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12th June 2023 / 12th June 2023 by greengroup
Despite concerns about pay and outsourcing practices raised, Labour ignored alternatives and recommitted to outsource school meal provision In today’s meeting of the new Children, Families & Schools Committee, Labour brought a report that sought to re-tender the school meals contract. Greens criticised the report for insufficient detail, and called for more evidence to be […]
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8th June 2023 / 8th June 2023 by greengroup
Following news that Caroline Lucas will not be standing again for Member of Parliament for Brighton Pavilion, Green councillors express their thanks Today, Caroline Lucas MP announced that she would not stand for Brighton Pavilion in the next General Election, expected in 2024. First elected in 2010, Caroline Lucas was the first Green Party MP […]
25th May 2023 / 25th May 2023 by greengroup
Following the formal introduction of new councillors, Greens are confirmed as Official Opposition with a team of spokespeople focusing on key issues impacting the city Today, Brighton & Hove’s City Council held its annual council meeting where new councillors were formally introduced, and roles were announced. The Green Group of Councillors were unanimously confirmed as […]
17th May 2023 / 17th May 2023 by greengroup
On International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, Green Councillors stand alongside transgender community to fight back against violence Today marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, held every year as the anniversary of the 1990 decision of the World Health Organisation to remove homosexuality from the Classification of Diseases and Related Health […]
11th May 2023 / 11th October 2023 by greengroup
Following last week’s local elections, Brighton & Hove Green Party elected the new leadership team to lead the Green Group on the council Steve Davis, Councillor for Preston Park, has been elected as Group Convenor and therefore will become Leader of the Opposition. Cllr Sue Shanks of West Hill & North Laine and Cllr Pete West […]
5th May 2023 / 5th May 2023 by greengroup
Following May 4th’s local election results, Greens are proud of their councillors and confident that they will provide constructive, firm opposition Yesterday, Brighton & Hove residents voted in the elections, and elected seven Greens to the city council. After Labour’s group won the 2019 election and subsequently shrunk due to resignations and suspensions, the Greens […]
2nd May 2023 / 2nd May 2023 by greengroup
Party lists numerous achievements on climate, equalities, health and economy in newly released report Brighton & Hove Green Party has today released a report showcasing what they have delivered while leading the city council. The report lists more than 60 achievements and awards, showcasing the progress Greens have made in tackling the city’s biggest issues. […]
Greens plan to fight back against Right to Buy and build hundreds of new council homes Facing the challenges of a national housing crisis, Greens criticise Right to Buy and showcase their solutions The Right to Buy Scheme was introduced by Thatcher’s Government and continued under both Labour and Conservative governments since. It is well-known […]
1st May 2023 / 1st May 2023 by greengroup
In a national economic crisis that is hitting residents across the city hard, Greens put forward a plan for the city’s local economy to flourish In the midst of a continuing economic crisis, Greens say that the city desperately needs a focus on “bold ideas” to keep the city thriving. Despite the difficult financial circumstances […]
Greens are determined to get the council over the King Alfred Leisure Centre delays and deliver their plan for sports in Brighton & Hove Brighton & Hove Green Party has pledged to end the ‘long delays’ in replacing the King Alfred Sports Centre if re-elected on 4th May. Greens say that the King Alfred Leisure […]
28th April 2023 / 28th April 2023 by greengroup
Plans to make travelling Brighton & Hove cleaner and easier are at heart of Green Party manifesto plans Greens say that they will take action to improve air quality if re-elected on 4th May. Pointing to statistics from the 2022 air quality monitoring report, Greens say that although good progress is being made, a bold […]
Innovative solutions in the Green Manifesto make the case that plastic waste can be turned around in Brighton & Hove. Green Party candidates have emphasised that they have a plan to push back against excessive plastic waste in Brighton & Hove. Recycling rates were at 30.1% last year, which the Greens are confident they can […]
26th April 2023 / 26th April 2023 by greengroup
Green Party candidates running in Brighton & Hove this May are pleased to endorse CPRE Sussex’s manifesto, as a natural partner to key aspects of their own. The countryside charity offers five priority areas and calls on action for each. CPRE Sussex have asked candidates and political parties to pledge to tackle: On the issue […]
25th April 2023 / 25th April 2023 by greengroup
From community composting to expanding allotments, the Greens lay out their vision for food in, from and for the city’s residents Responding to the Brighton & Hove Food Partnership’s questions, Green Party candidates have unveiled their manifesto plans for local food in Brighton & Hove. These plans offer exciting new proposals. To facilitate more local […]
1. How will you support people living in poverty with access to food? What is your plan to end the need for food banks? Food banks shouldn’t be needed; they reflect a set of policies and politics that are unwilling and unable to prevent people from falling into poverty nor provide a proper safety net […]
3rd April 2023 / 3rd April 2023 by greengroup
Brighton & Hove Green Party announces their full list of candidates in the May 4th city council elections. This May 4th Brighton & Hove Green Party will be standing the following 54 candidates in the 23 new wards across the city at the city council elections: Brunswick & Adelaide: Cllr Hannah Allbrooke, Cllr Phélim Mac […]
31st March 2023 / 31st March 2023 by greengroup
Brighton & Hove Green Party celebrate Trans Day of Visibility with a call for acceptance. Today is the international Trans day of Visibility, to raise awareness of the discrimination trans and non-binary people face. Cllr Steph Powell, co-Chair of the Tourism, Equalities, Culture & Communities committee said: “As Greens we fully support everyone’s right to […]
Brighton & Hove Green Party have today published their manifesto ahead of the local election on May 4th 2023. Brighton & Hove Green Party has today published their ‘Vote Green for Action’ manifesto ahead of the local elections this May. Highlighting some of their achievements since becoming the leading party on the council in July […]
30th March 2023 / 30th March 2023 by greengroup
Following government cuts to available funding, Greens share the city’s concerns and confirm that they are taking every step to protect the city’s rough sleepers Joining with residents, Greens today reaffirm their objections to the government’s cut funding for the No Second Night Out scheme, a vital homelessness service in Brighton. The service will be […]
20th March 2023 / 20th March 2023 by greengroup
Greens secure votes for funding for Brighton Youth Centre refurbishments, marking “a huge win that young people will reap the benefits of for decades” In last week’s meeting of the Policy and Resources Committee, councillors voted in favour of the Greens’ proposal to provide a £2.3m grant to Brighton Youth Centre (BYC), to allow them […]
16th March 2023 / 16th March 2023 by greengroup
After criticising Labour and Tories slashing funding for works on Elm Grove and Queens Park Road, Greens win back funding of the project as Labour and Tories fall in line In Policy & Resources Committee today, Greens secured funding for vital, permanent works on Elm Grove and Queens Park Road, in what was a huge win for […]
Following years of work with dozens of organisations, today councillors voted through an anti-racism strategy that lays out how Brighton & Hove council will combat racism In today’s meeting of Policy and Resources Committee meeting, councillors voted to ratify an anti-racism strategy for the next five years. 28 organisations, as well as staff, focus group participants, […]
2nd March 2023 / 2nd March 2023 by greengroup
A green amendment successfully passed through an extraordinary council session, as Greens reiterate that the city must unite to call on the Home Office to end the use of hotels for vulnerable asylum-seekers In an extraordinary council session this evening, Greens successfully passed an amended motion that identifies the Home Office’s responsibility for the hostile environment […]
Brighton and Hove Green Party has selected Helen Dixon and Christopher Hawtree as its two candidates for Central Hove ward in the upcoming local council elections in May 2023. In the last set of local elections, the top Green Party candidate was just 40 votes behind the two Labour candidates who won the seat. Helen […]