29th March 2017 by
“The triggering of Article 50 will put Brighton and Hove and the country into a state of uncertainty. The Conservative government is pursuing an extreme exit from the European Union with no assurances on the environment, workers’ rights or, as the so-called ‘party of business’, even trade. Brighton and Hove City council now faces a […]
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23rd March 2017 by
In a letter to Policy, Resources and Growth Committee (23rd March) [1] Green Councillor Phélim Mac Cafferty has called on the Council to develop a city-wide plan to protect businesses affected by ‘deeply worrying’ business rate increases. The Greens have expressed concerns that the proposed re-evaluation of business rates announced in the Government’s Spring budget […]
22nd March 2017 by
The thoughts of the entire Green Party are with everyone effected by this afternoon’s attack in Westminster and in particular the families of those who have lost loved ones today. Along with Caroline and her team, we would also like to wish our city’s other MPs, Peter Kyle, Simon Kirby and all their staff a […]
21st March 2017 by
The Green Group of Councillors welcome Brighton and Hove City Council climbdown on Downland sales Responding to the news that Brighton and Hove City Council has reversed its plans to sell off Downland estate land at Poynings and Plumpton Councillor Ollie Sykes, who sat on the cross party Policy Review Panel said: “Greens welcome the […]
17th March 2017 by
Brockham: letters reveal oil firm warned at least twice it didn’t have planning permission A row over unauthorised oil drilling in Brockham, Surrey continues as newly obtained documents confirm the oil and gas company Angus Energy was warned by Surrey County Council as far back as September 2016 that it would need planning permission to […]
8th March 2017 by
Government’s weak budget plans are no solution to problems in society, say Greens Budget measures announced today by the Chancellor of the Exchequer Phillip Hammond have been slammed by the Green Group of Councillors as a ‘failure.’ Greens have condemned the proposals as ‘too little, too late,’ and for offering no viable alternatives to address […]
3rd March 2017 by
In a statement, Councillor Phélim Mac Cafferty commented: “I am really proud to have been invited to meet delegates from Visit Britain’s flagship two day event, ‘ExploreGB.’ The event offers a fantastic opportunity to reinforce our city’s enduring brand as a destination on the global stage. When in administration, Greens oversaw a rise in visitor numbers, […]
Chichester bypass: cancellation a victory for green campaigners Responding to the news that plans for a Chichester bypass have been scrapped , Keith Taylor, Green MEP for the South East and a member of the European Parliament’s Transport Committee, said: “This is a massive victory for Green campaigners and the local community who have long […]
24th February 2017 by
Work from the Green Group of Councillors to reverse some of the worst elements of cuts to the city’s budget has been supported by all parties in Brighton and Hove City Council. The Green Group of Councillors urged all parties to work harder to save vital services across the city, calling for a joint amendment […]
22nd February 2017 by
Solidarity Rally Councillor Phélim Mac Cafferty, Convenor of the Green Group of Councillors: Given on 20th February 2017 to address the rally at the Clock Tower, Brighton City Centre Thank you to the people who have organised this necessary protest today. Today is UN World Day of Justice when migrants from across the world remind […]