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Greens push Labour Councillors to commit to better oversight of transport service for disabled school pupils Greens say a failure by the Labour Council to provide adequate school transport for vulnerable children must not be allowed to happen again.New contract arrangements for the provision of home to school transport were branded a ‘shambles’ after many […]
Global ‘strike for climate,’ planned for 20th September, with many young people expected to take part Greens have welcomed news that the City Council will support young people’s right to protest for climate action as part of a global ‘strike for climate’ event, taking place Friday 20th September. Following a Green request for the City Council […]
Brighton and Hove could have a climate change teacher in every school if the council does more to promote a new, United Nations backed teacher training programme. Teachers on the ‘Climate Change academy,’ course receive training and educational resources that equip them to offer lessons on the causes and effects of the climate crisis, as […]
Greens say Clean Air Day pledges still fall short Slow progress on plans for a council led Clean Air Day – scheduled for 22nd September – must be urgently reviewed if the Labour Council is serious about meeting the council’s carbon neutral targets, Greens have said. A request for a council-led ‘Clean Air Day,’ was […]
Assurances must be given over the decision to repurpose a rehabilitation centre providing care for patients following their discharge from hospital, Greens have said today. Knoll House, a council-run care home providing ongoing therapy and rehabilitation to help patients return to their homes, could become a mental health facility after council reports say occupancy of […]
Call for emergency council meeting to plan for Brexit Green Councillors have called for an emergency meeting to discuss the council’s response to Brexit. Rallying against the suspension of Parliament by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Green Councillors say the city’s communities must not be denied their opportunity for democratic scrutiny and debate. Brighton and Hove […]
Residents must be given opportunity to voice concerns with waste contractor responsible for Hollingdean site, say Greens Residents suffering from the effects of a fire at the Hollingdean waste depot must be granted the opportunity to question waste contractor Veolia, Greens have said. A major fire broke out at the waste depot in Hollingdean Lane […]
Conservative Councillors abstain on support for small businesses facing a ‘no-deal’ Continued uncertainty over Brexit has put residents, businesses and council funding at risk, say Green Councillors. Local councillors were asked to support a set of proposals designed to support residents and businesses affected by a potential ‘no-deal’ Brexit at a meeting of […]
Councillors vote to preserve parking perk once again Change to remove subsidised parking for councillors would save council money and encourage public transport use, say Greens Proposals to end a car parking pass perk for councillors have been rejected again at a meeting of Full Council today. Greens had called on the council to abolish […]
Greens have called on the Labour Council and GMB Trade Union to ‘put the city first,’ ahead of Brighton Pride. Planned strike action from the GMB Trade Union against the Labour Council is set to begin Monday 29th July, unless a resolution can be reached this week. Talks between Labour council leadership, GMB Trade Union and […]