Green Council formally supports ‘bill of rights’ for homeless campaign – leading the way on changing attitudes towards homeless people 26th March 2021 / 26th March 2021 by greengroup Vital that all rough sleepers are treated with dignity and equality, say Greens Brighton & Hove City Council has become one of the first to formally adopt the homeless bill of rights as embodying the city’s aspirations for its treatment of homeless people. The ethos of a ‘bill of rights’ for homeless people – recognising […] Read more »
Labour and Conservative Councillors work together to block job sharing, despite commitments to equalities 18th March 2021 / 18th March 2021 by greengroup Green Councillors have hit out at moves by Labour and Conservative Councillors to block improvements to job-sharing arrangements, despite previous agreement by all councillors. Green Councillors have today challenged the opposition parties’ commitment to equalities after they have proposed a joint amendment to today’s Policy and Resources Committee which seeks to block recommendations by the Independent […] Read more »
Green Council to report on actions to improve safety and equality in the city following anti-harassment proposal agreed by all parties 18th March 2021 / 18th March 2021 by greengroup Members of committee responsible for equalities and community safety to request public report to scale up action The committee responsible for equalities, community safety and planning policy is to report at its next meeting on issues and opportunities to improve safety in the city and continue work to address causes of gendered violence. The plans […] Read more »
Green Council releases plan to halt effects of climate crisis by 2030 16th March 2021 / 16th March 2021 by greengroup Brighton and Hove City Council will this week vote on approving the ‘2030 Carbon Neutral Programme’ at two key committees Brighton and Hove’s Green Council has released its plans to reach ‘Carbon Neutrality’ by 2030, following the conclusions of the city’s first Climate Assembly, which reported to councillors in January. The plan, which will be […] Read more »
Brighton and Hove Green Party announces Eliza Wyatt as candidate for Patcham By-election 12th March 2021 / 12th March 2021 by greengroup Brighton and Hove Green Party have today announced Eliza Wyatt as their candidate in the upcoming by-election in Patcham ward. Brighton and Hove City Council’s leading party, have today confirmed their candidate for the upcoming by-election in Patcham ward. It follows the announcement of Conservative Councillor Lee Wares’ resignation. Patcham ward is currently represented by […] Read more »
“We will continue the fight for Moulsecoomb Primary,” say Green Councillors 4th March 2021 / 4th March 2021 by greengroup Brighton and Hove’s Green Council has pledged to continue fighting against the forced academisation of Moulsecoomb Primary Brighton and Hove’s Green Council has today reaffirmed its commitment to the Hands Off Moulsecoomb Primary Campaign, as news that three new academy sponsors are being considered. The campaign will relaunch with an online public meeting on Wednesday […] Read more »
Brighton and Hove Green Party announces Zoë John as candidate for Hollingdean and Stanmer By-election 26th February 2021 / 26th February 2021 by greengroup Brighton and Hove Green Party have today announced local resident Zoë John as their candidate in the upcoming by-election in Hollingdean and Stanmer ward. Brighton and Hove City Council’s ruling party, have today confirmed their candidate for the upcoming by-election in Hollingdean and Stanmer ward. It follows the announcement of Labour Councillor Tracey Hill’s resignation. […] Read more »
Greens secure backing for “a budget with recovery from crisis at its heart” 25th February 2021 / 25th February 2021 by greengroup Brighton and Hove’s City Council has approved the ruling Green councillors’ budget for 2021-22 this evening (Thursday 25th February 2021). Brighton and Hove’s Green Council has approved its budget for 2021-22, featuring £27m investment into climate action, as well as new investments in equalities work, housing and homelessness and economic recovery. At the city’s budget […] Read more »
Green plans to invest more than £27 million into climate action in Brighton & Hove 25th February 2021 / 25th February 2021 by hannahclare Green plans to invest more than £27 million into climate action in Brighton & Hove The Green-led council in Brighton and Hove has put forward plans to commit to investing more than £27 million into climate action in the city to help improve the lives of residents and tackle climate change. [1] In the midst […] Read more »
An open letter on the Domestic Violence Commission 24th February 2021 / 24th February 2021 by greengroup The domestic violence commission has seen RISE lose a key contract. Greens are committed to finding a way forward. We stand with all those who have experienced domestic abuse in our city, and we are resolute in our belief that domestic violence services are essential. We, like others, feel passionately about the service RISE has […] Read more »
