In his fortnightly column, Cllr Phélim Mac Cafferty, Convenor of the Green Group of Councillors, writes on the questions green councillors are continuing to ask. A fortnight ago I wrote […]
Covid-19: continuing to push for answers
Category: Councillors Blog
Time to rethink local budget cuts on International Day of People with Disabilities
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 […]
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Standing in solidarity with the trans community this trans day of remembrance – now and always
Once again, this year we stand together for Transgender Day of Remembrance on 20th November 2019. […]
Why public toilets are an equalities issue
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 […]
Britain’s roads need to be safer for the benefit of all road users
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 […]
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“Libraries help to combat the full spectrum of economic, social and environmental issues we currently face”
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 […]
We must end the continued disruption to Home to School Transport
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 […]
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The wellbeing factor from green spaces can’t be underestimated
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 […]
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Refugees are welcome in Brighton and Hove
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 […]
All I need is the air that I breathe…
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, […]