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Safety matters. So does choosing the right solution
Nobody should have to do unsafe work. The documents released by Brighton & Hove City Council make clear that waste collections on parts of Auckland Drive involve real challenges. The route…
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Tell the Council How This Affects You
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Assisted collections: what Auckland Drive residents were told
Assisted collections: what Auckland Drive residents were told Update – August 2026: Since this post was first published, Brighton & Hove City Council’s Corporate Director for City Operations…
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Why this matters beyond Auckland Drive
Why this report matters beyond Auckland Drive In 2024 the council commissioned a health and safety assessment for waste collections on Auckland Drive. The stated purpose was not only to look at…
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What is the solution for Auckland Drive?
What Does a Real Solution Look Like for Auckland Drive? The debate over Auckland Drive has often been presented as if there are only two choices: keep struggling with the existing collections,…
The Original Freedom Of Information Request
How to challenge your local authority when they hide behind legislation If you want to know how a council reached a decision that affects your street, your estate, or your neighbourhood, the Freedom…