News
20th December 2019 / 20th December 2019 by hannahclare
Overturn unfair voting system failing residents and damaging politics, say Greens Green Councillors have successfully pushed Labour councillors to back a change in the voting system used for local and general elections. Greens say the current ‘first past the post,’ system is deeply unfair, and has denied voters choice and proper representation at both local […]
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17th December 2019 / 14th February 2020 by hannahclare
Money saved through changing the Veolia contract can now be used to set up more plastic recycling Money saved through changes to the city’s recycling and waste disposal contract could be set aside to fund plastic recycling services, thanks to a proposal from Green Councillors agreed this month. The recycling and disposal service for household […]
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13th December 2019 / 14th February 2020 by hannahclare
Brighton and Hove Green Councillors have called on the city’s newly-elected MPs to heed the warning of climate crisis and commit to radical and swift action on climate change.
5th December 2019 / 5th December 2019 by hannahclare
Call on council to review support offered to residents facing financial exclusion The council must do more to support residents who are forced to pay fees at the nearest available cash machine, say Greens, who have called on the council to explore how to prevent financial exclusion in the city. Councillor Martin Osborne, Green Councillor […]
5th December 2019 / 17th December 2019 by hannahclare
Greens say issues with City Clean must be resolved and call for Independent Review to be made public Greens have called on the Labour Council to do more to improve recycling rates as latest council figures show a spike in missed collections. The council’s own monitoring data, released today, shows that the number of missed […]
28th November 2019 / 28th November 2019 by hannahclare
City leaders must not lose sight of HIV prevention targets, say Greens Local HIV organisations will be joined by Green Councillors this Sunday to mark World AIDS Day, a worldwide event to commemorate those who have lost their lives to AIDS and to support continued efforts to bring down rates of HIV. The World AIDS […]
27th November 2019 / 27th November 2019 by hannahclare
Labour Council will not consult on impact of council tax for poorest households Greens have expressed disappointment than an anticipated review of Council Tax costs for poor households will not go ahead, despite the city council agreeing proposals that called for a consultation with residents. Each year, councils can consider whether to revise the Council […]
20th November 2019 / 20th November 2019 by hannahclare
Greens celebrate local services at conference and say council must guarantee future funding Greens say local services that prevent domestic and sexual violence must be protected from funding cuts, calling on the council to champion organisations like Brighton Women’s Centre, who held their conference this week. Domestic violence offences have increased year on year in […]
20th November 2019 / 21st November 2019 by hannahclare
Greens write to the Secretary of State condemning the decision to academise Moulsecoomb Primary – and join the picket line to show solidarity with striking staff Green Councillors, who will be joining school staff, parents and community members striking against plans to turn Moulsecoomb Primary School into an academy, have written to the Secretary of […]
8th November 2019 / 8th November 2019 by hannahclare
Climate emergency, knife crime, mental health and hate crime are top priority in UK Youth Parliament ‘Make Your Mark,’ survey Brighton and Hove City Council will discuss the results of the UK Youth Parliament’s annual ‘Make Your Mark’ survey and review Green proposals to explore the council’s progress to meet the demands of young people. […]
6th November 2019 / 6th November 2019 by hannahclare
Proposals that threaten further NHS privatisation agreed despite community and Green challenge Controversial plans that could see the NHS open to privatisation and budget cuts were voted through a meeting of the city’s Health and Wellbeing Board yesterday, despite Green and campaigner objections. The ‘Local Response to the NHS Long Term Plan,’ includes proposals to move several […]
Green general election candidate for Hove, Ollie Sykes, hits back at the failure to extend the franchise to 16 and 17-year-olds. During the debating of Tuesday’s general election bill, amendments to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote were not considered. Ollie said: “We are ready for a General Election, and now more than ever is the […]
24th October 2019 / 14th February 2020 by hannahclare
Greens say more work is needed to guarantee a safe walk to school for city’s kids Green Councillors are calling for the city council to improve walking zones around local schools so that more children, families and carers feel safer walking to school. A petition has been signed by over 1,300 people which means it will be debated at a meeting of full […]
Push for a ‘Green New Deal’ for Brighton and Hove The city’s response to the climate crisis could help to combat poverty and create new jobs, Greens have said today, calling on the council to adopt a ‘Green New Deal.’ Brighton and Hove City Council has declared a ‘climate and biodiversity emergency,’ and agreed last […]
16th October 2019 / 20th November 2019 by hannahclare
Strike action to call for proper government funding, reversing job losses and cuts to teaching time planned for 17th October Greens will stand in solidarity with staff at Varndean College and Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College (BHASVIC) who are expected to take strike action this Thursday (17th October) in response to Government funding cuts. [1] […]
16th October 2019 / 16th October 2019 by hannahclare
More to be done to support and prevent hate crime, say Greens Green Councillors will join others speaking out against hate crime at a community vigil taking place today. The ‘Brighton and Hove Community Solidarity Vigil Against Hate Crime,’ will take place at 6pm outside the Rainbow Hub on St James Street, Wednesday 16th October. All […]
CCG decision to withdraw funding from local disability advice charity will not be reconsidered A decision by local health chiefs to withdraw funding from the city’s only specialist disability advice centre will not be overturned, despite pressure from members of the council’s health scrutiny committee. Brighton and Hove charity Possability People were given notice in […]
10th October 2019 / 14th February 2020 by hannahclare
Prioritising costs does little to protect our environment and water quality, say Greens Costs of purchasing water directly and cutting out ‘water retailers’ must be measured against the impact of protecting the resource, say Greens in response to a report on ‘water self-supply.’ Greens asked the council to explore options for the council to buy […]
10th October 2019 / 10th October 2019 by hannahclare
Calls for council to look at ‘other options’ as swiftly as possible agreed by committee The council must seize an important opportunity to make progress on the King Alfred development, Greens have said. A report going to Policy and Resources Committee today sets out the council’s intention to close the current contract, following the withdrawal […]
7th October 2019 / 7th October 2019 by hannahclare
Green Councillor Sarah Nield has commented on news that parents of pupils of Moulsecoomb Primary have voted overwhelmingly against the forced academisation of the school. Cllr Nield, the Green Group lead on schools said: “We are delighted that after a strong and parent-led campaign at Moulsecoomb Primary, the school community has today voted against the forced […]
4th October 2019 / 14th February 2020 by hannahclare
Move will address the noise and pollution issues that have blighted residential streets, say Greens News that Govia Thameslink Railway [GTR] will relocate the station’s taxi rank to the rear of the building have been welcomed by residents and local councillors. The decision by GTR to move the rank follows years of campaigning from local […]
3rd October 2019 / 3rd October 2019 by hannahclare
Brighton and Hove Green Party would like to pay tribute to GScene editor James Ledward, who died this morning (3rd October) after a short illness. Councillor Phélim Mac Caffety, Convenor of the Green Group of councillors said: “We are very sorry to hear the desperately sad news of the death of James Ledward. Only a […]
Green emergency meeting called to put information on impact of Brexit in public domain Brighton and Hove City Council has shared information on the plans to prepare for a no-deal or other Brexit scenario as a result of an emergency meeting called by the Greens. An emergency meeting to discuss the council’s response to Brexit […]
Councillors Blog
1st October 2019 / 1st October 2019 by hannahclare
Nearly a month into the school term, and our city’s children with disabilities are still facing huge challenges with their transport to school. Over the last few weeks, Green Councillors have been contacted by several worried parents about the ongoing issues. And despite seeking assurances from council officers that the current problems will soon end, […]
