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decision to pull Council debate on Myanmar Following news that the Notice of Motion on Conflict in Myanmar has been withdrawn, [1] Councillor Pete West, who had proposed an amendment to this cross-party motion calling for Aung San Suu Kyi’s Freewoman of the City title to […] Read more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 »
Greens speak out against hate crime at Brighton solidarity vigil 13th October 2017 by Green Councillor Phélim Mac Cafferty will join the Brighton and Hove Community Safety Forum this Saturday in speaking out against hate crime. The Brighton and Hove Solidarity Vigil will take place at 7pm at the Old Steine fountain, to show support to those who have been affected by hate crime as part of National Hate […] Read more »
Greens urge Council to protect residents faced with ‘cruel’ benefit change 5th October 2017 by A benefit change that will affect up to 20,000 people in Brighton and Hove is a ‘cause for grave concern’, say local Green Councillors. The Government’s phased roll-out of changes to the benefits system, called ‘Universal Credit’ will replace a host of other benefits, with implementation to be phased in across postcode areas in the […] Read more »
Public outcry over vehicle access plans for George Street Hove 4th October 2017 by Proposals from the Labour Council to reduce the pedestrian-only hours of George Street in Hove have caused outcry from local residents, organisations, businesses and Green Councillors. Vehicle access to the street is currently restricted until 6pm, allowing for greater pedestrian access, outdoor seating and community space. A Council consultation of residents and traders in 2015 concluded there […] Read more »
Greens urge Labour Council to ‘end their hypocrisy’ on NHS cuts ahead of march to defend the NHS on Sunday 22nd September 2017 by The Greens have called on local Labour Councillors to do more to protect the city from devastating NHS cuts ahead of a march on NHS privatisation that will coincide with the Labour party conference this weekend. Green Councillors and Green MP Caroline Lucas will join doctors, health professionals and campaigners this Sunday, 24th September in Brighton to protest […] Read more »
