We work for the benefit of all those who live and work in the area from Brunswick Street East through to Norfolk Square and Western Street, and between Western Road and the sea front.

We campaign vigorously for the preservation and improvement of the environment and amenities of the area. We present the views of our members to Brighton & Hove City Council direct to the department concerned or through our local councillors.

EBRA is committed to good community relations and equal opportunities and is non-party and non-sectarian.

Read our Constitution and Minutes.

About Us

The Association was founded in 2005 to act as a forum for the views of those who live and work in East Brunswick. EBRA is staffed on a voluntary basis by people who live in the area. We are committed to preserving and improving the unique atmosphere of our area.

Membership is open to all who live, work or run a business in East Brunswick or just have an interest in our area. There is a small contribution of Ł3.00 per year towards our running expenses. Persons on Income Support or Pension Credit are not expected to pay.

How to join EBRA

This is the EBRA area, and why we like it!

Our area covers Brunswick Street East to Norfolk Square and Western Street,
and from Western Road down to the sea front.

Your Committee Members

Chairperson
Deputy Chairperson
Secretary
Treasurer
Webmaster

Bill Cowell
Richard Gamper
Gerald Featherstone
Sue King
Jim Livesey

Street Representatives

Waterloo Street, Ivy Place & Chapel Mews
Brunswick Street East / Donkey Mews
Farman Street
Upper & Lower Market Street, Kerrison Mews
Norfolk Square & Place
Western Street & Golden Lane
Norfolk Square Gardens
Little Western Street & Planning Monitor
Cross Street

Peggy Thomas & Jane Austin
Eleanor Gamper
Richard Oxford
Peggy Thomas & Jane Austin
Kerri Burns
Geraldine Diggins
Reggie Vincent
Mark Harris
Hassan Khabbazeh

Our Campaigns!

Alcohol Licensing	We are concerned at the proliferation of bars, clubs and off-licenses and the effect that has on our area. We enable concerned residents to make objections by providing information on the objection process, standard forms and advice. Send for a licensing information pack!
Roads and Traffic	We are campaigning to have the ineffective traffic-calming scheme in Waterloo Street improved, to have our one-way systems looked at and enforced, to get a 20mph limit for residential streets, to get the Council to consider weight limits and repair roads that are badly damaged by traffic.
Development and Planning	New developments are affecting the character of our area. We monitor all new planning applications and report them on this web site. We provide residents with information on how they can object to an unsuitable planning application and make their voices heard! Visit our Planning Page. Read about the Planning Disaster!
Cleaner Streets	EBRA was responsible for getting communal bins throughout East Brunswick and eliminating unsightly bin-bags and their attendant seagulls from our streets. We persuaded many business to literally clean up their act. We monitor the situation daily!
Greener Streets	EBRA members have been responsible for introducing planters and trees in East Brunswick. We are campaigning for more trees and greenery in our public places.
A Boards and E Boards	We campaigned hard to have the cast iron railings in Norfolk Square restored, and our members do much to keep it a pleasant well-maintained place. We want to get rid of unsightly Estate Agents' Boards, unlicensed street furniture and anything else that spoils our charming streets. Read about Street Clutter. Read about Estate Agents' Boards.

Does EBRA make a difference?

Yes it does! EBRA has only been in existence since 2005 but in that time our area has improved significantly. People tell is this is one of the nicest neighbourhoods in a fine city. Property here is well sought-after so they must be right! We still have problems that must be sorted out though and we will work with our dedicated local councillors and Brighton & Hove City Council to keep on improving our area.

Roy Pennington former councillor for Regency ward said to us: "...contacting someone in authority can make a change – as long as someone, as such as a Residents Association, reports the problem in the first place." Roy was right!

Paul Elgood councillor for Brunswick and Adelaide said this of a recent successful campaign: !I am sure that the ongoing pressure from EBRA and from other residents has helped no end to get this to this stage. So well done!" Thank you Paul!

EBRA will continue to work with our local councillors, the Council, the police and others to make East Brunswick a better place to live and work. But we need your help!

Join EBRA right now and support our efforts.

Amended Constitution

A Motion to amend our Constitution was carried by a unanimous vote of the members at the AGM held on 12 November 2006. One amendment opens membership to those who live outside the EBRA area, but without voting rights. A second amendment changes the composition of the Committee to reflect the way that EBRA operates.

To read the revised Constitution, click here.


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