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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
