We are pushing for action on toxic air pollution levels in Brighton and Hove 4th April 2017 by hannahclare Greens urge Council action to tackle air pollution in Brighton and Hove Read more » Air Quality Brighton and Hove City Council environment Lizzie Deane Pollution
Major concerns over 'Public Space Protection Orders' (PSPOs). 31st March 2017 by hannahclare Councillor Phélim Mac Cafferty Greens have major concerns about the introduction of Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs). They are a blunt and ineffective instrument to deal with anti-social behaviour. Many of the areas currently affected such as St Nicholas Churchyard and Brunswick Square are not even covered by PSPOs. We already have many powers to […] Read more » Phelim MacCafferty
Article 50 – our exit from the E.U now underway 31st March 2017 by hannahclare The triggering of Article 50 will put Brighton and Hove and the country into a state of uncertainty. The Conservative government is pursuing an extreme exit from the European Union with no assurances on the environment, workers’ rights or, as the so-called ‘party of business’, even trade. Brighton and Hove City council now faces a […] Read more » Brexit
Green Councillors release statement on Article 50 and the prospect of an extreme Brexit 29th March 2017 by “The triggering of Article 50 will put Brighton and Hove and the country into a state of uncertainty. The Conservative government is pursuing an extreme exit from the European Union with no assurances on the environment, workers’ rights or, as the so-called ‘party of business’, even trade. Brighton and Hove City council now faces a […] Read more »
Greens demand action to support small businesses affected by rate changes 23rd March 2017 by In a letter to Policy, Resources and Growth Committee (23rd March) [1] Green Councillor Phélim Mac Cafferty has called on the Council to develop a city-wide plan to protect businesses affected by ‘deeply worrying’ business rate increases. The Greens have expressed concerns that the proposed re-evaluation of business rates announced in the Government’s Spring budget […] Read more »
Statement on Westminster Attacks 22nd March 2017 by The thoughts of the entire Green Party are with everyone effected by this afternoon’s attack in Westminster and in particular the families of those who have lost loved ones today. Along with Caroline and her team, we would also like to wish our city’s other MPs, Peter Kyle, Simon Kirby and all their staff a […] Read more »
Greens welcome climbdown on Downland sales 21st March 2017 by The Green Group of Councillors welcome Brighton and Hove City Council climbdown on Downland sales Responding to the news that Brighton and Hove City Council has reversed its plans to sell off Downland estate land at Poynings and Plumpton Councillor Ollie Sykes, who sat on the cross party Policy Review Panel said: “Greens welcome the […] Read more »
Keith Taylor's weekly update 17th March 2017 by Brockham: letters reveal oil firm warned at least twice it didn’t have planning permission A row over unauthorised oil drilling in Brockham, Surrey continues as newly obtained documents confirm the oil and gas company Angus Energy was warned by Surrey County Council as far back as September 2016 that it would need planning permission to […] Read more »
Government’s weak budget plans are no solution to problems in society, say Greens 8th March 2017 by Government’s weak budget plans are no solution to problems in society, say Greens Budget measures announced today by the Chancellor of the Exchequer Phillip Hammond have been slammed by the Green Group of Councillors as a ‘failure.’ Greens have condemned the proposals as ‘too little, too late,’ and for offering no viable alternatives to address […] Read more »
VISIT BRITAIN AND REJECTION OF BRIGHTON MAINLINE 2 3rd March 2017 by In a statement, Councillor Phélim Mac Cafferty commented: “I am really proud to have been invited to meet delegates from Visit Britain’s flagship two day event, ‘ExploreGB.’ The event offers a fantastic opportunity to reinforce our city’s enduring brand as a destination on the global stage. When in administration, Greens oversaw a rise in visitor numbers, […] Read more »