All appointments will expire at the Annual Council meeting in May 2027, at which point they will be subject to renewal.

 

 

Name of Organisation

Description

and Legal Position

Term of

Office

Group Allocations

Nominations May 2026/27

 

 

 

Appointments to Council Bodies:

 

 

 

1

Brighton & Hove Legacy Fund (3)

To oversee the Brighton Community Fund, with grants made under the following two objectives:

(i)      Awards to community and voluntary organisations supporting children and young people across Brighton and Hove; and

(ii)     Awards to support aims and objectives of libraries.

Annual

2 Labour; 1 Green

Amanda Grimshaw

Theresa Mackey

Raphael Hill

 

2

The Brighton Fund (Mayor plus 4)

 

The primary objective of the Brighton Fund (approx. £1m) is the relief of Brighton residents who are over the age of 60 and who are in need, hardship or distress. The Charity’s articles list the Mayor and 4 Councillors as making up the Board of Trustees.

Annual

 

 

The Mayor

 +

2 Labour; 1 Green;1 Conservative

 

Theresa Fowler

David McGregor

Mitchie Alexander

Ellen McLeay

Emma Hogan

3

Open Market Community Interest Company (1)

Community Interest Company (CIC) incorporated to take ownership through a community asset transfer of the Brighton Open Market following redevelopment of the market site on London Road. The CIC is a private company limited by guarantee where director's individual liability is restricted to £1.00. the Articles of Association provides for the Council to have 19% of the member voting rights and director representation on the CIC board, which avoids issues of influenced companies.

One director is currently required to be appointed to the CIC board to represent the council's company membership. If the number of directors reaches 10 then the council has the right to appoint a second director.

4 years

1 Labour

 

Ty Goddard

4

Patrol Adjudication Joint Committee (1)

A joint committee which requires Brighton & Hove City Cllr representation. The PATROL Adjudication Joint Committee enables Councils to exercise their traffic management functions jointly with the other councils. This includes appointing independent adjudicators to the Traffic Penalty

Also sits on the Bus Lane Adjudication Service Joint Committee

4 years

1 Labour

 

 

 

Trevor Muten

 

5

SACRE (4)

The Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) is a body that every Local Authority is required to set up as a requirement of the 1988 Education Act. Its current terms of reference are to advise the authority upon such matters connected with religious worship in community schools and the religious education to be given in accordance with an agreed syllabus.

4 years

2 Labour; 1 Green; 1 Conservative

 

Birgit Miller

Trevor Muten

Raphael Hill

Ivan Lyons

6

Adult Education Strategic Advisory Board

The Board’s main function is to ensure there is continued improvement in the quality of adult learning provision at the councils Adult Education Hub which creates clear progression opportunities into work or further education. It is not a decision making board purely advisory with external skills experts or employers. Membership is made up of individuals with relevant skills and experience to govern the intent, implementation, and impact of the council service ahead of Ofsted monitoring or inspections.

Annual

1 Labour

 

 

Emma Daniel

 

 

 

 

Appointments to Partnerships:

Term of

Office

Allocations

Nominations May 2026/27

 

1

East Sussex Civil Military Partnership Board

The East Sussex Civil Military Partnership Board (CMPB) was formed to address countywide issues facing the Armed Forces Community in East Sussex, and to ensure those who are part of the Armed Forces Community are treated fairly. Representation on the board includes members from The British Army, Local Reservist units, Cadet Forces, partners from larger Military Organisations (Reserves Forces and Cadets Association – RFCA, SSAFA: The Armed Forces Charity, The Royal British Legion), the Ministry of Defence, District, Borough and Parish Councils, the Lord Lieutenant’s Office and the NHS.

4 years

1 Labour

Amanda Grimshaw

 

2

Brighton & Hove Growth Board

The Brighton & Hove Growth Board is a key alliance that unites stakeholders to support and enhance the city's economy. It ensures the business community's voice is integrated into strategic economic planning, fostering growth and opportunities for Brighton & Hove, its businesses, and residents. The Board plays a central role in implementing the Economic Plan for 2024-27 and developing long-term strategies. It also advises local and sub-regional partnerships, including the Greater Brighton City Region, on prioritizing projects that promote a fairer, greener, and more competitive economy.

 

 

1 Labour (lead member for Finance and Regeneration)

David McGregor

3

Brighton & Hove Food Partnership (1)

Aims to drive forward delivery of the Cities Food Strategy ‘Spade to Spoon’. A Cllr is appointed to the Board of Directors.

4 years

1 Labour

Mitchie Alexander

 

3A

Brighton & Hove Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (1)

Independently chaired, consists of three key agencies who collectively hold statutory responsibilities for keeping children and young people safe; the Local Authority, Health and Sussex Police. The BHSCP’s objectives are to co-ordinate work undertaken by all agencies and individuals to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and to ensure the effectiveness of that work.

Annual

1 Labour (lead member childrens)

Emma Daniel

 

3B

Brighton & Hove Safeguarding Adult Board (2)

Statutory (Care Act)  group of statutory, private, voluntary, and independent organisations across Brighton & Hove who work together to promote the welfare of vulnerable adults. Publish a strategic plan, an annual report and commission Safeguarding Adults Reviews (SARs).

Annual

2 Labour (lead member adults)

Mitchie Alexander

Paul Nann

3C

Community Safety Partnership Board (3)

The Community Safety Partnership Board is responsible for ensuring the statutory and other duties of the Community Safety Partnership Board are delivered effectively and efficiently by its Responsible Authorities and partners. The overarching duty is to reduce crime and disorder, improve community safety and reduce re-offending in Brighton & Hove. This duty is set out in the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 and in subsequent guidance and legislation. 

Annual

2 Labour; 1 Conservative

Amanda Grimshaw

Emma Daniel

TBC

3D

Downland Advisory Panel (5)

Allows Brighton & Hove City Council to draw on and access local skills, experience and expertise, to advise on the management of the City Downland Estate and assist with the strategic direction and implementation of the City Downland Estate Plan – its policy development, plans and delivery.

 

Annual

3 Labour;1 Green;1 Conservative

Tim Rowkins

Theresa Fowler

Mitchie Alexander

Pete West

TBC

 

4

Equalities and Inclusion Partnership (1)

The partnership is commissioned by Brighton & Hove Connected to drive improvements in community engagement, specifically collaborative working between public services and communities, to reduce inequality and foster community resilience and activity.

4 years

1 Labour

Sam Parrott

4A

East Sussex Strategic Planning Group (1)

The purpose of the Strategic Planning Members Group is to raise awareness of cross boundary issues and explore key matters of concern. Quarterly meeting – Planning Lead Councillor attends.

4 years

1 Labour (planning lead)

Alison Thomson

 

4B

Coastal West Sussex Strategic Planning Board (1)

Comprises lead councillors from each of the local planning authorities across Coastal West Sussex and Greater Brighton. The Board is an advisory body whose remit is to:
-identify and manage spatial planning issues that impact on more than one local planning area across the Coastal West Sussex and Greater Brighton area; and
-support better integration and alignment of strategic spatial and investment priorities in the Coastal West Sussex and Greater Brighton area.

4 years

1 Labour (planning lead)

Alison Thomson

 

5A

Joint Staff Consultation Forum (4)

The role of the Joint Staff Consultation Forum is to provide a mechanism for regular communication and consultation (a) in support of the Council’s approach to working in partnership with its recognised trade unions and professional associations and (b) to maintain a healthy employee relations climate.

4 years

4 Labour

Bella Sankey

Tim Rowkins

Jacob Taylor

Julie Cattell

 

5C

One Voice Partnership (3)

The One Voice partnership is based on empowering communities by ensuring positive media messages on local BME and minority communities, developing community resilience against extremism and terrorism, ensuring joint working to support cohesion and integration and facilitating these communities to come together to celebrate shared values around promoting inclusion, pluralism and partnership working.

Annual

2 Labour;1 Conservative

Bella Sankey

Mohammed Asaduzzaman

TBC

5D

Prevent Board (1)

The Prevent Board coordinates activities with  partners to tackle and reduce risks of people joining or supporting all forms of terrorism. The Board works with communities to develop resilience to extremist influences which support terrorism.    

Annual

1 Labour

Emma Daniel

 

6

Transport for the South East (1)

A Member Partnership Board at Leader or Executive / Lead Councillor level comprising representation from 16 Local Transport Authorities within the South East Region.. Its role is to set a Transport Strategy and further represent and deliver Transport Infrastructure and support Growth for the Region and work in partnership with Government and Strategic Agencies including Network Rail, Highways England, National Parks, 5 LEPs and 44 Boroughs & Districts.

4 years

1 Labour

Trevor Muten

 

7

Transport Partnership (3)

Formed in 2009, bringing together various partners with an overlapping interest in transport within the city, the Transport Partnership’s aim is to assist in developing an integrated and accessible transport system that minimises damage to the environment and promotes sustainable and healthy travel choices that will contribute to a safer, cleaner, quieter city, and contributes towards the delivery of the Community Strategy’s other key priority areas.

4 years

2 Labour;1 Green

Trevor Muten

Gary Wilkinson

Steve Davis

 

8

Quality Bus Partnership (2)

The Quality Bus Partnership is a voluntary partnership of all the bus operators in the city and the City Council and Brighton Buswatch.

4 years

2 Labour

Trevor Muten

David McGregor

 

9

Youthwise (3)

Views and recommendations from this group will be taken into account and will be represented at the Children, Young People and Skills Committee by the Councillors and Youth Council representative. Membership includes young people from different areas, groups and youth services in the city including representatives from the Youth Council, Children in Care Council, commissioned youth projects and other youth organisations

Annual

2 Labour; 1 Green

TJ Sheard

Mitchie Alexander

Chloe Goldsmith

 

 

 

 

Appointments to Outside Bodies:

Term of

Office

Allocations

Nominations May 2026/27

 

1

Brighton & Hove Fostering Panel (1)

Jointly constituted Fostering Panel that hears Barnardo’s cases

 

4 years

1 Labour

Julie Cattell

 

1A

Brighton & Hove Estates Conservation Trust (2)

Registered charity with objectives to improve the conservation and enhancement of the natural and built environment of the south downs, in particular Stanmer Park.

4 years

2 Labour

Maureen Winder

 

Birgit Miller

2

Brighton & Hove Seaside Community Homes Ltd (3)

A not-for profit charitable company set up by the Council to raise investment to improve empty properties – 499 empty properties leased to Seaside Homes by the Council. 3 Members who are not Cabinet members or Cabinet Advisors

4 years

2 Labour; 1 Green (nb not a member of Cabinet)

 

Faiza Baghoth

Maureen Winder

Kerry Pickett

 

 

3

Brighton Dome & Festival Limited (2)

Charitable Trust with 2 Cllrs appointed to the Board of Trustees.

3-years

2 Labour

Joy Robinson

Lucy Helliwell

 

3A

Combating Drugs Partnership

Local areas are required to have or be a member of a dedicated multi agency Combating Drugs Partnership that brings together action and oversight across the three priorities of the 10-year national drugs strategy with accountability for local delivery

Annual

3 Labour

Amanda Grimshaw

Emma Daniel

Mitchie Alexander

 

4

East Sussex Fire Authority (6)

 

Under the East Sussex Fire Services (Combination Scheme) Order 1996 each constituent authority appoints members to the Fire Authority

4 years

4 Labour;1 Green;1 Conservative

John Hewitt

Amanda Evans

Mohammed Asaduzzaman

Amanda Grimshaw

Raphael Hill

Carol Theobald

 

5

East Sussex Pension Board (1)

A new Board required to be established by The Local Government Pension Scheme (Amendment) (Governance) Regulations 2015.

Annual

S151 Officer

S151 Officer

6

Gorham’s Gift ((3)

Trust managing parts of Telscombe Village left to the Council.

4 years

2 Labour;1 BHIG

Jacob Allen

Birgit Miller

Bridget Fishleigh

 

7

Homes for Brighton & Hove LLP (3)

Partnership between Brighton & Hove City Council and the Hyde Group to provide new affordable homes for local people, specifically for lower income households in Brighton & Hove.

4 years

2 Labour;1 Green

Paul Nann

Gill Williams

Ellen Mcleay

8

Local Government Association (4)

Representatives attend the LGA Annual Conference and membership provides access to seminars/information.

 

Annual

 

2 Labour;1 Green;1 Conservative

Bella Sankey

Jacob Taylor

Kerry Pickett

Carol Theobald

 

9

Sussex Police & Crime Panel (2)

A joint Committee required by Regulations to monitor and support the role of the Police and Crime Commissioner. First member from majority group. Second member to be confirmed to reflect overall political composition of SPCP.

4 years

1 Labour; 1 TBC

 

 

Amanda Grimshaw

10

Race Ground Lessees (2)

Two Directors are required to be appointed to the Raceground Company to reflect the Council’s shareholding in the Company.

4 years

2 Labour

John Hewitt

Jacob Taylor

11

Shoreham Port Authority LA Liaison Committee (1)

This Local Authority Liaison Committee and a Port Users group have also been established to provide a mechanism by which key stakeholders can formally communicate with Port representatives.

4 years

1 Labour

Josh Guilmant

12

Shoreham Harbour Leaders Board (1)

To deliver the regeneration of Shoreham Harbour. Membership includes Shoreham Port Authority, Adur, BHCC and WSCC. Planning lead member or Leader attends.

4 years

1 Labour (planning lead or leader)

Alison Thomson

13

South Downs National Park Authority (1)

 

Responsible for Planning, Governance and Policy for South Downs National Park.

Required by Regulations.

4 years

1 Labour

Theresa Fowler

 

14

Southern Regional Flood & Coastal Committee (1)

 

The Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) is a committee established by the Environment Agency under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 that brings together members appointed by Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs) and independent members.

4 years

1 Labour

Trevor Muten

15

Sussex IFCA (1)

Inshore Fishing and Conservation Authority. Cllr Committee member. Managing a sustainable marine environment.

4 years

1 Labour

Theresa Fowler

 

16

The Royal Pavilion Trust Board (3)

3 members appointed to the board.

3 Years

2 Labour, 1 Green

Alan Robins

Alison Thomson

Sue Shanks

17

The West Pier Trust Board (1)

The West Pier Trust is a charity and a limited company which owns the pier and the rights that attach to it. It is non-profit making. The objects for which the Trust is established are:

  1. to preserve and enhance for the public benefit the area comprising the Pier, the foreshore around and below it and their immediate surroundings which are hereinafter referred to as ‘the area of benefit’;
  2. to promote high standards of planning and architecture in the area of benefit;
  3. to secure the preservation protection development and improvement of features of historic interest in the area of benefit.

4 years

1 Labour

David McGregor

18

University of Sussex Court (1)

Meets Annually as the Sussex Annual Forum to promote the Research, Teaching and interests of the University to the local area, enhance relationships with businesses to strengthen placement opportunities and provide an opportunity for networking

4 years

1 Labour

Jacob Taylor

19

Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP)

 East Sussex, Brighton & Hove and West Sussex Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) is a strategic partnership between East Sussex County Council, Brighton & Hove City Council and West Sussex County Council and is accredited to VisitEngland. Brighton & Hove City Council is the accountable body.

 The LVEP Advisory Board consists of public and private sector representatives who act in a voluntary and unremunerated capacity. The group is responsible for providing guidance and recommendations regarding activities and actions that will raise the profile of Sussex as a visitor destination and in the development of new priorities; it does not have voting rights or decision-making authority on financial matters.

 

Annual

1 Labour (lead member for Culture, Heritage & Tourism)

David McGregor

20

University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHSx) is an NHS trust which provides acute and specialist healthcare to residents of Brighton & Hove and Sussex at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, as well as at several other acute sites across Brighton & Hove and West Sussex. As an NHS Foundation Trust, UHSx is governed by an executive Board supported by a Council of Governors. Governors hold the Trust’s Board to account as well as providing a link between the Board and Foundation Trust members, staff, and local residents. UHSx Governors are appointed to represent a variety of stakeholders, including the relevant upper tier local authorities. An appointed Governor position is reserved for a member of Brighton & Hove City Council.

 

3 years

1 Labour

Mitchie Alexander

 

21

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

The Council of Governors plays an

important role in the successful running of the Trust. Governors are responsible for ensuring that services and overall direction relate to the needs of the local communities that the Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust serve.

3 years

1 Labour

Sam Parrott

 

22

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

The Council of Governors acts as a link between service users, carers, staff, the general public and the Trusts Board of Directors.

3 years

1 Labour

Andrei Czolak

 

23

Sussex & Brighton Strategic Authority

Each constituent council must appoint two of its elected members to be members of the Combined County Authority.

 

2 Labour

Bella Sankey

 

Jacob Taylor