Statement on Domestic Violence provision 18th February 2021 / 18th February 2021 by greengroup “We are absolutely aware of and understand the concerns of our community regarding the future of domestic violence provision by local charity RISE. People feel passionately about the service RISE have been able to offer, and Green Councillors have been meeting with petitioners raising these issues. “The process of developing the latest domestic and sexual […] Read more »
Green council pushes to allocate additional funding support to businesses struggling in pandemic 4th February 2021 / 21st February 2021 by greengroup A Special meeting of Brighton and Hove’s Policy and Resources Committee (P&R) held today (Thursday February 4) represents an important move to help the city’s business struggling due to the ongoing effects of Coronavirus, including the Taxi trade, and local nurseries, who have been hit particularly hard by the Covid pandemic. Green Councillors say it […] Read more »
Council plans to consider wellbeing of current and future generations in decision making 28th January 2021 / 28th January 2021 by greengroup Brighton and Hove City Council is set to follow in the footsteps of the Welsh Government in reviewing the impact of policy on future generations Councillors can do more to consider the impact local decisions are likely to have on future generations, Greens have said today, referring to the ‘Future Generations’ Act already adopted in […] Read more »
Council set to consider ‘more proactive’ approach to reducing road casualties 28th January 2021 / 12th February 2021 by greengroup Proposals introduced by Green councillors and Labour councillors mean the council will work to improve dangerous crossings before an incident occurs. Brighton and Hove City Council will today discuss plans to sign up to the ‘Road Danger Reduction Forum Charter’ to address the high numbers of people killed on Brighton and Hove’s roads each year. […] Read more »
Greens share draft proposals for council’s budget with the city 21st January 2021 / 22nd January 2021 by greengroup Protecting core services, prevention and support for vulnerable prioritised after difficult year and impact of pandemic. Green Councillors have released draft proposals for the city council’s budget, ahead of a final decision on council spending plans taking place on 25th February. With the Covid-19 pandemic placing huge strain on residents in the city, and following […] Read more »
Greens condemn government plan to criminalise rough sleepers under new immigration rules 18th January 2021 / 19th January 2021 by greengroup Rough sleeping to become legal grounds for deportation in move that Greens say will discriminate and undermine efforts to support those at risk Green Councillors have slammed ‘discriminatory,’ rule changes that could see migrants deported if they become homeless, saying new rules will harm and undermine vital homelessness prevention work in the city. Changes to […] Read more »
Greens challenge “grossly unfair” decision on early years 15th January 2021 / 15th January 2021 by greengroup Last-minute guidance from Government on Early Years means providers who sought to prioritise health will be punished by Government Greens have today spoken out regarding a last-minute change in guidance, which means that early years providers seeking to protect staff and children from covid-19 transmission will be penalised by Government. The amount of free-places funding […] Read more »
What Greens can achieve in 100 days 30th December 2020 / 30th December 2020 by greengroup On July 23rd 2020, Greens became the largest party on Brighton and Hove City Council and after five years in opposition, once again became the ruling party. Our first 100 days ended on 31st October 2020 and to showcase what we achieved in this time period, we’ve produced a report. Taking over in the middle […] Read more »
“No Brexit deal can ever be as beneficial as membership of the European Union” says the council’s Brexit Lead 24th December 2020 / 24th December 2020 by hannahclare Cllr Marianna Ebel, Chair of Brighton and Hove City Council’s Brexit Working Group comments on the imminent Brexit deal announcement. Councillor Marianna Ebel, the city council’s Brexit lead said: “We welcome the announcement of a Brexit Deal, and that pragmatism has prevailed over populist clamour. Nevertheless, no Brexit deal, however good the terms and conditions, […] Read more » Brexit
City will continue to champion sustainable food as Green council leader pledges support for global declaration on food and climate change 18th December 2020 / 18th December 2020 by greengroup Cllr Mac Cafferty joins city leaders from across the world signing Food and Climate Declaration ahead of major climate change summit COP26. Green council leader Cllr Phélim Mac Cafferty joined city leaders from across the globe this week to sign the ‘Glasgow Food and Climate Declaration’, calling for local and national governments to put food […] Read more »
