Former Councillor Ollie Sykes selected as Green Party candidate in Wish by-election 9th November 2022 / 9th November 2022 by greengroup Brighton & Hove Green Party has announced that Ollie Sykes will be the Green Party candidate in the upcoming by-election in Wish. Ollie Sykes, who represented Brunswick and Adelaide Ward between 2011-2019, will stand to represent the Green Party in the upcoming by-election. The experienced councillor was notably the party’s finance lead for five years, […] Read more »
Brighton and Hove Green Party reiterate their commitment this Black History Month 20th October 2022 / 20th October 2022 by greengroup This Black History Month Brighton and Hove Green Party reiterate their commitment to move beyond acknowledgement and push forward real change. Every year in October the UK celebrates the continued contributions and achievements of Black and Racially Minoritized backgrounds during Black History Month. Brighton and Hove Green Party reiterate their commitment to move beyond acknowledgement […] Read more »
Greens launch petition to Liz Truss to ‘make first act’ better funding for public services 5th September 2022 / 5th September 2022 by greengroup Brighton & Hove Green Party has launched a new petition, following the announcement of Liz Truss today Greens in Brighton and Hove have launched a new petition to the Government, calling on better funding for public services. Citing figures that show NHS waiting lists at a record high, council funding reduced and benefits slashed, Greens […] Read more »
Brighton and Hove Greens hold event aimed at increasing councillor diversity 27th July 2022 / 27th July 2022 by greengroup Brighton and Hove Greens are holding an informal networking event this week for people of colour interested in finding out more about standing as a councillor. The event will be held on Saturday 30th July from 10am to 11.30am at the BMECP Centre in Fleet Street, Brighton. The event is informal, giving attendees the chance […] Read more »
“Conservatives attitude stinks” say Greens, as council debates public toilets 21st July 2022 / 21st July 2022 by greengroup In a meeting of councillors today, Green councillor Siriol Hugh-Jones highlighted work being done to improve public toilet provision. Green Councillors today put forward an amendment to a conservative motion which calls for the council to improve public toilets, highlighting that this work is already underway. A report which set in motion a public toilet […] Read more »
Greens call on Government to enshrine right to abortion in law 21st July 2022 / 21st July 2022 by greengroup Green Councillors will today at a meeting of councillors expressed concern over the lack of access to abortion in Northern Ireland and other parts of the world Green Councillors will today call for the retention of the right to abortion at a meeting of all 54 councillors. A green motion to Full Council this evening, […] Read more »
Greens call for conservative leadership candidates to back trans conversion therapy ban 15th July 2022 / 15th July 2022 by greengroup Ahead of Trans Pride Brighton & Hove tomorrow, Brighton and Hove Green Party have called for Conservative leadership candidates to back a trans-inclusive conversion therapy ban Brighton and Hove Green Party have today called for Conservative leadership candidates to take action on trans conversion therapy, as Trans Pride Brighton & Hove returns to an in-person […] Read more »
Deputy Leader Co-Signs City of Sanctuary letter to Priti Patel 25th June 2022 / 27th June 2022 by hannahclare I have long been convinced of the need to celebrate the way our country is enriched by therefugees who seek sanctuary here. So, it was a particular privilege to welcome theOrchestra of Syrian Musicians to the Brighton Dome at their Brighton Festival performancein May. Brighton & Hove is a more vibrant, welcoming thanks to the […] Read more »
Greens welcome next stage in city’s first pilot liveable neighbourhood 25th June 2022 / 25th June 2022 by greengroup Greens are celebrating agreement to progress to the next stage of the Hanover and Tarner liveable neighbourhood project. Green Councillors are very pleased that the city’s first liveable neighbourhood in Hanover & Tarner has moved a step forward, following agreement at the Environment, Transport and Sustainability Committee on Tuesday 21st June. The committee back the Green […] Read more »
Statement on Independent Audit 24th June 2022 / 25th June 2022 by greengroup Following the publication of the report into Cllr Alex Phillip’s childcare claims, a spokesperson for the Green Group of Councillors said: “We regret that the independent audit report published today finds that some claims were incorrectly made by Cllr Phillips. We welcome her apology and explanation that any errors were made in good faith. She has […] Read more »
