Open letter to our communities from Brighton & Hove’s Green Councillors 9th November 2023 / 10th November 2023 by ExtComms Green Councillors in Brighton & Hove appeal for the end of destruction and loss of innocent life in Israel and Gaza, and express their support for all local communities. Brighton & Hove Green Councillors stand with all of our city’s communities affected by the horrific events in Israel and Gaza. Our thoughts are with the […] Read more »
Brighton & Hove city transport – Green view 8th November 2023 / 9th November 2023 by ExtComms Greens express dismay as Labour confirm plans to introduce school transport charge for 16+ year olds with disabilities – despite negative consultation result. Parents flag concerns charges will prevent post-16s with ‘SEND’ from attending college An announcement that post-16 year olds with special educational needs and disabilities will now be asked to pay towards the […] Read more »
Greens call out Brighton & Hove City Council’s claim to ‘save’ BrightStart nursery as ‘smoke and mirrors.’ 6th November 2023 / 7th November 2023 by ExtComms Proposal removes under two’s provision, reduces number of places and forces closure of existing facilities. Plans to close the site of the BrightStart nursery and relocate some nursery places to Tarner Family Hub have been criticised by Green Councillors as closure of the nursery by stealth. The Labour Council’s proposals to shut down the existing […] Read more »
Brighton’s Green city councillors back adult social care workers in strike 1st November 2023 / 2nd November 2023 by ExtComms Green councillors have stated their support and solidarity for adult social care workers at Brighton & Hove City Council, who are taking strike action for fairer pay in the first walkout of its kind. “Greens stand in support of council adult social workers taking this unprecedented strike action for better pay. We know those who […] Read more »
Halt plans to close schools, say Greens, as concerns mount over poor consultation 31st October 2023 / 31st October 2023 by ExtComms Sudden announcement throws pupils, parents and staff into uncertainty, say Greens Labour must ‘urgently halt’ plans to close two local primary schools, Greens argue, after reports reveal the council intends to close St Bartholomew’s School in the city centre and St Peter’s school in Portslade. Both schools serve some of the most deprived communities in […] Read more »
Sian Berry challenges Royal Mail Patcham plans and calls for a new approach 17th October 2023 / 17th October 2023 by ExtComms On Sunday 15th October, Sian Berry, the Green Party parliamentary candidate for Brighton Pavilion constituency, met with local residents in Patcham to hear ideas on how Patcham Court Farm could be regenerated to help boost the local economy and enhance the area. Residents are working on proposals in collaboration with business and community groups that […] Read more » Patcham Rebecca Kimber Royal Mail Sian Berry
Greens lambast Labour decision to abandon liveable neighbourhood pilot in Hanover and Tarner 8th October 2023 / 17th October 2023 by greengroup Green party councillors have criticised Labour’s decision to abandon a ‘liveable neighbourhood’ pilot that would have reduced car traffic in Hanover and Tarner – labelling the decision a missed opportunity to lead the city towards a more sustainable and equitable future. The pilot, which would have been the first of its type in Brighton and […] Read more »
Brighton renters feel squeeze of rents outstripping wages for another year 2nd October 2023 / 2nd October 2023 by greengroup While wages in the city have grown, they are still not keeping up with rising private rents, new figures from Sian Berry show. The Green candidate for Brighton Pavilion MP promises to stand up for new laws to put limits on the spiralling rent costs faced by thousands in the city. Comparing rent rises with […] Read more »
Labour accused of ignoring local opinion ahead of decision to re-open Gardner Street to traffic 27th September 2023 / 27th September 2023 by greengroup Hundreds of emails sent to the council by traders and residents concerned over controversial plans to re-open Gardner Street to traffic have effectively been dismissed because of a technicality – leading to accusations the Labour council is failing to listen to a range of views. Over 400 objections were sent to the local council by […] Read more »
Greens call for greater pay equity in the council, following CEO recruitment advert 14th September 2023 / 14th September 2023 by greengroup Today, Brighton & Hove City Council began advertising for a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position for the council, to replace the current interim postholder. The position is being advertised for £180k – £190k, which Greens argue is far too high. They criticise the Labour leadership for prioritising senior officer pay over the pay of […] Read more »
