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1st February 2023 / 1st February 2023 by greengroup
Greens propose a budget that protects Brighton and Hove residents, but warn that the painful impact of the Tories’ economic crisis will continue to be felt The city council budget for the upcoming financial year has today been published, after months of tough deliberations. It comes with a firm warning that the combination of the […]
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As the Tory Government bring in new restrictions on voting, Green Councillors in Brighton & Hove join with experts and campaigners in opposing the Government’s draconian measures The Government has determined that local elections held this May will require voters to bring ID in order to be eligible to vote. This unprecedented decision is strongly […]
31st January 2023 / 1st February 2023 by greengroup
Three years after leaving the EU, Green Councillors call for the Government to be held to account for its reckless pursuit of Brexit, which is plunging city residents into financial crisis Today marks three years to the day that the UK left the EU. At this week’s full council, Green councillors will push the Government to […]
30th January 2023 / 30th January 2023 by greengroup
An external audit report being presented to councillors this week shows the need for urgent action on the council’s budget. A critical report from Brighton & Hove City Council’s external auditors was discussed last week at Audit & Standards Committee. The report contains a red rated judgement for the financial sustainability of the council. A […]
25th January 2023 / 25th January 2023 by greengroup
Brighton and Hove Green Party has selected Wai Lee, Steph Powell and Dr Fiona Wright as its three candidates for Hanover & Elm Grove ward in the upcoming local council elections in May 2023. Together the Green candidates will be a strong voice speaking up for the marginalised and dedicate themselves to supporting residents through […]
12th January 2023 / 25th January 2023 by greengroup
Brighton and Hove Green Party has re-selected Councillors Hannah Allbrooke and Phélim Mac Cafferty for Brunswick and Adelaide ward in the upcoming local council elections in May 2023. Brunswick and Adelaide remained relatively unchanged following the recent boundary review, gaining just Kingsway Court from Central Hove ward. Councillor Phélim Mac Cafferty has represented Brunswick and […]
21st December 2022 / 20th December 2022 by greengroup
Brighton and Hove Green Party has selected Councillor Sue Shanks and community activist Ellen McLeay as candidates for the new West Hill and North Laine ward in the upcoming local council elections in May 2023. Brighton and Hove Green Party has selected Councillor Sue Shanks and community activist Ellen McLeay as candidates for the new […]
15th December 2022 / 25th January 2023 by greengroup
Greens call for further action to support small business, the third sector and public sector from Government. Green Councillors will declare the need for more support to businesses, third sector and public sector organisations to respond to the cost-of-living crisis at a meeting of all 54 city councillors this week. Highlighting the huge value to […]
13th December 2022 / 13th December 2022 by greengroup
Green councillors call for more business and community action ahead of the four-year anniversary of the city council’s Climate and Biodiversity Emergency declaration Green Councillors will declare the need for more action on the climate and biodiversity emergency at a meeting of all 54 city councillors this week. Highlighting the four-year anniversary of the city’s […]
12th December 2022 / 18th December 2022 by greengroup
Steve Davis, Leo Littman and Kerry Pickett selected as Green Party candidates for Preston Park ward in May 2023 local elections Brighton and Hove Green Party has selected three candidates for the new Preston Park ward in the upcoming local council elections in May 2023. The party hopes the new ward, which consists of parts […]
10th December 2022 / 10th December 2022 by greengroup
Siriol Hugh-Jones, Zoë John and Jamie Lloyd selected as Green Party candidates for Hollingdean & Fiveways ward in May 2023 local elections Brighton and Hove Green Party has selected three candidates for the new Hollingdean & Fiveways ward in the upcoming local council elections in May 2023. The party hopes the new ward, which consists […]
5th December 2022 / 5th December 2022 by greengroup
Councillor Pete West and Raphael Hill selected as Green Party candidates for Round Hill ward in May 2023 local elections Brighton and Hove Green Party has selected Councillor Pete West and Raphael Hill as candidates for the new Round Hill ward in the upcoming local council elections in May 2023. The new ward is composed […]
28th November 2022 / 28th November 2022 by greengroup
Lynn-Ora Knott and Ben Simmonds selected as Green Party candidates for Kemptown ward in May 2023 local elections Brighton and Hove Green Party has selected Lynn-Ora Knott and Ben Simmonds as its two candidates for Kemptown ward in the upcoming local council elections in May 2023. The Green Party candidates will focus on supporting residents, championing […]
22nd November 2022 / 23rd November 2022 by greengroup
On 16th November, Green Councillors alongside the Chief Executive and senior city council officials met with the ACORN the union. Like ACORN we care deeply about the lives of renters in our city. This was something that we were keen to communicate to them in our letter last month in response to the concerns they […]
18th November 2022 / 18th November 2022 by greengroup
Brighton and Hove Green Party has selected current councillor Clare Rainey and activist Mark Strong to represent Queen’s Park ward in the upcoming local council elections in May 2023. Councillor Clare Rainey said: “I am delighted to have been selected to re-stand in Queen’s Park ward. I have worked hard for Queen’s Park residents for […]
9th November 2022 / 9th November 2022 by greengroup
Brighton & Hove Green Party has announced that Ollie Sykes will be the Green Party candidate in the upcoming by-election in Wish. Ollie Sykes, who represented Brunswick and Adelaide Ward between 2011-2019, will stand to represent the Green Party in the upcoming by-election. The experienced councillor was notably the party’s finance lead for five years, […]
20th October 2022 / 20th October 2022 by greengroup
This Black History Month Brighton and Hove Green Party reiterate their commitment to move beyond acknowledgement and push forward real change. Every year in October the UK celebrates the continued contributions and achievements of Black and Racially Minoritized backgrounds during Black History Month. Brighton and Hove Green Party reiterate their commitment to move beyond acknowledgement […]
5th September 2022 / 5th September 2022 by greengroup
Brighton & Hove Green Party has launched a new petition, following the announcement of Liz Truss today Greens in Brighton and Hove have launched a new petition to the Government, calling on better funding for public services. Citing figures that show NHS waiting lists at a record high, council funding reduced and benefits slashed, Greens […]
27th July 2022 / 27th July 2022 by greengroup
Brighton and Hove Greens are holding an informal networking event this week for people of colour interested in finding out more about standing as a councillor. The event will be held on Saturday 30th July from 10am to 11.30am at the BMECP Centre in Fleet Street, Brighton. The event is informal, giving attendees the chance […]
21st July 2022 / 21st July 2022 by greengroup
In a meeting of councillors today, Green councillor Siriol Hugh-Jones highlighted work being done to improve public toilet provision. Green Councillors today put forward an amendment to a conservative motion which calls for the council to improve public toilets, highlighting that this work is already underway. A report which set in motion a public toilet […]
Green Councillors will today at a meeting of councillors expressed concern over the lack of access to abortion in Northern Ireland and other parts of the world Green Councillors will today call for the retention of the right to abortion at a meeting of all 54 councillors. A green motion to Full Council this evening, […]
15th July 2022 / 15th July 2022 by greengroup
Ahead of Trans Pride Brighton & Hove tomorrow, Brighton and Hove Green Party have called for Conservative leadership candidates to back a trans-inclusive conversion therapy ban Brighton and Hove Green Party have today called for Conservative leadership candidates to take action on trans conversion therapy, as Trans Pride Brighton & Hove returns to an in-person […]
25th June 2022 / 25th June 2022 by greengroup
Greens are celebrating agreement to progress to the next stage of the Hanover and Tarner liveable neighbourhood project. Green Councillors are very pleased that the city’s first liveable neighbourhood in Hanover & Tarner has moved a step forward, following agreement at the Environment, Transport and Sustainability Committee on Tuesday 21st June. The committee back the Green […]
24th June 2022 / 25th June 2022 by greengroup
Following the publication of the report into Cllr Alex Phillip’s childcare claims, a spokesperson for the Green Group of Councillors said: “We regret that the independent audit report published today finds that some claims were incorrectly made by Cllr Phillips. We welcome her apology and explanation that any errors were made in good faith. She has […]
