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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 […]
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Members of committee responsible for equalities and community safety to request public report to scale up action The committee responsible for equalities, community safety and planning policy is to report at its next meeting on issues and opportunities to improve safety in the city and continue work to address causes of gendered violence. The plans […]
16th March 2021 / 16th March 2021 by greengroup
Brighton and Hove City Council will this week vote on approving the ‘2030 Carbon Neutral Programme’ at two key committees Brighton and Hove’s Green Council has released its plans to reach ‘Carbon Neutrality’ by 2030, following the conclusions of the city’s first Climate Assembly, which reported to councillors in January. The plan, which will be […]
12th March 2021 / 12th March 2021 by greengroup
Brighton and Hove Green Party have today announced Eliza Wyatt as their candidate in the upcoming by-election in Patcham ward. Brighton and Hove City Council’s leading party, have today confirmed their candidate for the upcoming by-election in Patcham ward. It follows the announcement of Conservative Councillor Lee Wares’ resignation. Patcham ward is currently represented by […]
4th March 2021 / 4th March 2021 by greengroup
Brighton and Hove’s Green Council has pledged to continue fighting against the forced academisation of Moulsecoomb Primary Brighton and Hove’s Green Council has today reaffirmed its commitment to the Hands Off Moulsecoomb Primary Campaign, as news that three new academy sponsors are being considered. The campaign will relaunch with an online public meeting on Wednesday […]
26th February 2021 / 26th February 2021 by greengroup
Brighton and Hove Green Party have today announced local resident Zoë John as their candidate in the upcoming by-election in Hollingdean and Stanmer ward. Brighton and Hove City Council’s ruling party, have today confirmed their candidate for the upcoming by-election in Hollingdean and Stanmer ward. It follows the announcement of Labour Councillor Tracey Hill’s resignation. […]
25th February 2021 / 25th February 2021 by greengroup
Brighton and Hove’s City Council has approved the ruling Green councillors’ budget for 2021-22 this evening (Thursday 25th February 2021). Brighton and Hove’s Green Council has approved its budget for 2021-22, featuring £27m investment into climate action, as well as new investments in equalities work, housing and homelessness and economic recovery. At the city’s budget […]
25th February 2021 / 25th February 2021 by hannahclare
Green plans to invest more than £27 million into climate action in Brighton & Hove The Green-led council in Brighton and Hove has put forward plans to commit to investing more than £27 million into climate action in the city to help improve the lives of residents and tackle climate change. [1] In the midst […]
24th February 2021 / 24th February 2021 by greengroup
The domestic violence commission has seen RISE lose a key contract. Greens are committed to finding a way forward. We stand with all those who have experienced domestic abuse in our city, and we are resolute in our belief that domestic violence services are essential. We, like others, feel passionately about the service RISE has […]
18th February 2021 / 18th February 2021 by greengroup
“We are absolutely aware of and understand the concerns of our community regarding the future of domestic violence provision by local charity RISE. People feel passionately about the service RISE have been able to offer, and Green Councillors have been meeting with petitioners raising these issues. “The process of developing the latest domestic and sexual […]
4th February 2021 / 21st February 2021 by greengroup
A Special meeting of Brighton and Hove’s Policy and Resources Committee (P&R) held today (Thursday February 4) represents an important move to help the city’s business struggling due to the ongoing effects of Coronavirus, including the Taxi trade, and local nurseries, who have been hit particularly hard by the Covid pandemic. Green Councillors say it […]
28th January 2021 / 28th January 2021 by greengroup
Brighton and Hove City Council is set to follow in the footsteps of the Welsh Government in reviewing the impact of policy on future generations Councillors can do more to consider the impact local decisions are likely to have on future generations, Greens have said today, referring to the ‘Future Generations’ Act already adopted in […]
28th January 2021 / 12th February 2021 by greengroup
Proposals introduced by Green councillors and Labour councillors mean the council will work to improve dangerous crossings before an incident occurs. Brighton and Hove City Council will today discuss plans to sign up to the ‘Road Danger Reduction Forum Charter’ to address the high numbers of people killed on Brighton and Hove’s roads each year. […]
21st January 2021 / 22nd January 2021 by greengroup
Protecting core services, prevention and support for vulnerable prioritised after difficult year and impact of pandemic. Green Councillors have released draft proposals for the city council’s budget, ahead of a final decision on council spending plans taking place on 25th February. With the Covid-19 pandemic placing huge strain on residents in the city, and following […]
18th January 2021 / 19th January 2021 by greengroup
Rough sleeping to become legal grounds for deportation in move that Greens say will discriminate and undermine efforts to support those at risk Green Councillors have slammed ‘discriminatory,’ rule changes that could see migrants deported if they become homeless, saying new rules will harm and undermine vital homelessness prevention work in the city. Changes to […]
15th January 2021 / 15th January 2021 by greengroup
Last-minute guidance from Government on Early Years means providers who sought to prioritise health will be punished by Government Greens have today spoken out regarding a last-minute change in guidance, which means that early years providers seeking to protect staff and children from covid-19 transmission will be penalised by Government. The amount of free-places funding […]
30th December 2020 / 30th December 2020 by greengroup
On July 23rd 2020, Greens became the largest party on Brighton and Hove City Council and after five years in opposition, once again became the ruling party. Our first 100 days ended on 31st October 2020 and to showcase what we achieved in this time period, we’ve produced a report. Taking over in the middle […]
24th December 2020 / 24th December 2020 by hannahclare
Cllr Marianna Ebel, Chair of Brighton and Hove City Council’s Brexit Working Group comments on the imminent Brexit deal announcement. Councillor Marianna Ebel, the city council’s Brexit lead said: “We welcome the announcement of a Brexit Deal, and that pragmatism has prevailed over populist clamour. Nevertheless, no Brexit deal, however good the terms and conditions, […]
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18th December 2020 / 18th December 2020 by greengroup
Cllr Mac Cafferty joins city leaders from across the world signing Food and Climate Declaration ahead of major climate change summit COP26. Green council leader Cllr Phélim Mac Cafferty joined city leaders from across the globe this week to sign the ‘Glasgow Food and Climate Declaration’, calling for local and national governments to put food […]
16th December 2020 / 16th December 2020 by greengroup
Green Council set to spend more than £20m on carbon reduction measures if plans approved in February 2021. Brighton and Hove’s ruling Green Party have today reassured Extinction Rebellion Brighton of their planned actions to tackle the climate crisis, ahead of a petition which will be debated by councillors on Thursday. The petition asks for […]
25th November 2020 / 27th November 2020 by
Council leader Phélim Mac Cafferty has today requested urgent answers from contractors responsible for heritage lanterns on the seafront promenade, after two lamps were found for sale on a social media site. Contractor COLAS, which is responsible for the safe storage of the lanterns as part of lighting safety works, has been asked to apologise and account for the […]
20th November 2020 / 20th November 2020 by greengroup
30 properties secured as part of scheme that is proven to help support and re-house vulnerable people with complex needs Some of the city’s most vulnerable rough sleepers will be able to benefit from targeted, appropriate support and accommodation after Green Councillors secured backing to expand the ‘Housing First’ scheme in Brighton and Hove. Housing […]
19th November 2020 / 19th November 2020 by hannahclare
Brighton and Hove Green Party have spoken out against anti-trans violence ahead of Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR) this Friday. Once again, this year our city will stand together for Trans Day of Remembrance on 20th November 2020. Trans Day of Remembrance marks an important date for the Trans community and their allies to come […]
4th November 2020 / 4th November 2020 by greengroup
We continue to support staff, pupils and parents as government inaction leaves city vulnerable to Covid-19 Green Councillors have today spoken out ahead of the second lockdown period beginning tomorrow, where schools, colleges and universities will remain open. All schools in the city continue to follow government guidelines, and the latest government announcement has made […]