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28th February 2023 / 28th February 2023 by greengroup
Brighton & Hove Safeguarding Children Partnership’s Chair, Chris Robson, has published a scrutiny paper into missing refugee children from Home Office run hotels in Brighton & Hove Brighton & Hove Safeguarding Children Partnership has today published a scrutiny paper in response to a number of children missing from Home Office commissioned hotels in the city. […]
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27th February 2023 / 27th February 2023 by greengroup
Brighton and Hove Green Party has selected Rebecca Duffy, Alexander Sallons and Ollie Sykes as its three candidates for Goldmsid ward in the upcoming local council elections in May 2023. Rebecca Duffy, a lecturer and copywriter, said: “I have lived in Hove for over 12 years and am grateful to Councillor Marianna Ebel for all […]
24th February 2023 / 24th February 2023 by greengroup
In a budget they described as a no-win scenario, Greens secure the votes to protect vital services and safeguard key priorities across the city Yesterday evening, Greens provided the leadership that passed the city’s annual budget. Councillors from across the chamber noted the unprecedented financial challenges faced by the council as a result of 13 […]
23rd February 2023 / 23rd February 2023 by greengroup
The Labour and Conservative Parties joined hands yet again to vote against Green-led proposals for safer, healthier, liveable neighbourhoods In tonight’s Budget Council session, Labour and Tory Councillors once again united to needlessly cut funding for crucial environmental measures for the city. The Labour amendment that Tories lined up behind strips £1.1million of funding from […]
22nd February 2023 / 22nd February 2023 by greengroup
Green budget amendments inject funding into crucial services as well as fund consultation to crack down on landlords. Green councillors have submitted six amendments to their proposed budget, which will be voted on by all councillors at this Thursday’s budget council. The amendments invest in valued public services though freezing councillors’ allowances, previously unallocated funds, […]
15th February 2023 / 15th February 2023 by greengroup
Brighton and Hove Green Party has selected Renato Marques and Geoff Shanks as candidates for Westbourne & Poets’ Corner Ward in the upcoming local council elections in May 2023. Renato is a NHS Key worker and an EU citizen. He has been active in local politics and community campaigns since moving to the city in […]
14th February 2023 / 29th March 2023 by greengroup
Brighton and Hove Green Party has selected documentary editor Chloë Goldsmith and accessibility consultant Ricky Perrin as candidates for Regency ward in the upcoming local council elections in May 2023. On her selection, Chloë Goldsmith said: “I’m honoured to be standing as one of the Green Party candidates for Regency and hope to build on […]
13th February 2023 / 13th February 2023 by greengroup
Budget council (23rd Feb) still means Tory cuts and tough days ahead The annual budget proposed by the Green-led council was yesterday passed through the Policy and Resources Committee. It came with a firm warning from councillors of the impacts of compounding crises – the cost-of-living crisis, increasing demand on services, inflation, war, Brexit, and […]
9th February 2023 / 9th February 2023 by greengroup
Sophie Broadbent, Norma Fletcher and Daniel Rue selected as Green Party candidates for Patcham & Hollingbury ward in May 2023 local elections Brighton and Hove Green Party has selected Sophie Broadbent, Norma Fletcher and Daniel Rue as its three candidates for Hollingbury & Patcham ward in the upcoming local council elections in May 2023. Sophie […]
2nd February 2023 / 2nd February 2023 by greengroup
Following extensive consultation across the city, Greens confirm that public toilets will stay open, with plans to open more facilities to the public and demand the government recognise toilet access as a legal right Brighton & Hove City Council is current undergoing its annual budget process, and Greens have stressed how the dire economic context […]
1st February 2023 / 1st February 2023 by greengroup
Greens propose a budget that protects Brighton and Hove residents, but warn that the painful impact of the Tories’ economic crisis will continue to be felt The city council budget for the upcoming financial year has today been published, after months of tough deliberations. It comes with a firm warning that the combination of the […]
As the Tory Government bring in new restrictions on voting, Green Councillors in Brighton & Hove join with experts and campaigners in opposing the Government’s draconian measures The Government has determined that local elections held this May will require voters to bring ID in order to be eligible to vote. This unprecedented decision is strongly […]
31st January 2023 / 1st February 2023 by greengroup
Three years after leaving the EU, Green Councillors call for the Government to be held to account for its reckless pursuit of Brexit, which is plunging city residents into financial crisis Today marks three years to the day that the UK left the EU. At this week’s full council, Green councillors will push the Government to […]
30th January 2023 / 30th January 2023 by greengroup
An external audit report being presented to councillors this week shows the need for urgent action on the council’s budget. A critical report from Brighton & Hove City Council’s external auditors was discussed last week at Audit & Standards Committee. The report contains a red rated judgement for the financial sustainability of the council. A […]
25th January 2023 / 25th January 2023 by greengroup
Brighton and Hove Green Party has selected Wai Lee, Steph Powell and Dr Fiona Wright as its three candidates for Hanover & Elm Grove ward in the upcoming local council elections in May 2023. Together the Green candidates will be a strong voice speaking up for the marginalised and dedicate themselves to supporting residents through […]
12th January 2023 / 25th January 2023 by greengroup
Brighton and Hove Green Party has re-selected Councillors Hannah Allbrooke and Phélim Mac Cafferty for Brunswick and Adelaide ward in the upcoming local council elections in May 2023. Brunswick and Adelaide remained relatively unchanged following the recent boundary review, gaining just Kingsway Court from Central Hove ward. Councillor Phélim Mac Cafferty has represented Brunswick and […]
21st December 2022 / 20th December 2022 by greengroup
Brighton and Hove Green Party has selected Councillor Sue Shanks and community activist Ellen McLeay as candidates for the new West Hill and North Laine ward in the upcoming local council elections in May 2023. Brighton and Hove Green Party has selected Councillor Sue Shanks and community activist Ellen McLeay as candidates for the new […]
15th December 2022 / 25th January 2023 by greengroup
Greens call for further action to support small business, the third sector and public sector from Government. Green Councillors will declare the need for more support to businesses, third sector and public sector organisations to respond to the cost-of-living crisis at a meeting of all 54 city councillors this week. Highlighting the huge value to […]
13th December 2022 / 13th December 2022 by greengroup
Green councillors call for more business and community action ahead of the four-year anniversary of the city council’s Climate and Biodiversity Emergency declaration Green Councillors will declare the need for more action on the climate and biodiversity emergency at a meeting of all 54 city councillors this week. Highlighting the four-year anniversary of the city’s […]
12th December 2022 / 18th December 2022 by greengroup
Steve Davis, Leo Littman and Kerry Pickett selected as Green Party candidates for Preston Park ward in May 2023 local elections Brighton and Hove Green Party has selected three candidates for the new Preston Park ward in the upcoming local council elections in May 2023. The party hopes the new ward, which consists of parts […]
10th December 2022 / 10th December 2022 by greengroup
Siriol Hugh-Jones, Zoë John and Jamie Lloyd selected as Green Party candidates for Hollingdean & Fiveways ward in May 2023 local elections Brighton and Hove Green Party has selected three candidates for the new Hollingdean & Fiveways ward in the upcoming local council elections in May 2023. The party hopes the new ward, which consists […]
5th December 2022 / 5th December 2022 by greengroup
Councillor Pete West and Raphael Hill selected as Green Party candidates for Round Hill ward in May 2023 local elections Brighton and Hove Green Party has selected Councillor Pete West and Raphael Hill as candidates for the new Round Hill ward in the upcoming local council elections in May 2023. The new ward is composed […]
28th November 2022 / 28th November 2022 by greengroup
Lynn-Ora Knott and Ben Simmonds selected as Green Party candidates for Kemptown ward in May 2023 local elections Brighton and Hove Green Party has selected Lynn-Ora Knott and Ben Simmonds as its two candidates for Kemptown ward in the upcoming local council elections in May 2023. The Green Party candidates will focus on supporting residents, championing […]
22nd November 2022 / 23rd November 2022 by greengroup
On 16th November, Green Councillors alongside the Chief Executive and senior city council officials met with the ACORN the union. Like ACORN we care deeply about the lives of renters in our city. This was something that we were keen to communicate to them in our letter last month in response to the concerns they […]