News
26th April 2023 / 26th April 2023 by greengroup
Green Party candidates running in Brighton & Hove this May are pleased to endorse CPRE Sussex’s manifesto, as a natural partner to key aspects of their own. The countryside charity offers five priority areas and calls on action for each. CPRE Sussex have asked candidates and political parties to pledge to tackle: On the issue […]
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25th April 2023 / 25th April 2023 by greengroup
From community composting to expanding allotments, the Greens lay out their vision for food in, from and for the city’s residents Responding to the Brighton & Hove Food Partnership’s questions, Green Party candidates have unveiled their manifesto plans for local food in Brighton & Hove. These plans offer exciting new proposals. To facilitate more local […]
1. How will you support people living in poverty with access to food? What is your plan to end the need for food banks? Food banks shouldn’t be needed; they reflect a set of policies and politics that are unwilling and unable to prevent people from falling into poverty nor provide a proper safety net […]
Local Elections
3rd April 2023 / 3rd April 2023 by greengroup
On May 4th 2023, voters in Brighton and Hove will elect 54 new councillors. If you are looking for Brighton local election candidates read on. Green party candidates The Green Party is standing 54 candidates in the Brighton and Hove local elections 2023. Find out who your brighton local election candidates are at the list […]
Brighton & Hove Green Party announces their full list of candidates in the May 4th city council elections. This May 4th Brighton & Hove Green Party will be standing the following 54 candidates in the 23 new wards across the city at the city council elections: Brunswick & Adelaide: Cllr Hannah Allbrooke, Cllr Phélim Mac […]
On May 4th 2023, the Brighton and Hove local elections 2023 will take place. Find out what you need to know about voting. What is happening in the local elections 2023? All 54 Brighton & Hove City Council seats will be up for election on 4th May 2023. This year, the elections will take place […]
31st March 2023 / 31st March 2023 by greengroup
Brighton & Hove Green Party celebrate Trans Day of Visibility with a call for acceptance. Today is the international Trans day of Visibility, to raise awareness of the discrimination trans and non-binary people face. Cllr Steph Powell, co-Chair of the Tourism, Equalities, Culture & Communities committee said: “As Greens we fully support everyone’s right to […]
Brighton & Hove Green Party have today published their manifesto ahead of the local election on May 4th 2023. Brighton & Hove Green Party has today published their ‘Vote Green for Action’ manifesto ahead of the local elections this May. Highlighting some of their achievements since becoming the leading party on the council in July […]
30th March 2023 / 30th March 2023 by greengroup
Following government cuts to available funding, Greens share the city’s concerns and confirm that they are taking every step to protect the city’s rough sleepers Joining with residents, Greens today reaffirm their objections to the government’s cut funding for the No Second Night Out scheme, a vital homelessness service in Brighton. The service will be […]
20th March 2023 / 20th March 2023 by greengroup
Greens secure votes for funding for Brighton Youth Centre refurbishments, marking “a huge win that young people will reap the benefits of for decades” In last week’s meeting of the Policy and Resources Committee, councillors voted in favour of the Greens’ proposal to provide a £2.3m grant to Brighton Youth Centre (BYC), to allow them […]
16th March 2023 / 16th March 2023 by greengroup
After criticising Labour and Tories slashing funding for works on Elm Grove and Queens Park Road, Greens win back funding of the project as Labour and Tories fall in line In Policy & Resources Committee today, Greens secured funding for vital, permanent works on Elm Grove and Queens Park Road, in what was a huge win for […]
Following years of work with dozens of organisations, today councillors voted through an anti-racism strategy that lays out how Brighton & Hove council will combat racism In today’s meeting of Policy and Resources Committee meeting, councillors voted to ratify an anti-racism strategy for the next five years. 28 organisations, as well as staff, focus group participants, […]
2nd March 2023 / 2nd March 2023 by greengroup
A green amendment successfully passed through an extraordinary council session, as Greens reiterate that the city must unite to call on the Home Office to end the use of hotels for vulnerable asylum-seekers In an extraordinary council session this evening, Greens successfully passed an amended motion that identifies the Home Office’s responsibility for the hostile environment […]
Brighton and Hove Green Party has selected Helen Dixon and Christopher Hawtree as its two candidates for Central Hove ward in the upcoming local council elections in May 2023. In the last set of local elections, the top Green Party candidate was just 40 votes behind the two Labour candidates who won the seat. Helen […]
28th February 2023 / 28th February 2023 by greengroup
Brighton & Hove Safeguarding Children Partnership’s Chair, Chris Robson, has published a scrutiny paper into missing refugee children from Home Office run hotels in Brighton & Hove Brighton & Hove Safeguarding Children Partnership has today published a scrutiny paper in response to a number of children missing from Home Office commissioned hotels in the city. […]
27th February 2023 / 27th February 2023 by greengroup
Brighton and Hove Green Party has selected Rebecca Duffy, Alexander Sallons and Ollie Sykes as its three candidates for Goldmsid ward in the upcoming local council elections in May 2023. Rebecca Duffy, a lecturer and copywriter, said: “I have lived in Hove for over 12 years and am grateful to Councillor Marianna Ebel for all […]
24th February 2023 / 24th February 2023 by greengroup
In a budget they described as a no-win scenario, Greens secure the votes to protect vital services and safeguard key priorities across the city Yesterday evening, Greens provided the leadership that passed the city’s annual budget. Councillors from across the chamber noted the unprecedented financial challenges faced by the council as a result of 13 […]
23rd February 2023 / 23rd February 2023 by greengroup
The Labour and Conservative Parties joined hands yet again to vote against Green-led proposals for safer, healthier, liveable neighbourhoods In tonight’s Budget Council session, Labour and Tory Councillors once again united to needlessly cut funding for crucial environmental measures for the city. The Labour amendment that Tories lined up behind strips £1.1million of funding from […]
22nd February 2023 / 22nd February 2023 by greengroup
Green budget amendments inject funding into crucial services as well as fund consultation to crack down on landlords. Green councillors have submitted six amendments to their proposed budget, which will be voted on by all councillors at this Thursday’s budget council. The amendments invest in valued public services though freezing councillors’ allowances, previously unallocated funds, […]
15th February 2023 / 15th February 2023 by greengroup
Brighton and Hove Green Party has selected Renato Marques and Geoff Shanks as candidates for Westbourne & Poets’ Corner Ward in the upcoming local council elections in May 2023. Renato is a NHS Key worker and an EU citizen. He has been active in local politics and community campaigns since moving to the city in […]
14th February 2023 / 29th March 2023 by greengroup
Brighton and Hove Green Party has selected documentary editor Chloë Goldsmith and accessibility consultant Ricky Perrin as candidates for Regency ward in the upcoming local council elections in May 2023. On her selection, Chloë Goldsmith said: “I’m honoured to be standing as one of the Green Party candidates for Regency and hope to build on […]
13th February 2023 / 13th February 2023 by greengroup
Budget council (23rd Feb) still means Tory cuts and tough days ahead The annual budget proposed by the Green-led council was yesterday passed through the Policy and Resources Committee. It came with a firm warning from councillors of the impacts of compounding crises – the cost-of-living crisis, increasing demand on services, inflation, war, Brexit, and […]
9th February 2023 / 9th February 2023 by greengroup
Sophie Broadbent, Norma Fletcher and Daniel Rue selected as Green Party candidates for Patcham & Hollingbury ward in May 2023 local elections Brighton and Hove Green Party has selected Sophie Broadbent, Norma Fletcher and Daniel Rue as its three candidates for Hollingbury & Patcham ward in the upcoming local council elections in May 2023. Sophie […]
2nd February 2023 / 2nd February 2023 by greengroup
Following extensive consultation across the city, Greens confirm that public toilets will stay open, with plans to open more facilities to the public and demand the government recognise toilet access as a legal right Brighton & Hove City Council is current undergoing its annual budget process, and Greens have stressed how the dire economic context […]
