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
Greens march in solidarity with Trans Pride this Saturday, 22nd July 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 […] Read more »
Time for ‘joined up thinking’ on cycle routes as Greens push Council to develop cycling strategy 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 […] Read more »
Councillors of all parties respond to Grenfell Tower but ‘there are still questions to ask’ say Greens 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 […] Read more »
Greens push Council to pledge better support for city’s businesses as rates and fees soar 29th June 2017 by New Government proposals to increase ‘business rates,’ have caused alarm in Brighton and Hove, with fears that the rising costs will leave many local business struggling to stay open. Councillors have raised concerns that this will have disastrous effects for the city’s economy and tourism industry. Under new proposals, 43% of non-domestic properties, which includes […] Read more »
Greens demand clarity on NHS cuts plans as local GPs warn services will suffer 27th June 2017 by Doctors in Brighton and Hove think that plans to reorganise the NHS, dubbed ‘Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships’ (STP) will badly affect patient safety and quality of service. Results of a GP survey shared with Brighton and Hove City Council’s Health and Wellbeing Board reveal that doctors feel ‘uninformed’ about the proposed NHS plans, with 55% […] Read more »
GRENFELL- OUR QUESTIONS 16th June 2017 by hannahclare Green Group of Councillors Brighton & Hove City Council GRENFELL- OUR QUESTIONS 16th June 2017 For immediate release Convenor of the Green Group of Councillors, Councillor Phélim Mac Cafferty said: “Seeing the heart breaking scenes in West London, we are asking 12 questions of the Executive Director Neighbourhoods, Communities and Housing, Larissa Reid and the […] Read more »
