Borough of Brighton
Brighton was a non-metropolitan district with borough status of East Sussex, England covering the town of Brighton. Formed in 1854 as a municipal borough, in 1889 it became a county borough independent of the newly formed East Sussex County Council, and from 1974 until its dissolution in 1997 it was a non-metropolitan district within the county of East Sussex. In 1961, the district had a population of 163,159.
| Brighton | |
|---|---|
| Population | |
| • 1961 | 163,159 |
| History | |
| • Created | 1854 |
| • Abolished | 1997 |
| • Succeeded by | Brighton and Hove |
| Status | Municipal borough 1854 – 1889 County borough 1889 – 1974 |
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