Success for Greens and campaigners as council agrees to support walk-outs for climate action 13th September 2019 / 14th February 2020 by hannahclare Global ‘strike for climate,’ planned for 20th September, with many young people expected to take part Greens have welcomed news that the City Council will support young people’s right to protest for climate action as part of a global ‘strike for climate’ event, taking place Friday 20th September. Following a Green request for the City Council […] Read more » climate
Climate change teacher for every school, as Greens back United Nations accredited teacher training programme 12th September 2019 / 14th February 2020 by hannahclare Brighton and Hove could have a climate change teacher in every school if the council does more to promote a new, United Nations backed teacher training programme. Teachers on the ‘Climate Change academy,’ course receive training and educational resources that equip them to offer lessons on the causes and effects of the climate crisis, as […] Read more » climate
“If not now, when?” Greens call for renewed Labour council commitment on environment 11th September 2019 / 14th February 2020 by hannahclare Greens say Clean Air Day pledges still fall short Slow progress on plans for a council led Clean Air Day – scheduled for 22nd September – must be urgently reviewed if the Labour Council is serious about meeting the council’s carbon neutral targets, Greens have said. A request for a council-led ‘Clean Air Day,’ was […] Read more » climate
Greens push for assurances after changes to Knoll House rehabilitation centre 11th September 2019 / 11th September 2019 by hannahclare Assurances must be given over the decision to repurpose a rehabilitation centre providing care for patients following their discharge from hospital, Greens have said today. Knoll House, a council-run care home providing ongoing therapy and rehabilitation to help patients return to their homes, could become a mental health facility after council reports say occupancy of […] Read more »
Greens rally against suspension of Parliament 9th September 2019 / 9th September 2019 by hannahclare Call for emergency council meeting to plan for Brexit Green Councillors have called for an emergency meeting to discuss the council’s response to Brexit. Rallying against the suspension of Parliament by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Green Councillors say the city’s communities must not be denied their opportunity for democratic scrutiny and debate. Brighton and Hove […] Read more » Brexit
Calls for public meeting after waste fire 6th September 2019 / 6th September 2019 by hannahclare Residents must be given opportunity to voice concerns with waste contractor responsible for Hollingdean site, say Greens Residents suffering from the effects of a fire at the Hollingdean waste depot must be granted the opportunity to question waste contractor Veolia, Greens have said. A major fire broke out at the waste depot in Hollingdean Lane […] Read more »
The wellbeing factor from green spaces can’t be underestimated 12th August 2019 / 12th August 2019 by greengroup Cllr Sue Shanks, Deputy Convenor of the Green Group, blogs for National Allotment Week This week is National Allotments Week, a week to celebrate the community value of allotments. With the theme of shared harvest, the week aims to raise awareness of how we can provide for each other – whether that’s our fellow allotment […] Read more »
Greens condemn Brexit impact and lack of support for businesses, council and EU residents 29th July 2019 / 6th September 2019 by hannahclare Conservative Councillors abstain on support for small businesses facing a ‘no-deal’ Continued uncertainty over Brexit has put residents, businesses and council funding at risk, say Green Councillors. Local councillors were asked to support a set of proposals designed to support residents and businesses affected by a potential ‘no-deal’ Brexit at a meeting of […] Read more » Brexit
Councillors vote to preserve parking perk once again 26th July 2019 / 14th February 2020 by Councillors vote to preserve parking perk once again Change to remove subsidised parking for councillors would save council money and encourage public transport use, say Greens Proposals to end a car parking pass perk for councillors have been rejected again at a meeting of Full Council today. Greens had called on the council to abolish […] Read more » climate
Greens call on Labour Council to resolve strike issues before Pride 23rd July 2019 / 23rd July 2019 by hannahclare Greens have called on the Labour Council and GMB Trade Union to ‘put the city first,’ ahead of Brighton Pride. Planned strike action from the GMB Trade Union against the Labour Council is set to begin Monday 29th July, unless a resolution can be reached this week. Talks between Labour council leadership, GMB Trade Union and […] Read more »
