Labour U-turn on animal welfare a disgraceful betrayal of public trust, say Greens 22nd September 2017 by A proposal to end the practice of using animals in circuses in Brighton and Hove was rejected after local Labour Councillors performed a u-turn on the issue at a meeting of Tourism, Development and Culture yesterday (Thursday 21st September). The Council’s current animal welfare charter does not allow land owned by the council to be used […] Read more »
Greens boost Council’s bid to buy back former council homes 21st September 2017 by Boost for housing as Greens push Council to buy back even more council homes lost under ‘Right to Buy’ Brighton and Hove City Council has doubled the amount it will spend on buying back former council homes, thanks to a Green proposal agreed at yesterday’s Housing and New Homes Committee. Members of the Council’s committee […] Read more »
Our response to whistle-blower concerns about Veolia recycling 13th September 2017 by A report in The Argus raised this response from our Councillor Leo Littman: More info Read more »
Are plans for recycling in Brighton and Hove simply going up in smoke? 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. Read more » Brighton and Hove City Council environment recycling
Comment on school places in Brighton and Hove 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 […] Read more »
Greens call for transparency as Council announces fresh wave of youth service cuts 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 […] Read more » #saveouryouthservice #protectouryouthservice #prequal #Brighton #Hove #youngpeople #bus Alex Phillips
Residents and Green Councillors save historic Adelaide Crescent feature from decay 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 […] Read more »
Greens celebrate LGBT community at this year’s Brighton and Hove Pride 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 […] Read more »
We won’t wait another 50 years for lasting equality 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 […] Read more » #summeroflove equality LGBT rights Phelim MacCafferty Pride
Let's keep our democratic system 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 […] Read more » Phelim MacCafferty
