East Brighton by-election 7th July 2016 by Brighton and Hove Green Party has selected local campaigner and activist, Mitch Alexander, as its candidate in the forthcoming East Brighton by-election. Mitch is an active campaigner from neighbouring Bevendean for what she believes is fair and right for all the city’s residents. She was one of the leading campaigners in the fight to stop the Labour […] Read more »
BLOG: Stand together 29th June 2016 by “I was at the count for the referendum in the Corn Exchange and walked out of it early on Friday morning with a very sad feeling. I moved here from Ireland and have lived and worked in this country for more than half of my adult life and it really felt that this was […] Read more » Brexit
Greens say Brighton & Hove must shine brighter in face of division 24th June 2016 by hannahclare Greens vow to fight for workers and the environment after Brexit win June 24th, 2016 Green Councillors in Brighton and Hove have vowed to fight against a “bonfire of regulations” which could be seen following the EU referendum result to leave the EU. Greens say they will oppose any weakening of environmental protection or worker’s […] Read more » Brexit
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 »
