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13th September 2017 by hannahclare
News that cardboard meant for recycling may have instead been sent to the incinerator by the company in charge, Veolia, is scandalous if true.
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12th September 2017 by hannahclare
Councillor Alex Phillips, Green spokesperson for Children, Young People and Skills Committee has commented on the state of school places for young people in Brighton and Hove: “Whilst we recognise that catchment area plans are often difficult to resolve, families are continuing to pay the price for the Labour Council’s lack of leadership over plans […]
11th August 2017 by hannahclare
The Green group have condemned the Labour Council for continuing to make cuts to the city’s youth service despite a city-wide campaign to save it that saw the budget for the work largely restored in February. Councillor Alex Phillips, spokesperson for Children, Young People and Skills has called for greater transparency as information about recent […]
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11th August 2017 by
A crumbling Grade 2 listed structure in Adelaide Crescent is set for repair after years of campaigning from local residents and work from Green Party ward Councillors. Residents and local ward Councillor Phélim Mac Cafferty have been pushing the Council for help with renovating the retaining wall at the foot of Adelaide Crescent, a listed […]
4th August 2017 by
This weekend the Green Party will once again join tens of thousands of people celebrating Brighton and Hove Pride. Green supporters, campaigners and Councillors will take part in the march for equality on Saturday and have also called for greater recognition of LGBT rights locally and around the world. Convenor of the Green Group in […]
4th August 2017 by hannahclare
This weekend tens of thousands will take to the city’s streets celebrating our LGBT community. Our special city which has provided refuge for thousands of LGBT people will remind the world of our values of hope and solidarity. The Green Party has been a longstanding advocate of LGBT rights and this weekend we will, once […]
2nd August 2017 by hannahclare
Our arguments against a cabinet system remain the same now as they were in October 2015 (see article below: ‘Let’s keep our democratic system,’ Brighton and Hove Independent, first published 2015). Without scrutiny from other parties the Labour leadership would have had no qualms in selling off Hove Library, flogging off our precious Downland and […]
21st July 2017 by
Greens march in solidarity with Trans Pride this Saturday, 22nd July This Saturday marks the fifth celebration of Trans Pride in Brighton and Hove. Green Party Councillors and representatives will join hundreds of people taking to the streets as part of the now annual Trans Pride march, a celebration and promotion of the diversity, history […]
20th July 2017 / 8th February 2019 by greengroup
Brighton and Hove City Council will today (20th July) debate a proposal from the Green Party Group of Councillors demanding a clear strategy to encourage more cycling in the city. Despite several cross party initiatives aimed at promoting active travel, Green Councillors are concerned that progress on improvements has ground to a halt. The proposals call […]
20th July 2017 by
Brighton and Hove Green Party Councillors have worked with the local Labour and Conservative Groups to secure a joint response to the disaster at Grenfell Tower. All three parties are calling on the Government to provide additional information and support to local authorities tasked with reviewing fire safety for residents. The proposals, which will be […]