Tuesday, 12 May 2026


Constituency questions

Brighton electorate


James NEWBURY

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Constituency questions

Brighton electorate

 James NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:32): (1628) My constituency question is to the Premier, and I ask: when will the Premier ensure that the Halcyon Walk HousingFirst site of 152 social houses at 15 Centre Road, Brighton East, is safe for residents in the local community? Following shocking and repeated incidents of violence at the site, my community is living in fear. A female resident reported being verbally abused by a neighbour, with the abuse including repeated incidents of antisemitism. Another elderly man has reported being assaulted by a neighbour who was allegedly under the influence of drugs at the time of the attack. The assault has had a significant impact on his sense of safety and wellbeing. Understandably, he is now fearful of leaving his apartment and is experiencing ongoing anxiety about further attacks by the assailant, who is still living at the site. Further, another elderly resident reported a similar disturbance where a different neighbour was assaulted and left unconscious. Many residents are so scared they refuse to leave their apartments. Requests to government ministers are ignored and not acted upon. It is time to make our community safe.