Keith Taylor MEP for the South East Weekly Update 12th October 2018 by 12 October 2018 Green MEPs have written to the Environment Secretary Michael Gove calling for a ban on the country’s most-used weedkiller after a scientific study reveals the harm it causes to precarious bee populations. Greens urge ‘friend of bees’ Michael Gove to ban glyphosate following new study Keith Taylor, MEP for the South East, […] Read more »
With just 12 years left to limit climate change, Council must oppose new fracking laws say Greens 9th October 2018 by hannahclare Council can and must act now say Greens as climate scientists give 12 year ultimatum The Green Group of Councillors have reaffirmed their call for an end to fracking and called for ‘immediate action’ on climate change following a damning report from the UN on global warming. A report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate […] Read more » #LetCommunitiesDecide Air Quality climate change environment flooding fracking Pollution
Green Councillors in solidarity with Wetherspoons staff strike 4th October 2018 by 4 October 2018 Green Councillors have expressed their support for Wetherspoons bar staff taking strike action on Thursday 4th October. Kitchen and bar staff at both Brighton Wetherspoons branches in North Street and West Street will coordinate action with workers from McDonalds and TGI Fridays, demanding better pay and working conditions. [1] Poor wages and long […] Read more » strike
Option to bring housing repair services back in house must go further, say Greens 26th September 2018 by Options to bring housing repair services back in-house should go further and cover more housing works, Greens will argue this week. A meeting of HNHC on Wednesday 26th September will debate how to proceed with the delivery of council housing repairs, with the current multi-million pound contract with Mears PLC set to expire in March 2020. […] Read more » housing
Councils mired by cuts cannot bear a Brexit double whammy 21st September 2018 by hannahclare We have every right to be anxious about the impact of Brexit on our Council and its services, writes Councillor Phélim Mac Cafferty following a speech on the People’s Vote Just this week further details of the Brexit mess have been unveiled: The National Audit Office has slammed government departments for their inadequate planning for […] Read more » #BrexitDeal Brexit EU
Centre is ‘vital space for young and old’ at the heart of the community, say Green Councillors 21st September 2018 by 21 September 2018 The Cornerstone Community Centre on Church Road, Hove, will commemorate 25 years of supporting local residents this weekend. [1] Founded in 1989 as a result of a joint collaboration with local residents and the existing St John the Baptist Church, the centre is now a popular community hub, welcoming over 60 groups […] Read more »
Keith Taylor MEP for the South East Weekly Update 21st September 2018 by 21 September 2018 21st September Say no to fast-tracking fracking! The Government has two consultations open until October 25, 2018, which aim to speed up permissions for onshore shale gas operations. The effect of what is proposed is to undermine local democracy and accountability and speed through, without proper scrutiny, applications for operations including fracking which […] Read more »
Communities will be bypassed in race to allow ‘fast track fracking’ say Greens 13th September 2018 by 13 September 2018 New Government proposals that would allow fracking companies to bypass Council planning approval must be opposed, say the Green Group of Councillors in Brighton and Hove. Under new planning proposals put forward by the Conservative Government, applications for fracking could be classified as ‘permitted development,’ meaning oil and gas companies would no […] Read more » fracking
Greens call for 'lasting equality' ahead of Brighton & Hove Pride 3rd August 2018 by On Saturday the Green Party will join community groups, human rights campaigners and local organisations on the Community Pride Parade as tens of thousands of people are predicted to pour into Brighton and Hove this weekend. Green Party Co-leader and Brighton Pavilion MP Caroline Lucas, who will be marching with the Green bloc on Saturday […] Read more »
Commit to protocol for fairer debt collection, say Greens as Universal Credit continues to bite 31st July 2018 by 31 July 2018 68% of households in receipt of Universal Credit now in rent arrears Greens have urged the Labour Council to commit to making debt collection fairer for those struggling on low incomes. [1] Concerns about the impact of debt on vulnerable households have risen since the introduction of Universal Credit, a new welfare benefit change […] Read more »
