Good morning, Brighton. Final throws of March are upon us and Easter is knocking on the door. Plenty of Easter events on the horizon for little kids (and blowouts for big kids) next weekend which we’ll feature on Wednesday so keep your eyes peeled. Be well!

In today’s Brighton Scoop:

- Phil Reynolds

🏖️ Rare opportunity has popped up for Brighton & Hove residents to now bid for one of 11 new beach huts being installed on Hove seafront near Hove Lagoon and Hove Beach Park. Ten huts are being built in gaps on the promenade above Hove Lagoon Watersports, with an 11th replacing a derelict hut nearby.

There’s an open viewing day on Tuesday 31 March from 12–3pm, with more viewings available if needed. Ten huts are on sale for offers over £25,000, and the more established 11th hut is priced at offers over £30,000. Money raised will go towards seafront maintenance (much needed). If this is up your street, offers can be made in writing by Tuesday 7 April and sent to [email protected]. Maybe clubbing together with a bunch of friends is the way to get your own piece of the seafront! More Info on BHCC

🐣 Brilliant Brighton is running a free Easter Egg Trail in the city centre, inviting people of all ages to hunt for colourful eggs displayed in shop, café and salon windows. You can collect a trail form from any of the 28 participating businesses or download one here, count the eggs they spot, and submit their total to enter a prize draw for one of three Brighton Gift Cards worth up to £75.

The trail offers a fun way to revisit favourite places, discover new local spots and enjoy the spring atmosphere. It kicked off last Saturday (28th) and runs to Sunday 12th April. Time to get cracking! More Info & Download Form

🚧 A relief for many, the BHCC says phase three of the Valley Gardens project is due for completion this summer. 🎉 Work will soon begin on new paths and green space in Steine Gardens. Since January, construction at the Aquarium junction has removed the old roundabout and traffic islands, replacing them with a traffic light-controlled junction, safer crossings and wider space for pedestrians.

From 13 April, new traffic islands will be built, with temporary traffic lights in place for up to five weeks while permanent junction lights are installed. During this period, the Marine Parade crossing will stay closed. Councillor Trevor Muten says the new layout will improve traffic flow, make crossings between Steine Gardens and the seafront safer, and thanks residents for their patience during disruption. It’s great news for the area which has been chaos since November 2024 but once completed will make everyone’s lives that little bit better. More Info on Phase 3 from the BHCC

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Do you remember that big dark room where strangers silently agree to stare at a giant glowing rectangle and pretend their snacks won’t run out? That’s the cinema! Why not take a trip back there and support our local screens.

Duke of York’s Picturehouse - Book

The Magic Faraway Tree | Two Prosecutors | RBO Live: Siegfred

Dukes at Komedia - Book

Bluey at the Cinema | Project Hail Mary | Midwinter Break | Dead Man’s Wire | Splitsville | La Grazia | The Stranger

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