BLOG: Why I am voting to stay in the EU 10th June 2016 by At this time of year I look longingly at the sea, waiting for a hot day to take my first dip. As someone who loves swimming off Brighton beach as well as in nearby rivers, I value the direct contact with nature this gives me. Last year a mackerel leapt out the water beside […] Read more » Brexit
Saving Hove Library is a Victory for Residents 9th June 2016 by hannahclare BY CLLR PHÉLIM MAC CAFFERTY & CLLR OLLIE SYKES Hove Library is saved! Earlier today, Greens secured the future of Hove Library in its present home, while committing the Council to keep ALL of its libraries open for the foreseeable future. Following a joint amendment submitted by the Greens and the Conservative Group (Addendum Two […] Read more »
Greens urge parents to reject dangerous Council school trust plan 7th June 2016 by hannahclare Greens say formal partnership could open up schools to academy takeover June 7th, 2016 Greens have expressed deep concerns following a Council decision to consult on creating a limited company or trust to improve the city’s schools. Greens say this is a first, dangerous step towards setting up a Brighton and Hove multi-academy trust […] Read more »
Brighton and Hove Green Party motion on NHS Sustainability and Transformation Plans 23rd May 2016 by April’s General Meeting of Brighton and Hove Green party: Noted with considerable alarm that the NHS has been forced into yet another major top-down re-organisation, imposed by Government and NHS England with no political mandate and no public consultation;with the requirement that 5-year plans for each area must include proposals to balance the regional […] Read more »
Greens promote positive mental health at Brighton Women's Centre event 19th May 2016 by hannahclare May 19th, 2016 Green Councillor Phélim Mac Cafferty joined women, colleagues and friends of Brighton Women’s Centre today (Thursday) to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week with a group discussion event to promote self-care for women. The event was held on the grounds of St. Peters Church on Thursday 19th of May 2016 and saw participants […] Read more »
Queen’s Speech fails to tackle the real issues, say Greens 18th May 2016 by The Queen’s speech today outlined the Government’s programme of legislation for the following year. The Speech included a raft of measures which will impact on local government services, and outlined plans to continue the reduction in funding for local government within the plans to allow council to retain business rates. Convenor of the Green […] Read more »
Greens to stand up against LGBT attacks at IDAHOBIT event 17th May 2016 by hannahclare May 17, 2016 Green Councillors will join an event in Steine Gardens tonight, Tuesday, May 17, to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) from 6-7pm. The event will include a performance from trans poet Alice Denny, live music from the Rainbow Chorus, and a minute’s ‘noise’ to remember the international victims […] Read more »
Expansion of fracking will push global warming above international targets, say Greens 13th May 2016 by hannahclare Greens call out undemocratic fracking plans May 13, 2015 Local Green politicians today expressed their “grave concerns” with Treasury policy on fracking, as a letter from Minister Damian Hinds failed to deny that final decisions on fracking schemes could be taken out of the hands of local authorities. In the letter, Treasury minister Damian Hinds […] Read more »
Green Councillors re-elect leadership team 12th May 2016 by Councillor Phélim Mac Cafferty has been re-elected unopposed as the Convenor of the Green group of councillors on Brighton and Hove City Council. This is his second year in the post and follows a vote by local Green Party members. Deputy convenor roles were also voted on, with councillors Alex Phillips and Lizzie Deane […] Read more »
Greens urge Council to fight back against austerity 10th May 2016 by hannahclare Brighton & Hove City Council Green Group of councillors PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Greens urge Council to fight back against austerity May 10th, 2015 Greens this week slammed HM Treasury for its “short-sighted and callous” pursuit of cuts to local government in face of mounting evidence from local authorities that vital front-line services […] Read more »
