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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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