Brighton & Hove Green Party

Toxix weedkiller hypocrisy Labour pledge

Greens call out Labour councillors for signing national charity’s pesticide pledge as Labour propose return of toxic weedkiller spray   

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Nine Labour Councillors, Cllrs Robinson, Williams, Fowler, Evans, Grimshaw, Miller, O’Quinn, Wilkinson and Alexander are signatories to Pesticide Action Network UK’s pesticide pledge Nine Labour Councillors, Cllrs Robinson, Williams, Fowler, Evans, Grimshaw, Miller, O’Quinn, Wilkinson and Alexander are signatories to Pesticide Action Network UK’s pesticide pledge Greens have hit back at the Labour Council for putting […]

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Green councillors urge city council to support local communities affected by the Israel – Gaza conflict

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  Green city councillors call on Brighton & Hove City Council to offer support to those affected by the violent events in Israel and in Palestine, ahead of a meeting of all councillors on 14 December.  Green Councillor Chloë Goldsmith, who will propose the notice of motion on behalf of the Green Group on Thursday 14 December, […]

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Green councillors' statement on resignation of Councillor Les Hamilton

Brighton Green councillors’ statement on resignation of longstanding Labour Councillor Les Hamilton

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The Green Group of Councillors on Brighton & Hove City Council have responded to the resignation of Labour Councillor Les Hamilton. They said: “Les Hamilton has been a councillor for 52 years – an incredible record of public service. His devotion to championing the needs of his residents in Portslade is unquestionable. He is respected […]

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Green councillors urge action after “horrifying” details of racism, misogyny and homophobia at council waste depot

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Councillor Steve Davis, Green Party convenor of the Green Group of Councillors and leader of the opposition on Brighton & Hove City Council, said: “We welcome the publication of the independent King’s Counsel report into conduct at the Cityclean depot and thank Aileen McColgan KC for her hard work, diligence, and professionalism. “Each of the […]

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Greens call out Brighton & Hove City Council’s claim to ‘save’ BrightStart nursery as ‘smoke and mirrors.’

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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 […]

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Halt plans to close city schools say Greens to Labour

Halt plans to close schools, say Greens, as concerns mount over poor consultation

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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 […]

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Sian Berry challenges Royal Mail Patcham plans and calls for a new approach

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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 […]

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