Green Party PCC Candidate demands to know if Sussex Police resources were used to monitor senior party figures 28th April 2016 by James Doyle, Green Party PCC Candidate for Sussex, is demanding to know if Sussex Police resources were used to monitor senior party figures, as outlined by today’s Guardian article. (http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/apr/28/police-anti-extremism-unit-monitoring-green-party-caroline-lucas-sian-berry?CMP=twt_a-politics_b-gdnukpolitics) It has become clear the police have been extensively monitoring the activities of Caroline Lucas MP, and Sian Berry, the Green Party candidate for […] Read more »
Hove Library move halted by Greens 26th April 2016 by hannahclare PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Hove Library move halted by Greens Labour delays decision on Hove Library move April 26th 2016 The Labour Council’s plans to move Hove Library have been put on hold this week, in response to an amendment drawn up by Green Councillors, which was due to be tabled ahead […] Read more »
Event: Refugees, Migration and the EU 20th April 2016 by Monday 25 April at 7.30 pm Latest Music Bar 14 – 17 Manchester Street (off St. James’ St.), Brighton BN2 1TF Space limited! Book here to reserve your FREE place on Eventbrite Whether they’re driven by war and persecution, by drought or just by poverty … people are on the move, forced to leave the places […] Read more »
Greens plea: Don't force our vulnerable residents from their homes 19th April 2016 by hannahclare Learning disability accommodation deemed not cost-effective amid Council cuts April 18th, 2015 Greens are urging the Labour Council to think again on proposals to outsource learning disability accommodation and care services, which could see some of the most vulnerable residents forced out of homes they have lived in for decades. Currently, despite most learning disability […] Read more »
Greens say day centre closure is not a done deal 18th April 2016 by hannahclare Brighton & Hove City Council – Green Group of Councillors PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 15th, 2016 Green Councillors have expressed their anger over a report to be presented at next week’s Health & Wellbeing Board which recommends councillors close the Tower House Day centre and make “alternative arrangements” for its disabled users. […] Read more »
James Doyle for Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner 8th April 2016 by On 5 May, in addition to the local elections, the country will vote to elect Police and Crime Commissioners in 41 Police Areas. Across the SE Region, only one Green Party candidate is standing. Please support our candidate, Worthing councillor, James Doyle. The Green Party has the right policies on crime and justice: opposing […] Read more »
Greens say they will fight academies "tooth and nail" 5th April 2016 by Green Councillors today declared they will fight “tooth and nail” against Government plans to convert all schools into academies, ahead of a public meeting to plan a city-wide campaign against the plans. The Government announcement at the budget in March declared that all schools in the country would be required to have a plan […] Read more »
Greens join in solidarity with Junior Doctors strike 5th April 2016 by Green Councillors will join hundreds of local campaigners and trade union members tomorrow in a high-profile protest march to support Junior Doctors across the country, who will be holding a 48-hour strike action from the 6th-7th April. The protest, which has been organised by the Brighton Trades Council, will assemble at 8.00am in Barts Square in Brighton and will […] Read more »
Green Party launches regional ‘Greener In’ campaign in Brighton 2nd April 2016 by The Green Party launched its regional ‘Greener In’ campaign this morning in Brighton, highlighting how vital Green supporters in the South East will be in order to win the vote for the UK to stay in the EU. Brighton Pavilion MP Caroline Lucas was joined on Brighton beachfront today by the Green Party MEP […] Read more » Brexit
Solidarity with Lambeth's campaign to save their Carnegie library 1st April 2016 by hannahclare The Carnegie library in Lambeth is the subject of a sit-in protest by campaigners calling for the library to be kept open in its current form. Following the Council approval of the libraries plan in Brighton and Hove last week, which is set to see the Hove library Carnegie building close, I have written to […] Read more »