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17th September 2019 / 17th September 2019 by hannahclare
Greens push Labour Councillors to commit to better oversight of transport service for disabled school pupils Greens say a failure by the Labour Council to provide adequate school transport for vulnerable children must not be allowed to happen again. New contract arrangements for the provision of home to school transport were branded a ‘shambles’ after […]
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13th September 2019 / 14th February 2020 by hannahclare
Global ‘strike for climate,’ planned for 20th September, with many young people expected to take part Greens have welcomed news that the City Council will support young people’s right to protest for climate action as part of a global ‘strike for climate’ event, taking place Friday 20th September. Following a Green request for the City Council […]
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12th September 2019 / 14th February 2020 by hannahclare
Brighton and Hove could have a climate change teacher in every school if the council does more to promote a new, United Nations backed teacher training programme. Teachers on the ‘Climate Change academy,’ course receive training and educational resources that equip them to offer lessons on the causes and effects of the climate crisis, as […]
11th September 2019 / 14th February 2020 by hannahclare
Greens say Clean Air Day pledges still fall short Slow progress on plans for a council led Clean Air Day – scheduled for 22nd September – must be urgently reviewed if the Labour Council is serious about meeting the council’s carbon neutral targets, Greens have said. A request for a council-led ‘Clean Air Day,’ was […]
11th September 2019 / 11th September 2019 by hannahclare
Assurances must be given over the decision to repurpose a rehabilitation centre providing care for patients following their discharge from hospital, Greens have said today. Knoll House, a council-run care home providing ongoing therapy and rehabilitation to help patients return to their homes, could become a mental health facility after council reports say occupancy of […]
9th September 2019 / 9th September 2019 by hannahclare
Call for emergency council meeting to plan for Brexit Green Councillors have called for an emergency meeting to discuss the council’s response to Brexit. Rallying against the suspension of Parliament by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Green Councillors say the city’s communities must not be denied their opportunity for democratic scrutiny and debate. Brighton and Hove […]
6th September 2019 / 6th September 2019 by hannahclare
Residents must be given opportunity to voice concerns with waste contractor responsible for Hollingdean site, say Greens Residents suffering from the effects of a fire at the Hollingdean waste depot must be granted the opportunity to question waste contractor Veolia, Greens have said. A major fire broke out at the waste depot in Hollingdean Lane […]
29th July 2019 / 6th September 2019 by hannahclare
Conservative Councillors abstain on support for small businesses facing a ‘no-deal’ Continued uncertainty over Brexit has put residents, businesses and council funding at risk, say Green Councillors. Local councillors were asked to support a set of proposals designed to support residents and businesses affected by a potential ‘no-deal’ Brexit at a meeting of […]
23rd July 2019 / 23rd July 2019 by hannahclare
Greens have called on the Labour Council and GMB Trade Union to ‘put the city first,’ ahead of Brighton Pride. Planned strike action from the GMB Trade Union against the Labour Council is set to begin Monday 29th July, unless a resolution can be reached this week. Talks between Labour council leadership, GMB Trade Union and […]
19th July 2019 / 19th July 2019 by hannahclare
A recent report to the Council revealed trans hate crimes on the rise in Brighton & Hove. Members of Brighton & Hove Green Party are due to join the Trans Pride March in Brighton on Saturday 20th July which starts at The Marlborough at 11.30am. Promoting equality and celebrating gender diversity, Trans Pride Brighton is […]
18th July 2019 / 14th February 2020 by hannahclare
Global action planned for 20th September to raise awareness of climate crisis The council can lead the way in supporting people to take part in a planned day of mass climate action, Green Councillors have said. Young people around the world have called for a climate protest on 20th September as part of an international ‘Youth Strikes […]
Time to set a positive example for the city and encourage public transport use, say Greens Proposals that Councillors fully fund their own car parking passes have been rejected by Labour and Conservative Councillors today. Greens had called on the council to abolish free parking for councillors in Norton Road and the Lanes as part […]
Option to buy water ‘direct’ from supplier cuts out water companies and their profit margins, say Greens A plan for the council to cut out water companies and buy water directly from the supplier could drive down costs and benefit the environment, Greens have said. As part of a proposal going to Policy, Resources and […]
15th July 2019 / 15th July 2019 by hannahclare
A Green Councillor Spokesperson said: “Greens are deeply concerned for the city’s residents, following the announcement of strike action by the GMB Trade Union against the Council’s Labour Party Leadership. Residents stand to be severely affected by any disruption to our essential waste services. “It is now clear that there has been a breakdown in […]
12th July 2019 / 12th July 2019 by hannahclare
Green call for council to address barriers in recruitment for refugee community receives cross party backing All parties on Brighton and Hove City Council have today agreed to do more to support refugees into council employment, thanks to a proposal from the Greens. Refugees settled in the U.K are encouraged by the government to find […]
10th July 2019 / 10th July 2019 by hannahclare
Labour proposals to ‘pause’ funding programme disregarded concerns of city’s charity and community groups, say Greens A Labour proposal to ‘pause’ a planned roll-out of a funding programme for the city’s community groups has been dropped following pressure from opposition parties. Green Councillor Steph Powell had challenged Labour’s proposals at a meeting of the council’s […]
8th July 2019 / 8th July 2019 by hannahclare
‘What they’re trying to do here to our wonderful teachers and terrific head is disgusting.’ Greens have vowed to ‘keep up the pressure,’ against the academisation of Moulsecoomb Primary School after it emerged that officials responsible for the decision are still pressing ahead with the plans. News of a meeting between council officers and the […]
5th July 2019 / 14th February 2020 by hannahclare
Move to end use of hazardous chemical weed-killer comes almost three years after original Green campaign for change Greens have welcomed news that chemical pesticide ‘glyphosate,’ will be phased out from council use, after years of campaigning for the council to switch to less harmful, non-chemical weed-killers. Glyphosate, a chemical pesticide labelled by the World […]
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21st June 2019 / 21st June 2019 by hannahclare
This post has been written by Cllr Phélim Mac Cafferty, Convenor of the Green Group on Brighton and Hove City Council. This week is Refugee Week – an important point in the calendar to celebrate human rights and to understand the work to welcome people fleeing some of the world’s most horrific circumstances. Brighton and […]
20th June 2019 / 20th June 2019 by hannahclare
This post has been written by Cllr Lizzie Deane, Councillor for St Peter’s and North Laine Ward and Chair of the Health, Overview and Scruitiny Committee. Today, Thursday 20th June, is Clean Air Day. This is the day when we remind ourselves there is no such thing as pure, clean air, the day we push […]
19th June 2019 / 14th February 2020 by hannahclare
Urgent need for action as Brighton and Hove remains pollution hotspot The Green Group of Councillors has repeated its call for urgent action on poor air quality in the city this Clean Air Day (20th June) saying that slow progress on air pollution is putting residents’ health at risk. Government reports indicate that around 40,000 […]
19th June 2019 / 18th June 2019 by hannahclare
This post has been written by Cllr Tom Druitt, councillor for Regency Ward. Today is National Refill Day – just the second National Refill Day ever. Today we are all being asked to carry a water bottle with us wherever we go, and to make it a habit. Keys, wallet, phone, water bottle… that’s what […]
17th June 2019 / 17th June 2019 by hannahclare
Baroness Jenny Jones, Green Party Member of the House of Lords, announces her support for the campaign against the conversion order at Moulsecoomb Primary School. Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb will join the public meeting held at Moulsecoomb Primary at 7pm on Tuesday 18th June [1]. She will be joined by other Green Party colleagues, including […]
17th June 2019 / 14th June 2019 by hannahclare
This post has been written by Cllr Siriol Hugh-Jones, councillor for Preston Park Ward. The UK is deeply divided over its place in the world and on how it should treat others. Since 2016, we have had the Brexit referendum and the Windrush scandal. There is also the ongoing sore of “immigration removal centres”, such […]
