Greens respond to Labour and Conservative decision to scrap Old Shoreham Road cycle lane 12th August 2021 / 20th July 2023 by Following the decision of Labour and Conservative councillors to remove the cycle lane on Old Shoreham Road, taken at committee today, Chair of Environment, Sustainability and Transport committee, councillor Amy Heley commented: “Despite important warnings that this will harm council funding, public health and some of the city’s most marginalised residents, we are dismayed to […] Read more »
“The call for equality rings louder than ever”, say Greens 9th August 2021 / 20th July 2023 by “Major Pride events cancelled but call for LGBTQIA+ rights remains vital as communities affected by inequality and Covid-19” While major Pride events have been cancelled in the city last weekend, Green Councillors say the call remains for LGBTQIA+ equality both in the UK and around the world. The Pride flag flew from Brighton Town Hall […] Read more »
“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 »
