A Day in Brighton
One of my favourite cities, not least because it is now under Conservative control. I was hugely impressed by the enthusiasm for Brighton of the Leader and the chairman of the culture committee. They care passionately about the City and will do well by it. Interestingly, the new Conservative council has moved culture from being a sub-committee to a full committee, which bodes well.
I had a chance to see the Brighton Museum and Gallery and the Pavilion, which are first rate. The Pavilion has been beautifully restored. It was built by the Prince Regent as a “palace away from Palace”, but Queen Victoria stripped it and many of its fixtures are now in Buckingham Palace. Thise that could not be got back have been replaced by very well-crafted copies. I also went to the Jubilee Library (see above) and the Phoenix Arts Centre. The Phoenix is impressive, housing 100 artists in a co-operative in a disused 1960s office block, and contributing hugely to Brighton’s vibrant culture.
Sue said on June 1st, 2007 at 3:11 pm:
I’m glad you had an enjoyable day trip to Brighton, after your visit to the Cutty Sark.
When are you going to start blogging about your constituency though? In Wantage alone there is deep disatisfaction at the loss of our cinema, and the very real threat of losing the Wantage Arts Centre. We are still no nearer to getting the station reopened in Grove. There are pitifully few facilities for youth in this area, what are you doing about that? What are your thoughts on Grove having it’s own Secondary School, to be totally separate from King Alfred’s Community College in Wantage? A decision is due this month - where are your comments on that?
Come on Ed, it’s all very well you getting involved in all these other issues, important as they may be, but you are OUR MP - please let us know what you’re doing locally, rather than nationally.
Ed Vaizey said on June 1st, 2007 at 5:23 pm:
Whoa! All my constituency work can be found at www.vaizey.com. That’s the main site Sue - you know the constituency comes first!
Sue said on June 1st, 2007 at 5:55 pm:
I apologise, but by not commenting on any of these issues in your blog, it makes it difficult for us to comment on them ourselves.
Sue Korman said on July 8th, 2007 at 1:30 pm:
Hi Ed
It’s great to know you’re a fan of Brighton. If you’ve time for any shopping or eating out on your next trip, do take a look at Unique to Brighton before you come.
We have some amazing independent businesses here, helping to keep local choice a real option for residents and visitors.
best wishes
Sue