Labour have announced some of their team of candidates for the local elections in their campaign to create a “better Brighton and Hove for all”.

The party has already been out campaigning ahead of the election in May across Brighton and Hove, with Labour aiming to achieve a majority on the council - a feat not achieved by any party for more than two decades.

David Wicken, secretary of Labour’s local government committee, said: “We have selected a team that reflects the social diversity for which Brighton and Hove is justly proud.

“The 2023 team has a blend of life experience and youthful vigour. 

“In terms of gender, age, ethnicity and sexual identity, our team is today’s Brighton and Hove.

“Our candidates are known for the work they do to improve life in their neighbourhoods and united in their determination to continue this work in office.”

While the party’s manifesto is set to be published next month, campaign literature seen by The Argus reveals that Labour plans to “restore our city’s basic services”, “deliver decent, affordable homes and rights for people who rent”, and deliver “quality education for all children and young people”.

Mr Wicken said the party will fight to make Brighton and Hove a safer, cleaner and fairer city for everyone.

He said: “Many of the specific promises are based on what residents have told us on the doorstep.

“We launched a “listening programme” across the city last summer and we’ve heard what people want and need.”

Among the party’s candidates running for election in May include former Hanover councillor Emma Daniel, current deputy mayor Jackie O’Quinn, retired journalist Jilly Stevens and former council leader Warren Morgan.

List of some of Labour’s candidates in Brighton and Hove for May election

  • Central Hove: Joy Robinson and Emma Daniel
  • Coldean and Stanmer: Mitchie Alexander and Tobias Sheard
  • Goldsmid: Cllr Jackie O’Quinn, Birgit Miller and Trevor Muten
  • Hangleton and Knoll: Cllr Amanda Grimshaw, John Hewitt and Faiza Baghoth
  • Hollingdean and Fiveways: Cllr Theresa Fowler, Bruno De Oliveira and Mohammed Asaduzzaman
  • Queen’s Park: Tristram Burden and Chandni Mistry
  • Westdene and Hove Park: Warren Morgan, Lundy Mackenzie and Ben Philipsborn
  • Westbourne and Poets’ Corner: Julie Cattell and Leslie Pumm
  • Wish: Cllr Bella Sankey and Paul Nann
  • Woodingdean: Jacob Allen and Jacqui Simon

Voters across Brighton and Hove will go to the polls on May 4 to elect the city’s 54 councillors for the next four years.

In a change for voters across the city, residents who vote in person will need to provide some form of photo identification to the polling station in order to cast their ballot.

Those who do not have a suitable form of photo ID can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate through the government’s website at gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority certificate.