listed building in the village is said to have inspired the classic game Nods to all of these past times have been included in the design at The White Horses Madden says extensive research was done into the building’s history and the location to form the basis of the inspiration for the design of the whole hotel “The hotel was rebuilt in the 1930s and was a really special place for people to come and we brought all of that together,” he explains It’s really important for us to really learn and carve out something special here; we want to do something really thoughtful and meaningful.” a small retail offering situated in the reception area selling locally-sourced items from candles toiletries and a handful of ‘seaside essentials’ Strong relationships has also been forged with the handful of distilleries and a wine estate ‘down the road’ “What surprised me was the sheer volume of really niche fabulous products within five miles,” says Madden lots of micro breweries and individual businesses near here We often do events with suppliers and cross reference each other.” Madden joined Greene King in February 2022 with a brief to develop a new hotel collection heading up the Ventures division as managing director The division operates as a subsidiary within the Greene King business but answers to its own board and Madden heads up its own separate leadership team The Everly Hotels Collection will evolve as the pub chain’s more premium boutique hotel offering The entire stable of Greene King pubs with rooms comprises 39 properties key market towns and picturesque villages in the UK and his job is identify the sites that would best convert to the Collection Madden says ‘several properties’ have already been earmarked to join “What’s important to us is that we want to do something special to really learn and do something thoughtful and meaningful,” he says “So here (The White Horses) we’ve spent a lot of time learning the menu and a huge amount of learning to make sure our estimations are correct.” After coming to England from Ireland 30 years ago for a study break Madden took on a summer job waiting tables with Forte Hotels and ‘failed to go back’ the company that owned and operated franchises for some big brand hotels where he grew through the business to eventually take on the role of managing director in 2019 Hospitality isn’t a skill that Madden has had to work particularly hard to develop He has a natural flair and passion for delighting people and still gets genuine enjoyment from seeing people have a great time I fixed somebody’s espresso machine in their room the other day carried a bag or two; when hospitality is in you So many industries are dull or serious and our job is to create happy experiences for people I think that’s also important for the team to see you do that and to see that you never lose sight of the customer “It’s genuinely the joy of the industry – if you don’t get energy from people Rubbish wasn’t collected from houses in Rottingdean for three weeks because the only driver willing to reverse down their driveway was on holiday People living in Tudor Close off Deans Court Road say that even now overgrown hedges have been trimmed back their recycling collections are still being missed They say their regular driver told them July’s missed collections were because he was on holiday and no one else would reverse a vehicle down the close’s narrow driveway Brighton and Hove City Council blamed overgrown hedges and trees restricting access to the two-and-a half metre (eight foot) wide driveway Once the private estate’s gardener had trimmed back the greenery Cityclean emptied the refuse bins – but left the recycling behind Resident Jason Peters was surprised to find the recycling was left behind as he made daily calls to Cityclean for the three weeks the bin rubbish and recycling built up Mr Peters said he was told no driver would come out and no manager from Cityclean would come out to adjudicate leaving the bags building up from the 29 homes in Tudor Close the rubbish and recycling are collected on the same day He said: “When they came on the normal day they left half of it so we’re half collected so it’s a start “They’ve not done the job properly so do we have to police the guys in their operation Brighton and Hove Independent councillor Mark Earthey said he has become “Mr Bins” for Rottingdean He said: “Saltdean has just had all of this and it’s robbing Peter to pay Paul “The capacity used to get rid of the backlog has probably come out of Saltdean and Tudor Close wasn’t collected because a month ago all the capacity was dealing with Saltdean.” cabinet member for Net Zero and Environmental Services said the general waste and recycling is scheduled for different vehicles on different days of the week Councillor Rowkins “The only times when recycling is collected by a refuse vehicle is when there are significant levels of contamination “Sometimes we see recycling placed in bags or bin liners “We ask all residents to keep their recycling clean and loose and only place items we are able to collect in the recycling bins.” and plastic bottles (including their lids) can be recycled and metal lids can be placed back on bottles If one driver can do they all should be able to If the road is +/- 2.5/2.6mtr and a truck is give or take 2.45 (if I go by my own) I can’t entire blame other drivers as it barely leaves any room for error let alone of bushes/trees obstruct visibility This is more a collector issue and maybe be looked at using a smaller truck (they got smaller ones specifically for these kind of situations that are the width of a van) The number of times though over the years when collections have not happened because of obstructions this regularly happened in places like Hanover when anti-social parking caused problems and has also been a problem in other areas where smaller collection vehicles have been needed If the council needs a mix of collection vehicles this is not a new problem (or rocket science to fix) The whole situation is farcical and I’m bored of councillors keep saying they are getting to the bottom of the bin issues in the city and then nothing actually changing I remember one bin strike in the past where some naughty person suggested that a number of local counsellors would love to store their domestic ways at their own homes until the debacle was over I do believe a number of people took them up on their very kind offer and there are no prizes for ‘having a go’ and ending up damaging a vehicle Brighton have had a couple of pedestrian fatalities over the years A lot of reversing accidents come from a lack or inexperience of a banksman I don’t believe this is a particularly difficult problem to solve Not very expensive and they actually recycle They have the added advantage that they actually turn up as well People in Rottingdean have inundated their councillors with complaints after garden waste collections were missed across the village Brighton and Hove City Council charges an extra £94 a year to collect garden waste fortnightly from 240-litre brown bins Brighton and Hove Independent councillor Mark Earthey took up residents’ complaints after receiving emails from people living in several streets in his ward with residents saying that their collections were missed at the end of last week Bazehill Road resident Mike Sexton was one of the people who raised the issue with the council and on the Facebook group Rottingdean Chat The council said that the service was disrupted because a shortage of drivers had affected routes in Rottingdean and Saltdean He said: “(I’m) disappointed about the delivery being missed but more disappointed that the council seem to be claiming that they have now caught up with the missed collection as this is not true “Mine and my neighbours’ garden waste has still not been collected and I doubt it will be until the next collection is due.” Councillor Earthey said yesterday that he believed that Cityclean the council department that operates the service He said: “I will hear back from the residents if the collections have not caught up this week.” the cabinet member for net zero and environmental services two roads were missed in Rottingdean because of a road closure and would be revisited this week He said: “We apologise for any inconvenience and have taken on some additional drivers which will help us avoid any similar challenges in the future.” We pay you to collect this waste so get on with it You’re never late in collecting the payment…. I did have to chase them a few times though It is a shame I had to CC the Ward Councillor to get a reply to my question We got one after our local councillor emailed them however someone in the same road was on the list at the same time I’ve no idea whether or not she chased it up Make sure that you report the missing collection every time – The council should then move your subscription date forward by a fortnight for every collection missed… I know you don’t t know the answer – but why doesn’t the council move everyone’s subscription forward automatically when collections are missed PS I have suggested this but obviously got no reply Ciryclean still runs on paper systems in a majority of its work because I imagine there are a lot of people out that do not chase up on this The White Horses Rottingdean has launched as the first site for Everly Hotels Collection the new luxe hotel brand from pub chain Greene King with the reopening taking place at the beginning of this month The hotel comprises 32 individually named bedrooms and suites as well as a new destination bar and 290-cover restaurant complete with outside terraces that offer ‘spectacular’ sea views The Little Store in reception offers guests a chance to buy locally sourced items including fresh produce 40 new jobs have been created with the launch of the hotel Vincent Madden, managing director of Everly Hotels Collection, commented: “The White Horses Rottingdean commands a coastal location like no other. We are the only property of our kind in East Sussex to be directly situated on the seafront with uninterrupted views of the English Channel. “We have created a fantastic team here and our attention to detail can be seen throughout the hotel, with a blend of modern comfort and sophistication with influences from its unique history and the surrounding area.” He continued: “The official opening of The White Horses hotel marks a pivotal occasion for Everly Hotels Collection as the first property in our repertoire, and we are thrilled to finally be welcoming our guests through our doors. “The White Horses is deeply grounded in the community, and we are committed to supporting local, so our guests can expect the freshest produce and sample local ales, wines and spirits from our favourite local drinks producers in the Discovery Bar.” More sites are set to follow for the Everly Hotels Collection and a location in Wiltshire is already being teased on The Everly Hotels website. 140 Old Street, London, EC1V 9BJ, United Kingdom Gupta explained that after enduring some gut-wrenching business turbulence following the demise of Matches Fashion, he decided to leave London for India, where his family and factories are based, and cloister himself in design. “It was very therapeutic, actually,” he said. “Because making the clothes is the best part of this for me. And the workshop in India was like an ideas lab: We tried something new every day.” Revived, he returned to England with this collection: “And trying all these new techniques made me think of the power of audacity, experimentation, and lightness. These are the same attributes that I think you need to survive as an independent in this industry, especially in the UK right now. So that’s why I wanted some lightness in this shoot.” Hence his commission. Sachin & Babi Spring 2025 Ready-to-Wear