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5th December 2017 by
5 December 2017 Greens on Brighton and Hove City Council have expressed concern over a lack of action to address the low and worsening number of GPs in Brighton and Hove. Official figures from the CCG (Clinical Commissioning Group) in April revealed a worrying shortage of GPs, with only one GP to every 1,587 people, […]
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30th November 2017 by
30 November 2017 Greens will join the community in marking World AIDS Day, raising concern about cuts budget to local sexual health services Green Councillors will join local HIV organisations this Friday to mark World AIDS Day, a worldwide event to commemorate those who have lost their lives to AIDS and to support continued efforts […]
Councillors Blog
22nd November 2017 by hannahclare
Brighton and Hove’s Labour Council leadership have now published the blueprint for the city’s budget (Policy, Resources and Growth Committee papers, available here: P&R Papers). Green Councillors have reacted to the announcements, raising concerns about the number of services and members of staff facing damaging cuts. The Green Group Finance Lead, Councillor Ollie Sykes commented: […]
22nd November 2017 by
22 November 2017 The city’s Labour Council have now published the blueprint for the city’s budget (Policy, Resources and Growth Committee papers, available here: (P&R Papers). Green Councillors have reacted to the news, raising concerns about the number of services and members of staff facing damaging cuts. The Green Group Finance Lead, Councillor Ollie Sykes […]
18th November 2017 by
18 November 2017 Labour Councillors have rejected Green proposals for a fairer fee structure for events coming to the city that would have improved funding for our parks and open spaces. Speaking at a meeting of Brighton and Hove City Council’s Tourism, Development and Culture Committee, Green Councillors Phélim MacCafferty and Tom Druitt said […]
17th November 2017 by hannahclare
It is bizarre at best – and cruel at worst – that councils can borrow to build a swimming pool or a hotel, but not for desperately-needed homes, writes Councillor Phélim Mac Cafferty on the upcoming Autumn budget November 22nd is the Autumn Statement. It is vital that the Government takes this opportunity to deal […]
Greens propose new sustainability criteria for city events, but Labour Councillors vote down proposals and idea to improve funding for parks and open spaces Labour Councillors have rejected Green proposals for a fairer fee structure for events coming to the city that would have improved funding for our parks and open spaces. Speaking at a […]
The illogical practice of Councils investing in fossil fuel companies must stop now, writes Brighton and Hove Green Party Councillor Louisa Greenbaum Divestment from fossil fuels is a powerful and important step towards halting climate change and yet in the two years since the Paris Accord, the percentage of funds invested by Local Authorities in […]
15th November 2017 by
15 November 2017 Big Green Party 2 is being held as a tribute to stalwart activist Jack McAngus who sadly died earlier this year and a party fundraiser. Back at the Green Door Store 3 Trafalgar Street, BN1 4FQ on Sunday 26th November from 2pm to 10.30pm. There is also an on-line action with many […]
14th November 2017 by
14 November 2017 Green Councillors have today welcomed progress on their proposals to open up Council buildings for use as homeless shelters in the city. Today’s announcement by the Council that part of the Brighton Centre will be opened up for rough sleepers marks an achievement for the Green Group, whose proposal to convert empty […]