Brighton Youth Centre project backed by Greens as breakthrough support for young people across the city 20th March 2023 / 20th March 2023 by greengroup Greens secure votes for funding for Brighton Youth Centre refurbishments, marking “a huge win that young people will reap the benefits of for decades” In last week’s meeting of the Policy and Resources Committee, councillors voted in favour of the Greens’ proposal to provide a £2.3m grant to Brighton Youth Centre (BYC), to allow them […] Read more »
Funding restored to vital Liveable Neighbourhood works, Greens welcome Labour U-turn 16th March 2023 / 16th March 2023 by greengroup After criticising Labour and Tories slashing funding for works on Elm Grove and Queens Park Road, Greens win back funding of the project as Labour and Tories fall in line In Policy & Resources Committee today, Greens secured funding for vital, permanent works on Elm Grove and Queens Park Road, in what was a huge win for […] Read more »
Anti-racism strategy passed, with Greens describing it as “a vital step forward for the city” 16th March 2023 / 16th March 2023 by greengroup Following years of work with dozens of organisations, today councillors voted through an anti-racism strategy that lays out how Brighton & Hove council will combat racism In today’s meeting of Policy and Resources Committee meeting, councillors voted to ratify an anti-racism strategy for the next five years. 28 organisations, as well as staff, focus group participants, […] Read more »
Greens condemn Home Office-run hotels for asylum-seeking children, and demand an end to the hostile environment 2nd March 2023 / 2nd March 2023 by greengroup A green amendment successfully passed through an extraordinary council session, as Greens reiterate that the city must unite to call on the Home Office to end the use of hotels for vulnerable asylum-seekers In an extraordinary council session this evening, Greens successfully passed an amended motion that identifies the Home Office’s responsibility for the hostile environment […] Read more »
Helen Dixon and former councillor Christopher Hawtree selected as Green Party candidates for Central Hove ward in May 2023 local elections 2nd March 2023 / 2nd March 2023 by greengroup Brighton and Hove Green Party has selected Helen Dixon and Christopher Hawtree as its two candidates for Central Hove ward in the upcoming local council elections in May 2023. In the last set of local elections, the top Green Party candidate was just 40 votes behind the two Labour candidates who won the seat. Helen […] Read more »
Greens respond to Brighton & Hove Safeguarding Children Partnership report on missing refugee children 28th February 2023 / 28th February 2023 by greengroup Brighton & Hove Safeguarding Children Partnership’s Chair, Chris Robson, has published a scrutiny paper into missing refugee children from Home Office run hotels in Brighton & Hove Brighton & Hove Safeguarding Children Partnership has today published a scrutiny paper in response to a number of children missing from Home Office commissioned hotels in the city. […] Read more »
Rebecca Duffy, Alexander Sallons and former councillor Ollie Sykes selected as Green Party candidates for Goldsmid ward in May 2023 local elections 27th February 2023 / 27th February 2023 by greengroup Brighton and Hove Green Party has selected Rebecca Duffy, Alexander Sallons and Ollie Sykes as its three candidates for Goldmsid ward in the upcoming local council elections in May 2023. Rebecca Duffy, a lecturer and copywriter, said: “I have lived in Hove for over 12 years and am grateful to Councillor Marianna Ebel for all […] Read more »
Budget passes under Green leadership, describing it as “the best possible proposal in the worst of circumstances” 24th February 2023 / 24th February 2023 by greengroup In a budget they described as a no-win scenario, Greens secure the votes to protect vital services and safeguard key priorities across the city Yesterday evening, Greens provided the leadership that passed the city’s annual budget. Councillors from across the chamber noted the unprecedented financial challenges faced by the council as a result of 13 […] Read more »
Labour and Tory alliance slash funding for fighting air pollution and making streets safer for pedestrians and children 23rd February 2023 / 23rd February 2023 by greengroup The Labour and Conservative Parties joined hands yet again to vote against Green-led proposals for safer, healthier, liveable neighbourhoods In tonight’s Budget Council session, Labour and Tory Councillors once again united to needlessly cut funding for crucial environmental measures for the city. The Labour amendment that Tories lined up behind strips £1.1million of funding from […] Read more »
Greens find funds to save more vital public services ahead of budget meeting this Thursday 22nd February 2023 / 22nd February 2023 by greengroup Green budget amendments inject funding into crucial services as well as fund consultation to crack down on landlords. Green councillors have submitted six amendments to their proposed budget, which will be voted on by all councillors at this Thursday’s budget council. The amendments invest in valued public services though freezing councillors’ allowances, previously unallocated funds, […] Read more »
