For the first time, we will have greater control over transport, housing, skills and economic development. The circumstances facing Brighton and Hove are not identical to those facing Birmingham, Newcastle or Cornwall. Brighton and Hove faces one of the most acute housing pressures in the country. Brighton and Hove is one of the most recognisable cities in Britain, known for its culture, coastline, creativity and willingness to do things differently. The people of Brighton and Hove understand Brighton and Hove.