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9th August 2021 / 20th July 2023 by
“Major Pride events cancelled but call for LGBTQIA+ rights remains vital as communities affected by inequality and Covid-19” While major Pride events have been cancelled in the city last weekend, Green Councillors say the call remains for LGBTQIA+ equality both in the UK and around the world. The Pride flag flew from Brighton Town Hall […]
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23rd July 2021 / 23rd July 2021 by greengroup
The Government has today lost a judicial review case from a primary school in the West Midlands which had received a forced academy order. Green Councillors have today urged the Government once again to revoke Moulsecoomb Primary School’s academy order. It follows a judicial review from Yew Tree Primary School in the West Midlands, which […]
16th July 2021 / 16th July 2021 by greengroup
Flag will fly over council buildings to join in solidarity and celebration Brighton & Hove Green Councillors will join in solidarity with the city’s trans and non-binary community and allies once again as part of the annual Trans Pride celebrations in the city, taking place this weekend. Now in it’s 9th year, Brighton & Hove […]
Year-round thank you scheme launched to share stories, and highlight contributions during health crisis ‘for generations to come,’ The honour of ‘Freedom of the City’ of Brighton & Hove has been awarded by the Green council to ‘all those who helped during the pandemic,’ kick-starting a programme of recognition of city residents that will run […]
15th July 2021 / 15th July 2021 by hannahclare
Trade Union pay increase campaign for local government and schools workforce must be funded by government A campaign for fair pay for council and school staff has received council backing, after a proposal from Green councillors to lobby government to fund a pay award was accepted today. Greens urged all councillors to back the campaign […]
8th July 2021 / 20th July 2023 by
The leader of Brighton and Hove Council, Green Party councillor Phelim Mac Cafferty has today (July 6) successfully passed a motion at the Local Government Association General Assembly calling on the Government to ensure that there is “adequate representation” for local authorities at COP26. [1] The motion was seconded by other Green Party councillors Cllr […]
6th July 2021 / 6th July 2021 by greengroup
It’s a great shame that Labour are no longer in favour of our city’s roads being shared among all those who need to use them, and want to block plans to improve safe cycling and walking routes on the Old Shoreham Road. We want to ensure that everyone has the option for safe and sustainable […]
28th June 2021 / 28th June 2021 by greengroup
EU citizens and citizens from Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland, and their family members have just a few days remaining to apply for the EU Settlement Scheme, granting them the right to stay after Brexit. Greens have today urged Brighton & Hove’s EU citizens to apply to stay in the city, as the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) closes for applications on […]
25th June 2021 / 25th June 2021 by greengroup
New figures show that the academisation of Moulsecoomb Primary will cost council over £300,000 Figures released this week show the academisation of Moulsecoomb Primary will cost Brighton and Hove City Council over £300,000. Previously released figures showed this cost to be at least £209,000, therefore presenting a £108,000 increase. In a report going to the […]
7th June 2021 / 7th June 2021 by greengroup
Local action continues as government plan fails to tackle impact of pandemic on education and disadvantage Greens have raised the need for continued support to disadvantaged pupils in the city, criticising ‘inadequate’ government proposals to help children catch up on lost learning during the pandemic. It follows an announcement last week that the government plans […]
5th June 2021 / 3rd June 2021 by greengroup
Green Councillors are today celebrating World Environment Day with a call to action for the community to get involved Greens have today reaffirmed commitments to work together with community, businesses, schools and other local organisations to help lower emissions by 2030, asking people across the city to contribute to help tackle climate change. Everyone can […]
4th June 2021 / 4th June 2021 by greengroup
Following commitments earlier in the year, Greens have today announced plans for a school places consultation in Brighton and Hove. Greens have today announced plans to consult widely on the future of school places in Brighton and Hove. In a report going to the Children, Young People and Skills committee in two weeks, councillors are […]
Power of volunteering an amazing force in our city and in tackling Covid-19 pandemic Green councillors have paid tribute to the efforts of volunteers in Brighton & Hove this Volunteers Week, 1-7 June. From litter picks, to befriending – or being a charity trustee, volunteers play a varied and vital role in the city, supporting […]
In reference to a response published in The Argus on Monday While we are grateful for the input of organisations like Possability People, an independent organisation, our statement wrongly implied they were part of the new Active & Inclusive Travel Forum. This was not our intention. Possability People are a vital organisation in the city […]
31st May 2021 / 31st May 2021 by greengroup
As the ban evictions ends today, councillors have extended an offer of support to both landlords and tenants to ensure tenants aren’t left homeless. The ban on bailiff-enforced evictions, which ends today, Monday 31st May 2021, has sparked concern among councillors, who say the ban lifting could lead to an increase in homelessness. Evictions were temporarily banned during the pandemic, but the ban has now been […]
20th May 2021 / 20th May 2021 by greengroup
Deputy Chair of the Children, Young People and Skills Committee has written to the education secretary to request changes to school meal standards Greens have written to education minister Gavin Williamson asking for a change to the rules that apply to school meals, so that schools can encourage children to adopt healthy eating habits while […]
13th May 2021 / 13th May 2021 by greengroup
In a letter sent to Sanctuary on Sea, Voices in Exile and Thousand for Thousand Council leader Phélim Mac Cafferty has committed to doing what it can to support refugees at risk of rough sleeping. Brighton and Hove City Council has today confirmed that following a recent court judgement issued against the council, that it […]
9th May 2021 / 9th May 2021 by hannahclare
Brighton and Hove Green Party is today reminding EU Citizens in the City to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) ahead of the 30th June 2021 deadline. EU Citizens have less than 7 weeks to apply for settled status to stay in the UK, as the EUSS closes for applications on 30th June 2021. As the […]
7th May 2021 / 7th May 2021 by greengroup
Zoë John has been elected in Hollingdean and Stanmer ward, gaining the seat from Labour. Councillor Zoë John, newly elected Green councillor for Hollingdean & Stanmer said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to have been elected as a new Green councillor for Hollingdean & Stanmer ward, I cannot wait to get to work joining Cllr Martin Osborne to […]
29th April 2021 / 29th April 2021 by hannahclare
Brighton and Hove City Council yesterday (28 April) approved new plans for managing the city’s response to the pandemic, including more funding for schools, food banks, and those who need to self-isolate. Brighton and Hove City Council has agreed to extend the support given to communities in responding to the pandemic, approving an allocation of […]
20th April 2021 / 20th April 2021 by hannahclare
Greens stand with campaigners, staff and unions to reject takeover by Pioneer Academy Greens have vowed to continue the campaign to fight the conversion of Moulsecoomb Primary into an academy after a sponsor was announced today. The government’s Department for Education has appointed Pioneer Academy as the sponsor for the school, despite strong community, union […]
9th April 2021 / 9th April 2021 by hannahclare
Greens have today asked local Conservatives to withdraw a leaflet distributed in Hollingdean & Stanmer ward over ‘racial hatred’ displayed in leaflet. Brighton and Hove Green Party have hit out at local Conservatives, after leaflets have been distributed that spread ‘racial hatred’. It comes a week after the publication of the Sewell report on racism, […]
26th March 2021 / 26th March 2021 by greengroup
Vital that all rough sleepers are treated with dignity and equality, say Greens Brighton & Hove City Council has become one of the first to formally adopt the homeless bill of rights as embodying the city’s aspirations for its treatment of homeless people. The ethos of a ‘bill of rights’ for homeless people – recognising […]
18th March 2021 / 18th March 2021 by greengroup
Green Councillors have hit out at moves by Labour and Conservative Councillors to block improvements to job-sharing arrangements, despite previous agreement by all councillors. Green Councillors have today challenged the opposition parties’ commitment to equalities after they have proposed a joint amendment to today’s Policy and Resources Committee which seeks to block recommendations by the Independent […]