“Now the Government must act for Moulsecoomb too” Greens say, following judicial review judgement on academy orders 23rd July 2021 / 23rd July 2021 by greengroup The Government has today lost a judicial review case from a primary school in the West Midlands which had received a forced academy order. Green Councillors have today urged the Government once again to revoke Moulsecoomb Primary School’s academy order. It follows a judicial review from Yew Tree Primary School in the West Midlands, which […] Read more »
Greens stand with Trans Pride as event goes online this year 16th July 2021 / 16th July 2021 by greengroup Flag will fly over council buildings to join in solidarity and celebration Brighton & Hove Green Councillors will join in solidarity with the city’s trans and non-binary community and allies once again as part of the annual Trans Pride celebrations in the city, taking place this weekend. Now in it’s 9th year, Brighton & Hove […] Read more »
Brighton & Hove communities awarded ‘Freedom of the City’ for help amid Covid-19 pandemic 16th July 2021 / 16th July 2021 by greengroup Year-round thank you scheme launched to share stories, and highlight contributions during health crisis ‘for generations to come,’ The honour of ‘Freedom of the City’ of Brighton & Hove has been awarded by the Green council to ‘all those who helped during the pandemic,’ kick-starting a programme of recognition of city residents that will run […] Read more »
Greens secure council backing to push government for fair pay for school and public sector workers 15th July 2021 / 15th July 2021 by hannahclare Trade Union pay increase campaign for local government and schools workforce must be funded by government A campaign for fair pay for council and school staff has received council backing, after a proposal from Green councillors to lobby government to fund a pay award was accepted today. Greens urged all councillors to back the campaign […] Read more »
Greens lead the call for local authorities to have representation at COP26 8th July 2021 / 20th July 2023 by The leader of Brighton and Hove Council, Green Party councillor Phelim Mac Cafferty has today (July 6) successfully passed a motion at the Local Government Association General Assembly calling on the Government to ensure that there is “adequate representation” for local authorities at COP26. [1] The motion was seconded by other Green Party councillors Cllr […] Read more »
Greens respond to Labour u-turn on Old Shoreham Road 6th July 2021 / 6th July 2021 by greengroup It’s a great shame that Labour are no longer in favour of our city’s roads being shared among all those who need to use them, and want to block plans to improve safe cycling and walking routes on the Old Shoreham Road. We want to ensure that everyone has the option for safe and sustainable […] Read more »
“We want you to stay” say Greens as EU Settled Status deadline looms 28th June 2021 / 28th June 2021 by greengroup EU citizens and citizens from Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland, and their family members have just a few days remaining to apply for the EU Settlement Scheme, granting them the right to stay after Brexit. Greens have today urged Brighton & Hove’s EU citizens to apply to stay in the city, as the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) closes for applications on […] Read more »
Council ups estimate of cost for Moulsecoomb Primary academisation 25th June 2021 / 25th June 2021 by greengroup New figures show that the academisation of Moulsecoomb Primary will cost council over £300,000 Figures released this week show the academisation of Moulsecoomb Primary will cost Brighton and Hove City Council over £300,000. Previously released figures showed this cost to be at least £209,000, therefore presenting a £108,000 increase. In a report going to the […] Read more »
More support needed for children as government plan to address loss of learning falls short of the mark 7th June 2021 / 7th June 2021 by greengroup Local action continues as government plan fails to tackle impact of pandemic on education and disadvantage Greens have raised the need for continued support to disadvantaged pupils in the city, criticising ‘inadequate’ government proposals to help children catch up on lost learning during the pandemic. It follows an announcement last week that the government plans […] Read more »
Let’s work together to achieve positive change for our city, says Green Council on World Environment Day 5th June 2021 / 3rd June 2021 by greengroup Green Councillors are today celebrating World Environment Day with a call to action for the community to get involved Greens have today reaffirmed commitments to work together with community, businesses, schools and other local organisations to help lower emissions by 2030, asking people across the city to contribute to help tackle climate change. Everyone can […] Read more »
