“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 »
Greens introduce plans to consult on fairer access to school places in city. 4th June 2021 / 4th June 2021 by greengroup Following commitments earlier in the year, Greens have today announced plans for a school places consultation in Brighton and Hove. Greens have today announced plans to consult widely on the future of school places in Brighton and Hove. In a report going to the Children, Young People and Skills committee in two weeks, councillors are […] Read more »
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 »
