16th July 2021 / 16th July 2021 by greengroup
Year-round thank you scheme launched to share stories, and highlight contributions during health crisis ‘for generations to come,’ The honour of ‘Freedom of the City’ of Brighton & Hove has been awarded by the Green council to ‘all those who helped during the pandemic,’ kick-starting a programme of recognition of city residents that will run […]
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15th July 2021 / 15th July 2021 by hannahclare
Trade Union pay increase campaign for local government and schools workforce must be funded by government A campaign for fair pay for council and school staff has received council backing, after a proposal from Green councillors to lobby government to fund a pay award was accepted today. Greens urged all councillors to back the campaign […]
8th July 2021 / 20th July 2023 by
The leader of Brighton and Hove Council, Green Party councillor Phelim Mac Cafferty has today (July 6) successfully passed a motion at the Local Government Association General Assembly calling on the Government to ensure that there is “adequate representation” for local authorities at COP26. [1] The motion was seconded by other Green Party councillors Cllr […]
6th July 2021 / 6th July 2021 by greengroup
It’s a great shame that Labour are no longer in favour of our city’s roads being shared among all those who need to use them, and want to block plans to improve safe cycling and walking routes on the Old Shoreham Road. We want to ensure that everyone has the option for safe and sustainable […]
28th June 2021 / 28th June 2021 by greengroup
EU citizens and citizens from Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland, and their family members have just a few days remaining to apply for the EU Settlement Scheme, granting them the right to stay after Brexit. Greens have today urged Brighton & Hove’s EU citizens to apply to stay in the city, as the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) closes for applications on […]
25th June 2021 / 25th June 2021 by greengroup
New figures show that the academisation of Moulsecoomb Primary will cost council over £300,000 Figures released this week show the academisation of Moulsecoomb Primary will cost Brighton and Hove City Council over £300,000. Previously released figures showed this cost to be at least £209,000, therefore presenting a £108,000 increase. In a report going to the […]
7th June 2021 / 7th June 2021 by greengroup
Local action continues as government plan fails to tackle impact of pandemic on education and disadvantage Greens have raised the need for continued support to disadvantaged pupils in the city, criticising ‘inadequate’ government proposals to help children catch up on lost learning during the pandemic. It follows an announcement last week that the government plans […]
5th June 2021 / 3rd June 2021 by greengroup
Green Councillors are today celebrating World Environment Day with a call to action for the community to get involved Greens have today reaffirmed commitments to work together with community, businesses, schools and other local organisations to help lower emissions by 2030, asking people across the city to contribute to help tackle climate change. Everyone can […]
4th June 2021 / 4th June 2021 by greengroup
Following commitments earlier in the year, Greens have today announced plans for a school places consultation in Brighton and Hove. Greens have today announced plans to consult widely on the future of school places in Brighton and Hove. In a report going to the Children, Young People and Skills committee in two weeks, councillors are […]
Power of volunteering an amazing force in our city and in tackling Covid-19 pandemic Green councillors have paid tribute to the efforts of volunteers in Brighton & Hove this Volunteers Week, 1-7 June. From litter picks, to befriending – or being a charity trustee, volunteers play a varied and vital role in the city, supporting […]
