Greens demand ‘lessons are learned’ as private company Coperforma stripped of NHS Contract 2nd November 2016 by The Greens are insisting that ‘lessons be learnt’ following news that private company Coperforma are to step down from their contract to provide patient transport in Sussex. Both Councillors and MPs alike are seeking detailed answers from the High Weald and Haven CCG as to how a company with little track record were selected and […] Read more »
We Do NOT Need Extra Runways 25th October 2016 by Brighton & Hove Greens have vowed to stand in defiance with “colleagues and residents” following the Governments decision to approve construction of a third runway at Heathrow. Party Co-Chair, Davy Jones, said the Government was once again overlooking ‘all the evidence’ in regards to climate change and air pollution levels. “Sadly we see all the […] Read more »
Airport expansion is damaging to the environment and communities, and will damage our tourist economy say Greens 25th October 2016 by In a statement, Councillor Phélim Mac Cafferty, Convenor of the Green Group of Councillors said: “The expansion of any airport- whether Heathrow or Gatwick promises to pollute our skies further, break our climate change promises and puts big businesses before communities and our environment. “Standing in favour of airport growth, as the Labour administration has […] Read more »
Greens repeat call for halt to privatisation of learning disability accommodation 27th September 2016 by A report into Learning Disability Accommodation in Brighton and Hove has called into question the legality of a Council decision to privatise the service. APSE (The Association for Public Service Excellence) was commissioned by the Brighton and Hove Branch of public sector trade union UNISON to provide an analysis of the decision and subsequent procurement […] Read more »
Greens praise invaluable work of local suicide prevention group 9th September 2016 by Green councillors will attend an event marking Suicide Awareness Day on Saturday, joining local charity Grassroots Suicide Prevention to raise awareness of suicide in the city. The event, being held at the Synergy Centre on Saturday afternoon, has been part-funded by Public Health at Brighton & Hove City Council, as well as by community members who raised money […] Read more »
Greens call for urgent reassurances from failing hospital trust 17th August 2016 by Green Councillors today expressed their concern over the news that the Royal Sussex County Hospital is to be placed into special measures by the Care Quality Commmission. Earlier this month the hospital was placed on “black alert” due to a shortage of beds. Greens have warned of a looming crisis for the hospital ahead of […] Read more »
Greens hit back over Labour claims of “inefficient” nurseries 11th August 2016 by Greens have warned that cuts to nursery services agreed by Labour and Conservative councillors will have a highly damaging effect on staff morale as nursery workers are forced to choose between massive pay cuts and redundancy. Greens warn that many nursery workers are likely to leave the service as hours and pay are cut. Yesterday, […] Read more »
Greens praise Mitch Alexander’s passionate East Brighton by-election campaign 5th August 2016 by The result of the East Brighton by election saw Mitch secure 3rd place for the Greens, with Labour holding onto one of their core seats. Convenor of the Green Group, Councillor Phélim Mac Cafferty said “Our candidate, Mitch Alexander, worked extremely hard in a passionate campaign, seeking to listen and represent the residents of East […] Read more »
Pride: Greens join 'Carnival of diversity’ 5th August 2016 by The Green Party will once again join Brighton & Hove’s flagship celebration this weekend. Brighton Pavilion MP Caroline Lucas said: “I am delighted that we’ll be celebrating Pride here in Brighton and Hove again this summer. It’s a highlight of the cultural calendar in the city and something everyone looks forward to. In many ways […] Read more »
Greens welcome HIV PreP drug ruling 3rd August 2016 by Greens today welcomed a High Court ruling that the NHS in England can fund a drug that can prevent HIV – rather than passing responsibility to cash-strapped Councils. Councillor Phelim Mac Cafferty, Convenor of the Green Group of councillors said: “I’m pleased that the Royal Court of Justice ruling this week will force the NHS […] Read more »