Green councillors urge city council to support local communities affected by the Israel – Gaza conflict 6th December 2023 / 6th December 2023 by ExtComms 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, […] Read more »
Brighton Green councillors’ statement on resignation of longstanding Labour Councillor Les Hamilton 23rd November 2023 / 24th November 2023 by ExtComms 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 […] Read more »
Green councillors urge action after “horrifying” details of racism, misogyny and homophobia at council waste depot 20th November 2023 / 23rd November 2023 by ExtComms 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 […] Read more »
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 »
