3rd October 2019 / 3rd October 2019 by hannahclare
Brighton and Hove Green Party would like to pay tribute to GScene editor James Ledward, who died this morning (3rd October) after a short illness. Councillor Phélim Mac Caffety, Convenor of the Green Group of councillors said: “We are very sorry to hear the desperately sad news of the death of James Ledward. Only a […]
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Green emergency meeting called to put information on impact of Brexit in public domain Brighton and Hove City Council has shared information on the plans to prepare for a no-deal or other Brexit scenario as a result of an emergency meeting called by the Greens. An emergency meeting to discuss the council’s response to Brexit […]
17th September 2019 / 17th September 2019 by hannahclare
Greens push Labour Councillors to commit to better oversight of transport service for disabled school pupils Greens say a failure by the Labour Council to provide adequate school transport for vulnerable children must not be allowed to happen again. New contract arrangements for the provision of home to school transport were branded a ‘shambles’ after […]
13th September 2019 / 14th February 2020 by hannahclare
Global ‘strike for climate,’ planned for 20th September, with many young people expected to take part Greens have welcomed news that the City Council will support young people’s right to protest for climate action as part of a global ‘strike for climate’ event, taking place Friday 20th September. Following a Green request for the City Council […]
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 […]
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 […]
