Covid-19: continuing to push for answers 3rd April 2020 / 3rd April 2020 by greengroup In his fortnightly column, Cllr Phélim Mac Cafferty, Convenor of the Green Group of Councillors, writes on the questions green councillors are continuing to ask. A fortnight ago I wrote about the pandemic seeing the city’s biggest force for good – and communities have sprung into action across our city with an outstanding, heart-warming effort. […] Read more » coronavirus
Coronavirus – key questions 31st March 2020 / 3rd April 2020 by greengroup Clarity needed for city on personal protective equipment, support for care homes, ventilators and testing, say Greens Detail on personal protective equipment (PPE), ventilators, testing and care for our most vulnerable will be critical to the city’s response to coronavirus (Covid-19), Greens have said today, sharing a list of questions raised with the Director of Public Health. […] Read more » coronavirus
“Our city – and our whole world – is in this together” 21st March 2020 / 3rd April 2020 by greengroup Dear residents, Covid-19 is causing a lot of anxiety, especially for older residents and those with underlying conditions, many of whom we have been in touch with already. Locally, Green Councillors are working cross-party to support the council’s response to the pandemic: now more than ever, we repeat our commitment to the values of mutual […] Read more » coronavirus
Greens respond to publishing Home to School transport review 20th March 2020 / 20th March 2020 by hannahclare The Labour Council last night (Thursday 19th March) published the report they commissioned into reviewing the changes Home to School Transport last September. Along with the Independent review, a Councillor-led panel is also looking at what went wrong, and met today (Friday 20th March) to discuss the contents. Green Councillor Hannah Clare who chairs the Home […] Read more »
City Plan must go further, say Greens after response to consultation 12th March 2020 / 16th April 2020 by hannahclare Greens call on Labour Council to further explore opportunities for genuinely affordable housing, ecology studies and stricter environmental conditions Greens have raised concerns over the future of the council’s housing and development plan, City Plan Part Two, urging the Labour Council not to miss opportunities to strengthen affordable housing and environmental standards. Greens submitted a response […] Read more » cityplan
Greens call for stronger government powers and council complaints contact to tackle problem holiday lets and ‘party houses’ 5th March 2020 / 9th March 2020 by greengroup Concerns over effect of short-term holiday lets on housing supply and local communities must be addressed Greens have called on the council to set up a dedicated service to respond to resident complaints about short-term holiday lets, urging the council to lobby for more government powers to tackle problem properties. A report going to a […] Read more »
Greens transform city’s budget – and invest £11m to tackle climate change and reverse cuts 27th February 2020 / 28th February 2020 by greengroup Greens secure support for a ‘Green New Deal’ plan to support communities, environment and reduce poverty The city council will invest a further £11m to tackle climate change, the housing crisis and prevent cuts – thanks to Green changes to the city’s budget agreed today. With just 10 years left to avert climate chaos, Greens […] Read more »
Greens pledge over £11m to tackle climate emergency, housing crisis and service cuts ahead of city budget decision 25th February 2020 / 25th February 2020 by greengroup The Labour Council’s budget plans must do more to reflect scale of challenges ahead, say Greens. Read more »
Latest Newsletter from Caroline Lucas 19th February 2020 / 19th February 2020 by Covid 19 The news in Brighton last week was dominated by the coronavirus outbreak in the city. I know that it created a lot of anxiety and confusion for many people, not least because of the lack of clear, timely and relevant information from the different authorities involved. I was contacted by a number of […] Read more »
Greens propose unused funds to support homeless 13th February 2020 / 14th February 2020 by greengroup A Green amendment at a Council Committee today asks for the underused ‘Winter Maintenance Reserve’ to fund more Housing First Placements for homeless people Greens have proposed more support for the city’s homeless today at the council’s Policy and Resources Committee. Ahead of the final decision on the City’s budget for 2020/2021 in two weeks’ […] Read more » climate
