Decision - A Cleaner City Centre

Brighton and Hove Cabinet Decided 19 Mar 2026 · effective 28 Mar 2026 approved Key decision GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Cabinet

Report author

Melissa Francis

Published

20 Mar 2026

Reference

7591

As published

the council's own words, unedited

This report recommends improvements to city centre cleanliness and proposes the launch of a new night street cleansing service

1) Cabinet agrees to note progress to date on the Station to the Sea – Test & Learn Pilot. 2) Cabinet agrees to endorse the continued focus provided by the City Centre Manager. 3) Cabinet agrees to approve the introduction of an overnight cleansing service for the city centre from May 2026.

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The report sets out measures to improve the cleanliness and appearance of Brighton & Hove city centre, including a dedicated City Centre Manager, the Station to the Sea Test & Learn pilot, enhanced graffiti removal and an overnight cleansing team. Cabinet agreed to note the pilot’s progress, endorse the City Centre Manager’s continued focus and approve the overnight cleansing service from May 2026.

Outcome

approved

Recommendation

Cabinet was recommended to note progress on the Station to the Sea – Test & Learn Pilot, endorse the continued focus provided by the City Centre Manager, and approve the introduction of an overnight cleansing service for the city centre from May 2026.

Financial impact

A £250,000 recurring budget was allocated as part of the 2025/26 budget-setting process. The programme is anticipated to last three years, after which the programme and budget requirement will be reviewed.

Ward affected

Regency; St Peter’s & North Laine; Kemptown (small western section)

Decision maker

Cabinet

Date in document

19 Mar 2026

Stakeholders named

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residentsbusinessesBusiness Improvement District (BID)Destination Experience Group (DEG)Hoteliers AssociationSmall Business Associationcommunity groupsNetwork Railvolunteer groupsvisitorsdisabled peopleolder residentsfamilies with young childrenpeople travelling at night

Next steps

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Introduce the overnight cleansing service for the city centre from May 2026.
Conduct a mini tender via the Procurement Services Framework Y23022.
Continue the focus provided by the City Centre Manager.
Continue and extend the Station to the Sea – Test & Learn approach and associated city-centre improvement plans.
Review the programme and budget requirement after three years.

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