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
Green push for ‘best result’ on King Alfred 10th October 2019 / 10th October 2019 by hannahclare Calls for council to look at ‘other options’ as swiftly as possible agreed by committee The council must seize an important opportunity to make progress on the King Alfred development, Greens have said. A report going to Policy and Resources Committee today sets out the council’s intention to close the current contract, following the withdrawal […] Read more »
“Libraries help to combat the full spectrum of economic, social and environmental issues we currently face” 10th October 2019 / 10th October 2019 by greengroup When I was growing up in London we would regularly visit the local public library and spend hours choosing and reading books. I loved the high-ceilinged Victorian building, the sense of purposeful calm and order, and the seemingly endless choice of reading material. Partly as a result of this I developed a lifelong love of […] Read more »
Greens renew call for BME representatives on city council’s powerful decision making committee 10th October 2019 / 10th October 2019 by greengroup Repeated call follows report stating need for more work on race inequality Green Councillors have renewed their call for a representative from the black and minority ethnic community (BME) to be given a seat on a council decision making committee, after a report revealed that more must be done to support BME staff. A proposal […] Read more »
Result: Parents of pupils at Moulsecoomb Primary vote against academisation 7th October 2019 / 7th October 2019 by hannahclare Green Councillor Sarah Nield has commented on news that parents of pupils of Moulsecoomb Primary have voted overwhelmingly against the forced academisation of the school. Cllr Nield, the Green Group lead on schools said: “We are delighted that after a strong and parent-led campaign at Moulsecoomb Primary, the school community has today voted against the forced […] Read more »
Residents and Greens welcome taxi rank move by Govia Thameslink Railway 4th October 2019 / 14th February 2020 by hannahclare Move will address the noise and pollution issues that have blighted residential streets, say Greens News that Govia Thameslink Railway [GTR] will relocate the station’s taxi rank to the rear of the building have been welcomed by residents and local councillors. The decision by GTR to move the rank follows years of campaigning from local […] Read more » climate
A tribute to James Ledward 3rd October 2019 / 3rd October 2019 by hannahclare Brighton and Hove Green Party would like to pay tribute to GScene editor James Ledward, who died this morning (3rd October) after a short illness. Councillor Phélim Mac Caffety, Convenor of the Green Group of councillors said: “We are very sorry to hear the desperately sad news of the death of James Ledward. Only a […] Read more »
Council meeting backs Green call for public information on Brexit preparations – while Conservative councillors refuse to show up for debate 3rd October 2019 / 3rd October 2019 by hannahclare Green emergency meeting called to put information on impact of Brexit in public domain Brighton and Hove City Council has shared information on the plans to prepare for a no-deal or other Brexit scenario as a result of an emergency meeting called by the Greens. An emergency meeting to discuss the council’s response to Brexit […] Read more » Brexit
We must end the continued disruption to Home to School Transport 1st October 2019 / 1st October 2019 by hannahclare Nearly a month into the school term, and our city’s children with disabilities are still facing huge challenges with their transport to school. Over the last few weeks, Green Councillors have been contacted by several worried parents about the ongoing issues. And despite seeking assurances from council officers that the current problems will soon end, […] Read more »
‘Parents need assurances this will not happen again,’ say Greens on Home to School Transport row 17th September 2019 / 17th September 2019 by hannahclare Greens push Labour Councillors to commit to better oversight of transport service for disabled school pupils Greens say a failure by the Labour Council to provide adequate school transport for vulnerable children must not be allowed to happen again. New contract arrangements for the provision of home to school transport were branded a ‘shambles’ after […] Read more »
