Labour's spin on libraries is enough to make you dizzy 24th March 2016 by hannahclare BY CLLR PHELIM MAC CAFFERTY In 2004, campaigners breathed a collective sigh of relief when a proposal to close Hove Library and move the service to Hove Town Hall was dropped, following extensive opposition from local residents. The campaign by Christopher Hawtree to Save Hove Library is remembered to this day. At the time, the Labour […] Read more »
Harmful expansion of new alcohol venues prevented by Councillors 23rd March 2016 by Green Councillors have secured a victory for local residents by preventing further growth of late-night alcohol outlets in the North Laine area of the city. The Council’s new Statement of Licensing Policy, to be approved this week, was set to give the green light to new licenses for cafe bars in the area, which […] Read more »
Greens brand Labour’s Library plans "an exercise in spin" 22nd March 2016 by Green Councillors have condemned Labour’s plan to redesign libraries in the city as “an exercise in spin”, as the Council gears up to vote on proposals at a full council meeting on Thursday this week. Greens are encouraging residents to contact Conservative and Labour councillors to push for the plans to go back to the […] Read more »
Brighton & Hove City Council to debate EU membership 22nd March 2016 by Green Councillors at Brighton & Hove City Council have called for a debate on EU membership this week to set the Council’s policy ahead of the national referendum on the issue in June. Green Councillors have come together behind the campaign for Britain to remain in the EU and are calling for the UK […] Read more »
Greens urge government to rethink “reckless and unnecessary” fracking plans 21st March 2016 by In a letter published today, local Greens are urging government ministers to halt their plans to remove decision-making powers from local authorities on new fracking sites. The proposals, leaked by the government in January, would see approval for fracking schemes made by the Government’s Planning Inspectorate rather than local authorities. The move would prevent […] Read more »
Green Councillors urge Council to reconsider use of chemical weed-killer 21st March 2016 by Green Councillors are calling for an end to the use of a potentially toxic weed-killer in Brighton and Hove. Roundup – the most commonly used commercial herbicide in the world – is used by the council to control weeds in streets and parks, and contains a controversial chemical called ‘glyphosate’ whose safety is being increasingly […] Read more »
Greens call on Labour to reconsider bins plan 18th March 2016 / 28th May 2022 by hannahclare March 18th, 2016 Greens have expressed their concern over a consultation currently underway to introduce communal bins into historic seafront squares in the city. Greens say the Labour administration has made it clear their preference for communal bins, and are concerned that the consultation will be ignored if it shows a lack of support. Greens say […] Read more » bins Ollie Sykes
Greens speak out against proposals to convert all schools to academies by 2022 16th March 2016 by Green Councillors have come out strongly over plans announced by Chancellor George Osborne to force all schools to become academies and eliminate the role of local authorities as a provider of education, in the biggest change to education in 50 years. Proposals were announced in the Conservative governments budget statement today, and follow a […] Read more »
Greens welcome powerful and moving campaign from adults with learning disabilities 14th March 2016 by Green Councillors joined service providers and adults with learning disabilities this week to launch a new campaign against cuts to public services. The campaign, led by adults with learning disabilities who use services at Brighton & Hove-based charity Grace Eyre, makes an impassioned plea to the Council and Government to reverse cuts to vital […] Read more »
Labour and Tories in last-minute deal to stitch-up Trade Unions 26th February 2016 by hannahclare BY CLLR PHELIM MAC CAFFERTY Last night saw a devastating cuts budget passed for the city of Brighton & Hove, which will hit vulnerable older and disabled people, children and families hard as vital services are stopped. The budget scraped through only after Labour capitulated to Tory demands to cut trade union support for council […] Read more »