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Resolved to:
 
This Council Notes:

 

1)    
Brighton & Hove is
home to nationally significant heritage, from Saxon churches to the
Royal Pavilion;

 

2)    
18 at risk sites are
listed by Historic England, others, are less well-known

 

3)    
Patcham, is home to
Brighton’s oldest church, a 16th century dovecote;
a 1930s clocktower; Patcham Place sports pavilion, included in the
list of planned pavilion upgrades in Administration’s’s
Playing Pitch Strategy; and Patcham Peace Gardens which the U3A
maintain;

 

4)    
Tourists and residents
note the poor state of the city’s heritage caused by fourteen
years of austerity under the previous national government and the
subsequent lack of funding for the maintenance of the
country’s heritage assets, recognising that the total
national budget for Historic England was only £117m in
2023/24

 

5)    
The reputational
damage and concern expressed by residents and visitors has led to
this administration’s determination to begin the restoration
programme for Madeira Terraces and the seafront heritage lanterns,
whose restoration begins autumn 2025.

 

6)    
That officers have
recommended a review be completed of all council-owned heritage
assets to establish the full extent of the problem.

 
Therefore, resolves to:

 

1)    
Request that the Place
Overview & Scrutiny Committee consider undertaking a
cross-party Task & Finish Group review of all
council-controlled heritage assets, addressing potential timelines
and funding for restoration and maintenance;

 

2)    
Note the ongoing
consultation with residents and community groups to guide future
investment in the city’s heritage, recognising the social,
educational and public value of cultural regeneration.

 

3)    
Request the Place
Overview & Scrutiny Committee considers as part of any review
how the Council can strengthen partnerships with local arts
organisations, schools, colleges, universities, and heritage groups
to promote cultural education and inclusive access to our
heritage.