'Under siege' residents say Brighton College has council 'under a spell' over works

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        August 2, 2026

'Under siege' residents say Brighton College has council 'under a spell' over works

        Good Morning Brighton — 2026-08-02Brighton and Hove City Council approved Brighton College's redevelopment of its former prep school and convent buildings on Walpole Road in 2024
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'Under siege' residents say Brighton College has council 'under a spell' over works
• Brighton and Hove City Council approved Brighton College's redevelopment of its former prep school and convent buildings on Walpole Road in 2024
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