Greens celebrate the contribution of people across the city for volunteers week 4th June 2021 / 4th June 2021 by greengroup Power of volunteering an amazing force in our city and in tackling Covid-19 pandemic Green councillors have paid tribute to the efforts of volunteers in Brighton & Hove this Volunteers Week, 1-7 June. From litter picks, to befriending – or being a charity trustee, volunteers play a varied and vital role in the city, supporting […] Read more »
Retraction 4th June 2021 / 4th June 2021 by greengroup In reference to a response published in The Argus on Monday While we are grateful for the input of organisations like Possability People, an independent organisation, our statement wrongly implied they were part of the new Active & Inclusive Travel Forum. This was not our intention. Possability People are a vital organisation in the city […] Read more »
Green Council offers ‘cooperative’ support to tenants and landlords as eviction-ban ends 31st May 2021 / 31st May 2021 by greengroup As the ban evictions ends today, councillors have extended an offer of support to both landlords and tenants to ensure tenants aren’t left homeless. The ban on bailiff-enforced evictions, which ends today, Monday 31st May 2021, has sparked concern among councillors, who say the ban lifting could lead to an increase in homelessness. Evictions were temporarily banned during the pandemic, but the ban has now been […] Read more »
Greens push for greener school meals 20th May 2021 / 20th May 2021 by greengroup Deputy Chair of the Children, Young People and Skills Committee has written to the education secretary to request changes to school meal standards Greens have written to education minister Gavin Williamson asking for a change to the rules that apply to school meals, so that schools can encourage children to adopt healthy eating habits while […] Read more »
Green Council commits to using new powers to support refugees at risk of rough sleeping following court judgement 13th May 2021 / 13th May 2021 by greengroup In a letter sent to Sanctuary on Sea, Voices in Exile and Thousand for Thousand Council leader Phélim Mac Cafferty has committed to doing what it can to support refugees at risk of rough sleeping. Brighton and Hove City Council has today confirmed that following a recent court judgement issued against the council, that it […] Read more »
Europe Day: Greens encourage EU Citizens to apply for Settlement Scheme ahead of June Deadline 9th May 2021 / 9th May 2021 by hannahclare Brighton and Hove Green Party is today reminding EU Citizens in the City to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) ahead of the 30th June 2021 deadline. EU Citizens have less than 7 weeks to apply for settled status to stay in the UK, as the EUSS closes for applications on 30th June 2021. As the […] Read more »
Zoë John elected in Hollingdean and Stanmer By-Election 7th May 2021 / 7th May 2021 by greengroup Zoë John has been elected in Hollingdean and Stanmer ward, gaining the seat from Labour. Councillor Zoë John, newly elected Green councillor for Hollingdean & Stanmer said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to have been elected as a new Green councillor for Hollingdean & Stanmer ward, I cannot wait to get to work joining Cllr Martin Osborne to […] Read more »
Council to expand support to communities through the pandemic 29th April 2021 / 29th April 2021 by hannahclare Brighton and Hove City Council yesterday (28 April) approved new plans for managing the city’s response to the pandemic, including more funding for schools, food banks, and those who need to self-isolate. Brighton and Hove City Council has agreed to extend the support given to communities in responding to the pandemic, approving an allocation of […] Read more »
“We will keep fighting” say Greens as academy trust sponsor appointed for Moulsecoomb Primary 20th April 2021 / 20th April 2021 by hannahclare Greens stand with campaigners, staff and unions to reject takeover by Pioneer Academy Greens have vowed to continue the campaign to fight the conversion of Moulsecoomb Primary into an academy after a sponsor was announced today. The government’s Department for Education has appointed Pioneer Academy as the sponsor for the school, despite strong community, union […] Read more »
Greens challenge Conservatives for spreading racial hatred 9th April 2021 / 9th April 2021 by hannahclare Greens have today asked local Conservatives to withdraw a leaflet distributed in Hollingdean & Stanmer ward over ‘racial hatred’ displayed in leaflet. Brighton and Hove Green Party have hit out at local Conservatives, after leaflets have been distributed that spread ‘racial hatred’. It comes a week after the publication of the Sewell report on racism, […] Read more »
