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 »
Greens urge young people to have their say in upcoming Kingsway to the Sea project for Power of Youth Day 1st June 2022 / 5th June 2022 by greengroup Chair of Brighton and Hove’s Children, Young People and Skills Committee Hannah Clare urges young people to have their say, as the UK celebrates ‘Power of Youth Day’ on Monday. Greens have today called on young people throughout Hove and Portslade to give their views on plans to introduce and improve spaces on the seafront […] Read more » hove hoveandportslade
Greens celebrate ‘win for democratic oversight of NHS’ as Brighton and Hove will see councillors on key NHS decision making body 20th May 2022 / 20th May 2022 by greengroup An urgent meeting of senior Brighton & Hove City Councillors agreed to endorse the new governance arrangements for the NHS today. Green Councillors have today cautiously welcomed the introduction of new governance arrangements for the local NHS, which sees the chair of the city’s Health & Wellbeing Board appointed to a key decision-making body. The […] Read more »
Greens Call for a Trans-Inclusive Ban on Conversion Practices 17th May 2022 / 20th July 2023 by greengroup Greens have criticised the Conservative government for once again failing to maintain their 2020 pledge to ban conversion practices despite acknowledging the practice as “absolutely abhorrent” and “has no place in this country”. May 17th is the anniversary of the 1990 decision of the World Health Organisation to remove homosexuality from the Classification of Diseases […] Read more »
“Homes for Ukraine scheme has been badly put together” say Greens 26th April 2022 / 26th April 2022 by greengroup Green Councillors have once again called on the Government to do more for Ukrainian refugees Green councillors have once again challenged the Government’s flagship ‘Homes for Ukraine’ scheme. This follows a story in The Guardian of a Ukrainian who was left homeless in Brighton & Hove as her placement fell through. Greens say that […] Read more »
Greens seek assurances for Saltdean residents as St Luke’s Surgery closes 24th April 2022 / 24th April 2022 by greengroup Libby Darling, the Green Party candidate in the upcoming by-election in Rottingdean Coastal ward, has raised alarm at the closure of St Luke’s Surgery in Saltdean Greens have today raised alarm at the closure of St Luke’s Surgery in Saltdean, announced last week by Sussex NHS commissioners. Although in practice, patients will be supported by […] Read more »
Councillor calls for better pandemic planning in schools as exam season looms 22nd April 2022 / 22nd April 2022 by greengroup Green Councillor Sarah Nield has today written to the secretary of state for education, Nadhim Zahawi calling on measures to protect schools and communities from the ongoing impacts of covid-19. Green Councillors in Brighton & Hove have today called for the introduction of a better plan to manage the ongoing impacts of the pandemic in […] Read more »
Councillors endorse proposals to rent council building to foodbank to tackle rising cost of living crisis 21st April 2022 / 22nd April 2022 by greengroup Greens welcome decision to grant a lease to Brighton & Hove City Mission. Work to support the city’s emergency food network has today been given a further endorsement, as councillors agreed to support the granting of a lease in a council-owned building to Brighton & Hove City Mission. Estimates quoted in a report to councillors […] Read more »
Greens welcome news of NHS plans to open Gender Identity Clinic in Sussex 21st April 2022 / 22nd April 2022 by greengroup Following a joint letter from Cllrs Clare and Powell to Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee, NHS England have confirmed plans to improve access to trans healthcare in Sussex. Green Councillors have today celebrated news that NHS England are intending to open a gender identity clinic in Sussex by the end of the year. It follows […] Read more »
Greens call for Rottingdean beach designation to monitor sewage pollution 20th April 2022 / 22nd April 2022 by greengroup Ahead of a protest against sewage pollution held in Worthing this weekend, Green candidate in the Rottingdean by-election Libby Darling has called for Rottingdean to get access to its own water quality monitoring. The Green Party has today called for the Environment Agency to ‘designate’ Rottingdean beach as bathing waters. At present, Rottingdean beach does […] Read more »
