“We will go further” Green Councillors respond to Extinction Rebellion Campaign 16th December 2020 / 16th December 2020 by greengroup Green Council set to spend more than £20m on carbon reduction measures if plans approved in February 2021. Brighton and Hove’s ruling Green Party have today reassured Extinction Rebellion Brighton of their planned actions to tackle the climate crisis, ahead of a petition which will be debated by councillors on Thursday. The petition asks for […] Read more »
Contractor for seafront light repairs has confirmed investigation underway in response to leader’s letter: Greens push contractor for answers over attempted sale of Grade II listed seafront heritage lanterns 25th November 2020 / 27th November 2020 by Council leader Phélim Mac Cafferty has today requested urgent answers from contractors responsible for heritage lanterns on the seafront promenade, after two lamps were found for sale on a social media site. Contractor COLAS, which is responsible for the safe storage of the lanterns as part of lighting safety works, has been asked to apologise and account for the […] Read more »
Greens boost support for innovative ‘Housing First’ scheme that helps prevent long term homelessness 20th November 2020 / 20th November 2020 by greengroup 30 properties secured as part of scheme that is proven to help support and re-house vulnerable people with complex needs Some of the city’s most vulnerable rough sleepers will be able to benefit from targeted, appropriate support and accommodation after Green Councillors secured backing to expand the ‘Housing First’ scheme in Brighton and Hove. Housing […] Read more »
Greens stand in solidarity with community marking Trans Day of Remembrance 19th November 2020 / 19th November 2020 by hannahclare Brighton and Hove Green Party have spoken out against anti-trans violence ahead of Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR) this Friday. Once again, this year our city will stand together for Trans Day of Remembrance on 20th November 2020. Trans Day of Remembrance marks an important date for the Trans community and their allies to come […] Read more »
Greens call on Government to offer more assurances to schools ahead of second lockdown 4th November 2020 / 4th November 2020 by greengroup We continue to support staff, pupils and parents as government inaction leaves city vulnerable to Covid-19 Green Councillors have today spoken out ahead of the second lockdown period beginning tomorrow, where schools, colleges and universities will remain open. All schools in the city continue to follow government guidelines, and the latest government announcement has made […] Read more »
Government must make plans to support city’s vital businesses, Greens 2nd November 2020 / 2nd November 2020 by greengroup Greens call on Government to ensure support for businesses forced to close over upcoming lockdown period. Greens have today called on Government to ensure the right support to businesses forced to close over lockdown, including provision of further funding to councils to provide business grant support. Pointing to the city’s arts, culture, tourism and hospitality […] Read more »
Residents deserve a real say over government plans for housing 23rd October 2020 / 23rd October 2020 by greengroup This piece by Cllr Phélim Mac Cafferty originally appeared in Brighton Argus Until next Friday residents can still comment on the plan for new housing and development in our city – known as ‘City Plan Part two.’ This lays out proposals to pin down the city’s approach to housing development. It pushes for warmer homes, […] Read more »
Green Councillors urge more action on harassment and misogyny in city 22nd October 2020 / 22nd October 2020 by greengroup Proposals put to a meeting today by Green and Labour Councillors call for misogyny to be made a hate crime Green and Labour Councillors will today put forward proposals to reduce gender-based harassment in Brighton and Hove. Recognising the work of the Anti-Harassment Club, who have brought to light more than 120 recorded incidents of […] Read more »
Damaging planning reforms proposed by Conservative government will affect our city, say Greens 22nd October 2020 / 22nd October 2020 by greengroup Joint call from Green and Labour Councillors urge Conservative government to scrap plans to weaken local planning and impose areas of ‘growth and renewal’ on city Green Councillors have today supported calls from the Local Government Association to ‘keep planning local,’ joining a host of wildlife organisations and the Labour group in resisting proposed changes […] Read more »
Support local test and trace efforts and consult on restrictions, Greens urge Conservative government 22nd October 2020 / 22nd October 2020 by greengroup Greens have today called on Government to provide resources to scale up test and trace efforts and support those affected by restrictions Proposals put by Green Councillors to a council meeting this evening, will see the council writing to Conservative ministers to request ‘urgent action to address the failings in the national test and trace […] Read more »
