Varndean

Council announce £23 million worth of savings in annual budget

Brighton and Hove City Council have confirmed the key outcomes from yesterday’s lengthy, and somewhat controversial, budget meeting. A statement on the council website reads: Last night, the Full Council approved the city’s 2011/12 budget. The approved budget makes savings of £23.2m. The final budget features a freeze on council tax and on the cost [...]

Written on March 4, 2011 | Posted in Aldrington,Bevendean,Brighton Central and Seafront,Brighton Pavilion,Coldean,Elm Grove,Falmer,Featured Content,Hangleton,Hanover,Hove Central and Seafront,Hove Park,Kemp Town,Mile Oak,News,North Laine,Patcham,Politics,Portslade,Regency,Saltdean,Varndean,Whitehawk,Withdean and Westdene,Your City | No comment

Varndean School adopts traditional curriculum

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Pupils attending Varndean School in September will spend more time studying traditional subjects such as English and Maths. It comes as part of a move to reorganise the curriculum at the school, which will see shorter lesson times and the introduction of flexible timetables for students. The Deputy Headmaster of Varndean, Gareth Hughes,  believes the [...]

Written on August 5, 2010 | Posted in Education,News,Varndean,Your City | No comment