5th March 2020 / 9th March 2020 by greengroup
Concerns over effect of short-term holiday lets on housing supply and local communities must be addressed Greens have called on the council to set up a dedicated service to respond to resident complaints about short-term holiday lets, urging the council to lobby for more government powers to tackle problem properties. A report going to a […]
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27th February 2020 / 28th February 2020 by greengroup
Greens secure support for a ‘Green New Deal’ plan to support communities, environment and reduce poverty The city council will invest a further £11m to tackle climate change, the housing crisis and prevent cuts – thanks to Green changes to the city’s budget agreed today. With just 10 years left to avert climate chaos, Greens […]
25th February 2020 / 25th February 2020 by greengroup
The Labour Council’s budget plans must do more to reflect scale of challenges ahead, say Greens.
13th February 2020 / 14th February 2020 by greengroup
A Green amendment at a Council Committee today asks for the underused ‘Winter Maintenance Reserve’ to fund more Housing First Placements for homeless people Greens have proposed more support for the city’s homeless today at the council’s Policy and Resources Committee. Ahead of the final decision on the City’s budget for 2020/2021 in two weeks’ […]
11th February 2020 / 11th February 2020 by greengroup
Changes to the council’s budget will not alleviate the concerns of community groups affected by cuts, Greens have said today. A report on the city council’s budget going to a council committee this week, reveals that the Labour Council has agreed to reduce the impact of some controversial cuts, including to domestic violence services. However, […]
3rd February 2020 / 3rd February 2020 by greengroup
Councillor Hannah Clare, Green opposition spokesperson for Children, Young People and Skills, commented: “News that a further OFSTED inspection will take place at Moulsecoomb Primary school is yet another example of the strength and determination of the parent-led, anti-academy campaign – which is pushing for Moulsecoomb Primary to gain the recognition it deserves. Greens have […]
29th January 2020 / 30th January 2020 by greengroup
Offers of help from councils have been ignored, say Greens, as Conservative government votes down family reunification proposals Greens and local refugee organisations have condemned the Conservative government for voting against legislation designed to ensure that children fleeing war and persecution can reunite with family members in the UK. Conservative MPs overturned a proposed change […]
28th January 2020 / 30th January 2020 by greengroup
Call on Labour Council to do more to protect vulnerable people in the city as council budget decisions near Green Councillors have responded to information on how the council’s budget will be spent this year, raising concerns about proposed cuts, including to domestic and sexual violence services in the city. Councillors will meet at the […]
24th January 2020 / 14th February 2020 by greengroup
Greens say proposal for decades-long lease of Hollingbury site should have come back for review Labour and Conservative Councillors have signed a decades-long contract for Hollingbury golf course, despite a Green appeal for further consultation to take place on the long term future of the site. Labour and Conservative councillors agreed to lease the Hollingbury […]
21st January 2020 / 14th February 2020 by greengroup
Brighton and Hove could follow other cities creating ‘car free’ spaces Green Councillors have called on the Labour Council in Brighton and Hove to take inspiration from other parts of the UK and bring forward a report on ‘car free’ options for the city centre. Other cities such as York, Edinburgh and Birmingham have recently […]
