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 »
Greens march with Trans Pride to call for end to trans hate crime, following 43% rise in city 19th July 2019 / 19th July 2019 by hannahclare A recent report to the Council revealed trans hate crimes on the rise in Brighton & Hove. Members of Brighton & Hove Green Party are due to join the Trans Pride March in Brighton on Saturday 20th July which starts at The Marlborough at 11.30am. Promoting equality and celebrating gender diversity, Trans Pride Brighton is […] Read more »
Council urged to back student walk-outs for climate action 18th July 2019 / 14th February 2020 by hannahclare Global action planned for 20th September to raise awareness of climate crisis The council can lead the way in supporting people to take part in a planned day of mass climate action, Green Councillors have said. Young people around the world have called for a climate protest on 20th September as part of an international ‘Youth Strikes […] Read more » climate
Parking perks for councillors maintained by Labour and Conservative Councillors 18th July 2019 / 14th February 2020 by hannahclare Time to set a positive example for the city and encourage public transport use, say Greens Proposals that Councillors fully fund their own car parking passes have been rejected by Labour and Conservative Councillors today. Greens had called on the council to abolish free parking for councillors in Norton Road and the Lanes as part […] Read more » climate
Council urged to bypass profit-making water companies and make bid to supply its own water 18th July 2019 / 14th February 2020 by hannahclare Option to buy water ‘direct’ from supplier cuts out water companies and their profit margins, say Greens A plan for the council to cut out water companies and buy water directly from the supplier could drive down costs and benefit the environment, Greens have said. As part of a proposal going to Policy, Resources and […] Read more » climate
Our response to GMB announcements 15th July 2019 / 15th July 2019 by hannahclare A Green Councillor Spokesperson said: “Greens are deeply concerned for the city’s residents, following the announcement of strike action by the GMB Trade Union against the Council’s Labour Party Leadership. Residents stand to be severely affected by any disruption to our essential waste services. “It is now clear that there has been a breakdown in […] Read more »
Greens celebrate council commitment to support refugees into employment 12th July 2019 / 12th July 2019 by hannahclare Green call for council to address barriers in recruitment for refugee community receives cross party backing All parties on Brighton and Hove City Council have today agreed to do more to support refugees into council employment, thanks to a proposal from the Greens. Refugees settled in the U.K are encouraged by the government to find […] Read more »
