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 »
Using Council buildings for homeless shelters 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 […] Read more »
Statement from Councillor Pete West on Council Leader’s decision to pull Council debate on Myanmar 31st October 2017 by 31 October 2017 Statement from Councillor Pete West on Council Leader’s decision to pull Council debate on Myanmar Following news that the Notice of Motion on Conflict in Myanmar has been withdrawn, [1] Councillor Pete West, who had proposed an amendment to this cross-party motion calling for Aung San Suu Kyi’s Freewoman of the City title to […] Read more »
Greens and local campaigners call for a ‘plastic free’ city 24th October 2017 by hannahclare Greens urge Council to ‘go plastic free’ and encourage traders, residents and businesses to do the same in a bid to reduce damage plastic waste causes the environment and public health The Green Group of Councillors and local campaigners [quoted below] are calling on the Council to take serious action on plastic waste in Brighton […] Read more » #plasticfreepledge #strawsareforsuckers environment Pollution recycling
Greens and local campaigners call for a ‘plastic free’ city 24th October 2017 by 24 October 2017 Greens and local campaigners call for a ‘plastic free’ city Greens urge Council to ‘go plastic free’ and encourage traders, residents and businesses to do the same in a bid to reduce damage plastic waste causes the environment and public health The Green Group of Councillors and local campaigners [quoted below] are calling on the […] Read more »
