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8th October 2023 / 17th October 2023 by greengroup
Green party councillors have criticised Labour’s decision to abandon a ‘liveable neighbourhood’ pilot that would have reduced car traffic in Hanover and Tarner – labelling the decision a missed opportunity to lead the city towards a more sustainable and equitable future. The pilot, which would have been the first of its type in Brighton and […]
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2nd October 2023 / 2nd October 2023 by greengroup
While wages in the city have grown, they are still not keeping up with rising private rents, new figures from Sian Berry show. The Green candidate for Brighton Pavilion MP promises to stand up for new laws to put limits on the spiralling rent costs faced by thousands in the city. Comparing rent rises with […]
27th September 2023 / 27th September 2023 by greengroup
Hundreds of emails sent to the council by traders and residents concerned over controversial plans to re-open Gardner Street to traffic have effectively been dismissed because of a technicality – leading to accusations the Labour council is failing to listen to a range of views. Over 400 objections were sent to the local council by […]
14th September 2023 / 14th September 2023 by greengroup
Today, Brighton & Hove City Council began advertising for a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position for the council, to replace the current interim postholder. The position is being advertised for £180k – £190k, which Greens argue is far too high. They criticise the Labour leadership for prioritising senior officer pay over the pay of […]
12th September 2023 / 12th September 2023 by greengroup
Green councillors have condemned the Labour group for failing to take decisive action on a series of highly transphobic tweets posted by a Labour Councillor. Local trans groups and residents have spoken out after it was revealed that Cllr Alison Thomson, Labour member for Regency ward, shared a number of transphobic tweets online. Greens stand in […]
21st July 2023 / 11th October 2023 by greengroup
In a proposal to full council, Green Councillors highlight the ongoing dumping of raw sewage in the sea and call for compensation for the city and public ownership of water companies Today Green Councillors made a proposal to Full Council that would have committed the council to redouble efforts seeking compensation for the city from Southern […]
Following a Green Party proposal to call for the council to be given powers to use rent controls, Labour amended the motion to dodge committing to rent controls in the next General Election Tonight, Greens made a proposal supporting rent controls to a full council session. Despite supposedly supporting the idea of rent controls, Labour watered […]
13th July 2023 / 11th October 2023 by greengroup
Members of Brighton & Hove Green Party are due to join the Trans Pride March in Brighton on Saturday 15th July which starts from Jubilee Square at 11.00am. Green MP for Brighton Pavilion Caroline Lucas will be speaking at the start of the march and Green Councillor Raphael Hill, Brighton & Hove’s first openly trans […]
2nd July 2023 / 11th October 2023 by greengroup
Brighton and Hove Green Party members will choose who stands to become the next Green MP for Brighton Pavilion after three candidates announced they were standing. The candidates are: Candidate bios can be found below. Zoe John, Deputy Chair of Brighton and Hove Green Party, said: “This is a fantastic line up of quality candidates. […]
30th June 2023 / 30th June 2023 by greengroup
The following motion received overwhelming support from members of Brighton & Hove Green Party at a recent meeting. Context We note the ONS report on Gender Identity in the 2021 Census, which shows that Brighton & Hove has one of the highest percentages of Trans & Non-Binary residents in the UK, with nearly double the […]
21st June 2023 / 21st June 2023 by greengroup
Following the news that Labour plan to redesign the seafront cycle lanes, Greens raise concerns that reversing progress loses the city time, money and progress On Friday 16th, the Labour-run administration called an emergency meeting of the Transport Committee, to be held on Wednesday 21st at 1pm. The agenda and reports for this meeting, and […]
16th June 2023 / 16th June 2023 by greengroup
Following the news that 1,423 votes were not counted, Greens raise significant questions about democratic processes and accountability Yesterday, Brighton & Hove City Council announced that 1,423 postal votes cast in the May 2023 local elections were not counted. This was due to the delivery of these votes coming after the 10pm deadline, despite it […]
12th June 2023 / 12th June 2023 by greengroup
Despite concerns about pay and outsourcing practices raised, Labour ignored alternatives and recommitted to outsource school meal provision In today’s meeting of the new Children, Families & Schools Committee, Labour brought a report that sought to re-tender the school meals contract. Greens criticised the report for insufficient detail, and called for more evidence to be […]
8th June 2023 / 8th June 2023 by greengroup
Following news that Caroline Lucas will not be standing again for Member of Parliament for Brighton Pavilion, Green councillors express their thanks Today, Caroline Lucas MP announced that she would not stand for Brighton Pavilion in the next General Election, expected in 2024. First elected in 2010, Caroline Lucas was the first Green Party MP […]
25th May 2023 / 25th May 2023 by greengroup
Following the formal introduction of new councillors, Greens are confirmed as Official Opposition with a team of spokespeople focusing on key issues impacting the city Today, Brighton & Hove’s City Council held its annual council meeting where new councillors were formally introduced, and roles were announced. The Green Group of Councillors were unanimously confirmed as […]
17th May 2023 / 17th May 2023 by greengroup
On International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, Green Councillors stand alongside transgender community to fight back against violence Today marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, held every year as the anniversary of the 1990 decision of the World Health Organisation to remove homosexuality from the Classification of Diseases and Related Health […]
11th May 2023 / 11th October 2023 by greengroup
Following last week’s local elections, Brighton & Hove Green Party elected the new leadership team to lead the Green Group on the council Steve Davis, Councillor for Preston Park, has been elected as Group Convenor and therefore will become Leader of the Opposition. Cllr Sue Shanks of West Hill & North Laine and Cllr Pete West […]
5th May 2023 / 5th May 2023 by greengroup
Following May 4th’s local election results, Greens are proud of their councillors and confident that they will provide constructive, firm opposition Yesterday, Brighton & Hove residents voted in the elections, and elected seven Greens to the city council. After Labour’s group won the 2019 election and subsequently shrunk due to resignations and suspensions, the Greens […]
2nd May 2023 / 2nd May 2023 by greengroup
Party lists numerous achievements on climate, equalities, health and economy in newly released report Brighton & Hove Green Party has today released a report showcasing what they have delivered while leading the city council. The report lists more than 60 achievements and awards, showcasing the progress Greens have made in tackling the city’s biggest issues. […]
Greens plan to fight back against Right to Buy and build hundreds of new council homes Facing the challenges of a national housing crisis, Greens criticise Right to Buy and showcase their solutions The Right to Buy Scheme was introduced by Thatcher’s Government and continued under both Labour and Conservative governments since. It is well-known […]
1st May 2023 / 1st May 2023 by greengroup
In a national economic crisis that is hitting residents across the city hard, Greens put forward a plan for the city’s local economy to flourish In the midst of a continuing economic crisis, Greens say that the city desperately needs a focus on “bold ideas” to keep the city thriving. Despite the difficult financial circumstances […]
Greens are determined to get the council over the King Alfred Leisure Centre delays and deliver their plan for sports in Brighton & Hove Brighton & Hove Green Party has pledged to end the ‘long delays’ in replacing the King Alfred Sports Centre if re-elected on 4th May. Greens say that the King Alfred Leisure […]
28th April 2023 / 28th April 2023 by greengroup
Plans to make travelling Brighton & Hove cleaner and easier are at heart of Green Party manifesto plans Greens say that they will take action to improve air quality if re-elected on 4th May. Pointing to statistics from the 2022 air quality monitoring report, Greens say that although good progress is being made, a bold […]
Innovative solutions in the Green Manifesto make the case that plastic waste can be turned around in Brighton & Hove. Green Party candidates have emphasised that they have a plan to push back against excessive plastic waste in Brighton & Hove. Recycling rates were at 30.1% last year, which the Greens are confident they can […]