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 […]
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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 […]
