Councillors Blog
3rd December 2019 / 3rd December 2019 by greengroup
Today is International Day of People with Disabilities, a day on which we acknowledge and promote the voice, dignity, rights and well-being of the millions of disabled people worldwide, in particular the 16% of people in our city living with disabilities. The day highlights the need to increase the understanding and awareness of issues relating […]
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20th November 2019 / 20th November 2019 by greengroup
Once again, this year we stand together for Transgender Day of Remembrance on 20th November 2019.
18th November 2019 / 18th November 2019 by greengroup
I vividly remember my disappointment as a small child when an invitation to “spend a penny” turned out to be a visit not to the nearest sweet shop but to the loo. But this was the 1970s and euphemism was the name of the game, at least when it came to biology. It was a […]
Road safety week is upon us again. Seven days to highlight the biggest single killer of under 25s, 168 hours to focus on an issue that takes the lives of approximately 1,770 lives per year, 147 per month or around 5 people per day. It’s clear that Britain’s roads need to be safer for the […]
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19th October 2019 / 19th October 2019 by greengroup
Caroline Lucas, Green MP for Brighton Pavilion, issued this statement ahead of the House of Commons debate on Saturday, on the Prime Minister’s Brexit deal. “There is nothing in this deal to benefit our country. It will leave people worse off, jobs harder to find, businesses struggling and a race to the bottom as environmental […]
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10th October 2019 / 10th October 2019 by greengroup
When I was growing up in London we would regularly visit the local public library and spend hours choosing and reading books. I loved the high-ceilinged Victorian building, the sense of purposeful calm and order, and the seemingly endless choice of reading material. Partly as a result of this I developed a lifelong love of […]
Repeated call follows report stating need for more work on race inequality Green Councillors have renewed their call for a representative from the black and minority ethnic community (BME) to be given a seat on a council decision making committee, after a report revealed that more must be done to support BME staff. A proposal […]
12th August 2019 / 12th August 2019 by greengroup
Cllr Sue Shanks, Deputy Convenor of the Green Group, blogs for National Allotment Week This week is National Allotments Week, a week to celebrate the community value of allotments. With the theme of shared harvest, the week aims to raise awareness of how we can provide for each other – whether that’s our fellow allotment […]
12th March 2019 / 14th February 2020 by greengroup
We have today (12 March) launched our local election Manifesto with an event at Platform 9’s new event space at Hove Town Hall. In the document, Greens set out their plans for the city ahead of May 2nd’s council elections. The pledges include: Developing 1500 new homes on brownfield land, including 600 new council-owned properties. […]
25th February 2019 / 25th February 2019 by greengroup
Raphael Hill will be joining Marianna Ebel and Steve Moses as the confirmed candidates for Goldsmid ward. Councillor Amanda Knight will be stepping down at the time of the council elections on Thursday 2 May. Raphael, who lives in Goldsmid ward, is a teacher of English as a Foreign Language and co-convenor of Brighton and Hove […]
24th February 2019 / 20th July 2023 by greengroup
Brighton and Hove Young Greens have launched a petition, calling on Brighton and Hove City Council to support the YouthStrikes4 Climate. The petition says: On Friday 15th February, young people from across Brighton & Hove took a bold move to ask for action on climate change. And on 15th March, we’re doing it again. Climate […]
20th February 2019 / 20th July 2023 by greengroup
Convenor of the Green Group, Councillor Phélim Mac Cafferty, has commented on the recent news that former Labour Councillor Anne Meadows has defected to the Conservative group. He said: “Just a few months since Anne Meadows stated live on TV that she would “not vote Labour in the next election” it is little surprise that […]
8th February 2019 / 12th February 2019 by greengroup
Green Councillors have spoken out in support of city-wide celebrations of LGBT history month this February. Greens are encouraging residents to explore, learn and celebrate the contribution of the LGBT community through a series of events taking place across the city. This year’s LGBT history month marks 50 years on from the Stonewall Riots, a critical moment […]
7th February 2019 / 10th February 2019 by greengroup
Children Mental Health Week (4-10 Feb) a reminder that help is urgently needed The mental health needs of children in schools will be given renewed focus after a series of Green proposals calling for greater support received the backing of all parties at a Council meeting last week. Greens called on the Council to support […]
Councillors Blog News
7th February 2019 / 17th April 2020 by greengroup
Response to city development plan from Green Group made public Green Councillors have published their response to Brighton and Hove City Council’s development plan, City Plan Part Two, including new ideas for affordable housing and sustainable transport they say will enable the city to thrive into the future. The response submitted by Green Councillors is […]
6th February 2019 / 6th February 2019 by greengroup
Proposals left domestic violence groups facing uncertain future, say Greens Plans by the Labour Council to cut £50,000 from domestic and sexual violence budgets have been dropped. [1] Greens had repeatedly called on the Labour Council to scrap the cut, raising concerns at several meetings of Full Council and council committees. Following pressure, details in budget […]
1st February 2019 / 6th February 2019 by greengroup
Letter urges council to prepare and test for impact of no-deal Brexit but offers ‘paltry’ resources The Green Group of Councillors have hit back at Conservative Government Minsters after a letter suggesting councils ‘step up’ their preparation for a no-deal Brexit was received by Brighton and Hove City Council this week. The letter from the […]
Labour council leadership fails to back Green call for a review of animal welfare charter Opposition to a Green request for a review of the council’s animal welfare charter met with anger from the public gallery at a meeting of Full Council today (31st January). A petition signed by over 5,000 people calling for an end […]
31st January 2019 / 6th February 2019 by greengroup
More support is needed to combat youth anxiety, depression and low self-esteem, say Greens The Green Group of Councillors are urging the Council to press for greater resources to boost mental health support for children and young people at school. Greens say that the positive work already delivered by schools and local mental health partnerships […]
31st January 2019 / 14th February 2020 by greengroup
Over 1000 people call for action after Greens push for climate emergency declaration The Green Group of Councillors have responded to a petition signed by 1,310 people calling on Brighton and Hove City Council to commit to zero carbon emissions by 2030. Councillor Ollie Sykes, who successfully called on Brighton and Hove City Council to […]
24th January 2019 / 6th February 2019 by greengroup
Developers say Brexit deal deadlock “does not provide the basis for major investment decisions” A major leisure centre development project between Brighton and Hove City Council and developers Crest Nicholson has run aground due to ‘Brexit uncertainty.’ A letter from developers citing Brexit as a major issue to the project’s feasibility was handed to Councillors […]
20th July 2017 / 8th February 2019 by greengroup
Brighton and Hove City Council will today (20th July) debate a proposal from the Green Party Group of Councillors demanding a clear strategy to encourage more cycling in the city. Despite several cross party initiatives aimed at promoting active travel, Green Councillors are concerned that progress on improvements has ground to a halt. The proposals call […]
9th May 2014 / 20th April 2020 by greengroup
Green councillors are supporting calls by residents worried about government changes to the planning system which cuts out local democracy from the process. In a motion passed by Brighton & Hove City Council yesterday Thursday 8 May, Greens argued that the government should “respect our communities and local democratic decision-making on planning matters”. This follows […]
