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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
