7th May 2020 / 9th May 2020 by greengroup
Greens welcome cycle lane expansion and call for city-wide changes to support ‘social distancing’, as well as road safety and emissions reduction, following potential Government announcement on relaxed lockdown Concerns were that proposed easing of lockdown restrictions could increase car traffic and make it harder for residents to stay 2m apart. Traffic restrictions and measures […]
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Concerns rise for those on zero hours contracts, low pay or insecure employment as workers continue to speak out. Greens say gaps in government plan to help employees mean city’s businesses and workers will need continued support to face covid-19 hit. The impact of coronavirus measures on businesses and employees in the city will leave […]
Greens say planned changes to fire service are ‘deeply worrying,’ and criticise decision to pursue consultation in midst of lockdown Brighton and Hove Green Councillors are speaking out over a decision to press ahead with a consultation about changes to the East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, calling for better scrutiny of ‘alarming’ plans to […]
1st May 2020 / 1st May 2020 by greengroup
Call for council to revise transport spending plans in light of pandemic changes and closure of Madeira Drive Greens have urged the Labour Council to revise their spending plans for transport and roads, arguing that further measures to support residents, such as widening pavements and new cycle lanes, can be introduced and continued even after […]
Greens have raised concerns about City Council plans to put on hold a large number of climate related projects A green amendment at yesterday’s Policy & Resources Committee which sought to continue projects that help progress the council’s aim to be carbon neutral by 2030 was rejected by Labour and Conservative Councillors. The amendment to […]
30th April 2020 / 30th April 2020 by greengroup
Residents battling covid19 deserve clean air, say Greens, citing links between covid19 mortality rate and air pollution Greens have called for stronger action to be taken to lower air pollution in the city amid the covid19 pandemic, including a plea for the Labour Council to swiftly reopen the household waste and recycling sites to prevent […]
17th April 2020 / 17th April 2020 by greengroup
In his fortnightly column, Cllr Phélim Mac Cafferty, Convenor of the Green Group of Councillors, writes on the need to support our NHS now more than ever. At the time of writing 60 health and social care workers around the country have died from the pandemic. Over the weekend the Prime Minister expressed platitudes about […]
3rd April 2020 / 3rd April 2020 by greengroup
In his fortnightly column, Cllr Phélim Mac Cafferty, Convenor of the Green Group of Councillors, writes on the questions green councillors are continuing to ask. A fortnight ago I wrote about the pandemic seeing the city’s biggest force for good – and communities have sprung into action across our city with an outstanding, heart-warming effort. […]
31st March 2020 / 3rd April 2020 by greengroup
Clarity needed for city on personal protective equipment, support for care homes, ventilators and testing, say Greens Detail on personal protective equipment (PPE), ventilators, testing and care for our most vulnerable will be critical to the city’s response to coronavirus (Covid-19), Greens have said today, sharing a list of questions raised with the Director of Public Health. […]
21st March 2020 / 3rd April 2020 by greengroup
Dear residents, Covid-19 is causing a lot of anxiety, especially for older residents and those with underlying conditions, many of whom we have been in touch with already. Locally, Green Councillors are working cross-party to support the council’s response to the pandemic: now more than ever, we repeat our commitment to the values of mutual […]
