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23rd January 2024 / 23rd January 2024 by ExtComms
Labour councillors reject alternative proposal to merge sites A last-ditch proposal to explore alternatives to save Bright Start nursery and St Bartholomew’s School from closure has been rejected by Labour Councillors at a meeting of Brighton & Hove City Council’s Children’s Committee yesterday evening. Committee members were asked by the Greens to consider pausing the […]
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17th January 2024 / 17th January 2024 by ExtComms
Nine Labour Councillors, Cllrs Robinson, Williams, Fowler, Evans, Grimshaw, Miller, O’Quinn, Wilkinson and Alexander are signatories to Pesticide Action Network UK’s pesticide pledge Nine Labour Councillors, Cllrs Robinson, Williams, Fowler, Evans, Grimshaw, Miller, O’Quinn, Wilkinson and Alexander are signatories to Pesticide Action Network UK’s pesticide pledge Greens have hit back at the Labour Council for putting […]
6th December 2023 / 6th December 2023 by ExtComms
Green city councillors call on Brighton & Hove City Council to offer support to those affected by the violent events in Israel and in Palestine, ahead of a meeting of all councillors on 14 December. Green Councillor Chloë Goldsmith, who will propose the notice of motion on behalf of the Green Group on Thursday 14 December, […]
23rd November 2023 / 24th November 2023 by ExtComms
The Green Group of Councillors on Brighton & Hove City Council have responded to the resignation of Labour Councillor Les Hamilton. They said: “Les Hamilton has been a councillor for 52 years – an incredible record of public service. His devotion to championing the needs of his residents in Portslade is unquestionable. He is respected […]
20th November 2023 / 23rd November 2023 by ExtComms
Councillor Steve Davis, Green Party convenor of the Green Group of Councillors and leader of the opposition on Brighton & Hove City Council, said: “We welcome the publication of the independent King’s Counsel report into conduct at the Cityclean depot and thank Aileen McColgan KC for her hard work, diligence, and professionalism. “Each of the […]
9th November 2023 / 10th November 2023 by ExtComms
Green Councillors in Brighton & Hove appeal for the end of destruction and loss of innocent life in Israel and Gaza, and express their support for all local communities. Brighton & Hove Green Councillors stand with all of our city’s communities affected by the horrific events in Israel and Gaza. Our thoughts are with the […]
8th November 2023 / 9th November 2023 by ExtComms
Greens express dismay as Labour confirm plans to introduce school transport charge for 16+ year olds with disabilities – despite negative consultation result. Parents flag concerns charges will prevent post-16s with ‘SEND’ from attending college An announcement that post-16 year olds with special educational needs and disabilities will now be asked to pay towards the […]
6th November 2023 / 7th November 2023 by ExtComms
Proposal removes under two’s provision, reduces number of places and forces closure of existing facilities. Plans to close the site of the BrightStart nursery and relocate some nursery places to Tarner Family Hub have been criticised by Green Councillors as closure of the nursery by stealth. The Labour Council’s proposals to shut down the existing […]
1st November 2023 / 2nd November 2023 by ExtComms
Green councillors have stated their support and solidarity for adult social care workers at Brighton & Hove City Council, who are taking strike action for fairer pay in the first walkout of its kind. “Greens stand in support of council adult social workers taking this unprecedented strike action for better pay. We know those who […]
31st October 2023 / 31st October 2023 by ExtComms
Sudden announcement throws pupils, parents and staff into uncertainty, say Greens Labour must ‘urgently halt’ plans to close two local primary schools, Greens argue, after reports reveal the council intends to close St Bartholomew’s School in the city centre and St Peter’s school in Portslade. Both schools serve some of the most deprived communities in […]
17th October 2023 / 17th October 2023 by ExtComms
On Sunday 15th October, Sian Berry, the Green Party parliamentary candidate for Brighton Pavilion constituency, met with local residents in Patcham to hear ideas on how Patcham Court Farm could be regenerated to help boost the local economy and enhance the area. Residents are working on proposals in collaboration with business and community groups that […]
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8th October 2023 / 17th October 2023 by greengroup
Green party councillors have criticised Labour’s decision to abandon a ‘liveable neighbourhood’ pilot that would have reduced car traffic in Hanover and Tarner – labelling the decision a missed opportunity to lead the city towards a more sustainable and equitable future. The pilot, which would have been the first of its type in Brighton and […]
2nd October 2023 / 2nd October 2023 by greengroup
While wages in the city have grown, they are still not keeping up with rising private rents, new figures from Sian Berry show. The Green candidate for Brighton Pavilion MP promises to stand up for new laws to put limits on the spiralling rent costs faced by thousands in the city. Comparing rent rises with […]
27th September 2023 / 27th September 2023 by greengroup
Hundreds of emails sent to the council by traders and residents concerned over controversial plans to re-open Gardner Street to traffic have effectively been dismissed because of a technicality – leading to accusations the Labour council is failing to listen to a range of views. Over 400 objections were sent to the local council by […]
14th September 2023 / 14th September 2023 by greengroup
Today, Brighton & Hove City Council began advertising for a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position for the council, to replace the current interim postholder. The position is being advertised for £180k – £190k, which Greens argue is far too high. They criticise the Labour leadership for prioritising senior officer pay over the pay of […]
12th September 2023 / 12th September 2023 by greengroup
Green councillors have condemned the Labour group for failing to take decisive action on a series of highly transphobic tweets posted by a Labour Councillor. Local trans groups and residents have spoken out after it was revealed that Cllr Alison Thomson, Labour member for Regency ward, shared a number of transphobic tweets online. Greens stand in […]
21st July 2023 / 11th October 2023 by greengroup
In a proposal to full council, Green Councillors highlight the ongoing dumping of raw sewage in the sea and call for compensation for the city and public ownership of water companies Today Green Councillors made a proposal to Full Council that would have committed the council to redouble efforts seeking compensation for the city from Southern […]
Following a Green Party proposal to call for the council to be given powers to use rent controls, Labour amended the motion to dodge committing to rent controls in the next General Election Tonight, Greens made a proposal supporting rent controls to a full council session. Despite supposedly supporting the idea of rent controls, Labour watered […]
19th July 2023 / 19th July 2023 by
Brighton and Hove Green Party members today selected Sian Berry to become the next Green MP for Brighton Pavilion. Berry was selected as the new Brighton Pavilion candidate after winning 71% of first preference votes. Berry is a former co-leader and principal speaker of the Green Party of England and Wales, and has been their […]
13th July 2023 / 11th October 2023 by greengroup
Members of Brighton & Hove Green Party are due to join the Trans Pride March in Brighton on Saturday 15th July which starts from Jubilee Square at 11.00am. Green MP for Brighton Pavilion Caroline Lucas will be speaking at the start of the march and Green Councillor Raphael Hill, Brighton & Hove’s first openly trans […]
2nd July 2023 / 11th October 2023 by greengroup
Brighton and Hove Green Party members will choose who stands to become the next Green MP for Brighton Pavilion after three candidates announced they were standing. The candidates are: Candidate bios can be found below. Zoe John, Deputy Chair of Brighton and Hove Green Party, said: “This is a fantastic line up of quality candidates. […]
30th June 2023 / 30th June 2023 by greengroup
The following motion received overwhelming support from members of Brighton & Hove Green Party at a recent meeting. Context We note the ONS report on Gender Identity in the 2021 Census, which shows that Brighton & Hove has one of the highest percentages of Trans & Non-Binary residents in the UK, with nearly double the […]
21st June 2023 / 21st June 2023 by greengroup
Following the news that Labour plan to redesign the seafront cycle lanes, Greens raise concerns that reversing progress loses the city time, money and progress On Friday 16th, the Labour-run administration called an emergency meeting of the Transport Committee, to be held on Wednesday 21st at 1pm. The agenda and reports for this meeting, and […]
16th June 2023 / 16th June 2023 by greengroup
Following the news that 1,423 votes were not counted, Greens raise significant questions about democratic processes and accountability Yesterday, Brighton & Hove City Council announced that 1,423 postal votes cast in the May 2023 local elections were not counted. This was due to the delivery of these votes coming after the 10pm deadline, despite it […]