Greens object to NHS plan that ‘brings in cuts by stealth,’ without consultation 6th November 2019 / 6th November 2019 by hannahclare Proposals that threaten further NHS privatisation agreed despite community and Green challenge Controversial plans that could see the NHS open to privatisation and budget cuts were voted through a meeting of the city’s Health and Wellbeing Board yesterday, despite Green and campaigner objections. The ‘Local Response to the NHS Long Term Plan,’ includes proposals to move several […] Read more »
“General election is a missed opportunity for young people in politics” says Green election candidate. 6th November 2019 / 6th November 2019 by hannahclare Green general election candidate for Hove, Ollie Sykes, hits back at the failure to extend the franchise to 16 and 17-year-olds. During the debating of Tuesday’s general election bill, amendments to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote were not considered. Ollie said: “We are ready for a General Election, and now more than ever is the […] Read more »
Cllr Alexandra Phillips to step aside from Mayoralty duties for General Election campaign 6th November 2019 / 6th November 2019 by With the support of politicians of all parties, and because of her desire to preserve the political neutrality of the Mayor, Councillor Alexandra Phillips is stepping aside from her Mayoral duties for the duration of the General Election campaign, and she will not be claiming the Mayoral Special Responsibility Allowance during this period. Alexandra will […] Read more »
Calls to make walk to school ‘genuinely safe’ for children and young people 24th October 2019 / 14th February 2020 by hannahclare Greens say more work is needed to guarantee a safe walk to school for city’s kids Green Councillors are calling for the city council to improve walking zones around local schools so that more children, families and carers feel safer walking to school. A petition has been signed by over 1,300 people which means it will be debated at a meeting of full […] Read more » climate
The city’s response to the climate emergency must create new jobs and tackle poverty, say Greens 24th October 2019 / 14th February 2020 by hannahclare Push for a ‘Green New Deal’ for Brighton and Hove The city’s response to the climate crisis could help to combat poverty and create new jobs, Greens have said today, calling on the council to adopt a ‘Green New Deal.’ Brighton and Hove City Council has declared a ‘climate and biodiversity emergency,’ and agreed last […] Read more » climate
Caroline Lucas MP statement ahead of Saturday’s vote on Brexit deal 19th October 2019 / 19th October 2019 by greengroup Caroline Lucas, Green MP for Brighton Pavilion, issued this statement ahead of the House of Commons debate on Saturday, on the Prime Minister’s Brexit deal. “There is nothing in this deal to benefit our country. It will leave people worse off, jobs harder to find, businesses struggling and a race to the bottom as environmental […] Read more » Brexit
Greens speak out in support of sixth form college staff strike 16th October 2019 / 20th November 2019 by hannahclare Strike action to call for proper government funding, reversing job losses and cuts to teaching time planned for 17th October Greens will stand in solidarity with staff at Varndean College and Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College (BHASVIC) who are expected to take strike action this Thursday (17th October) in response to Government funding cuts. [1] […] Read more »
Communities to stand together against hate at city’s solidarity vigil 16th October 2019 / 16th October 2019 by hannahclare More to be done to support and prevent hate crime, say Greens Green Councillors will join others speaking out against hate crime at a community vigil taking place today. The ‘Brighton and Hove Community Solidarity Vigil Against Hate Crime,’ will take place at 6pm outside the Rainbow Hub on St James Street, Wednesday 16th October. All […] Read more »
Disappointment as health chiefs reject request to overturn disability advice centre funding decision 16th October 2019 / 16th October 2019 by hannahclare CCG decision to withdraw funding from local disability advice charity will not be reconsidered A decision by local health chiefs to withdraw funding from the city’s only specialist disability advice centre will not be overturned, despite pressure from members of the council’s health scrutiny committee. Brighton and Hove charity Possability People were given notice in […] Read more »
Greens call for tighter regulation of water and public meeting with Southern Water 10th October 2019 / 14th February 2020 by hannahclare Prioritising costs does little to protect our environment and water quality, say Greens Costs of purchasing water directly and cutting out ‘water retailers’ must be measured against the impact of protecting the resource, say Greens in response to a report on ‘water self-supply.’ Greens asked the council to explore options for the council to buy […] Read more » climate
