Greens react as number of city’s rough sleepers rises by 24% in a year 8th December 2017 by 8 December 2017 Figures released today (Friday 8th December) from Brighton and Hove City Council have shown an increase in the number of people living on the streets –with 178 people sleeping rough compared to 144 last year, a rise of twenty-four percent. Green Councillors have expressed deep concern for those sleeping on the streets, […] Read more »
Greens call for action on alarming GP shortage 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, […] Read more »
Greens lambast proposal to cut Brighton’s sexual health services ahead of World AIDS Day 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 […] Read more »
Greens react to Brighton and Hove Budget Proposals 2018-19 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: […] Read more »
Greens react to Brighton and Hove Budget Proposals 2018-19 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 […] Read more »
Labour Councillors vote down proposals to improve funding for parks and open spaces 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 […] Read more »
Greens on Autumn statement: "The best way to solve our housing crisis is to let our Council build." 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 […] Read more »
Events in our city need to pay back to our communities and respect our environment 17th November 2017 by hannahclare 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 […] Read more »
Shame on the dinosaurs on the East Sussex Pension Fund (ESPF) Board 17th November 2017 by hannahclare 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 […] Read more »
Big Green Party – Sunday 26th November 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 […] Read more »