Green Councillor brokers reprieve for Madeira Drive galleries 7th September 2015 by A Green Councillor has been successful in brokering a deal to save an art gallery, and create hope for its neighbours, following recent news that Madeira Terraces have become structurally unstable. Cllr Tom Druitt, Green spokesperson for Economic Development & Culture, made several visits to the site to see what could be done and […] Read more »
Greens call Labour’s Council Tax Reduction scheme proposals ‘uncaring and short-sighted’ 3rd September 2015 by Green councillors have called Labour’s proposals to reduce help for low income households through the Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme ‘uncaring and short-sighted’. The CTR scheme subsidises the amount that low income working age households pay towards their Council Tax. Brighton & Hove’s Labour administration is proposing to increase the minimum contribution those affected […] Read more »
Greens welcome essential investment for Shelter Hall and seafront road 3rd September 2015 by Green councillors are delighted that progress is being made on restoring Brighton’s historic Kings Road arches, with the planned rebuilding of Shelter Hall. The £9million funding from the government’s Highways Maintenance Challenge Fund was won under the previous Green administration with cross-party support. Green Group convenor, Cllr. Phelim Mac Cafferty said: “We are delighted […] Read more »
A Future for our Post Office! 2nd September 2015 by As part of a campaign against the closure of Brunswick Town’s much-loved Crown Post Office at 22 Western Road, two local Green councillors are organising a ‘World Cafe’ public discussion to draw together ideas on how to save it. Concerned residents and customers are invited, as are local MPs Peter Kyle and Caroline Lucas […] Read more »
Labour’s delaying tactics on Valley Gardens threaten city centre improvements 4th August 2015 by The Green Group of councillors have expressed concern that Labour is dragging its heels on the Valley Gardens regeneration scheme in calling for further traffic modelling surveys to be carried out. The scheme to transform the green spaces from St Peters Church to the seafront, into a single city centre park with improved transport […] Read more »
Greens join Pride’s 'Carnival of diversity’ Saturday 1st August, 11am Hove Lawns 30th July 2015 by On Saturday 1st August Green councillors will be joining thousands of others for the ‘Carnival of Diversity’ celebrating 25 years of Pride in Brighton & Hove. The parade will set off from its new starting point on Hove Lawns at 11am for one of the most colourful and popular events in the city’s calendar, with over […] Read more »
Greens highlight ‘bleeding stump’ approach to council services by Labour leader 28th July 2015 by Green finance lead Cllr Ollie Sykes responds to to Cllr Warren Morgan’s budget cuts Argus interview: With the recent announcement by George Osborne of 25-40% cuts to all unprotected departments, councils around the country face a horrendous situation during the next few years. In Brighton & Hove the looming challenges for the local Labour […] Read more »
Greens proud to join Trans Pride solidarity march Saturday 25th July, noon from Princes St, Brighton 23rd July 2015 by Green councillors will be joining hundreds of people on the streets of Brighton for this year’s Trans Pride solidarity march on Saturday 25th July. 2015 marks the third year the TransPride march, which was set up to promote equality and celebrate the gender diversity and unique histories to be found across the city’s Trans […] Read more »
Seafront arches award highlights Green success delivering investment and vision for the City 22nd July 2015 by Green councillors are delighted with the latest award for a regeneration initiative delivered during their 2011-15 administration. The Sussex Heritage Trust Award has been given for the outstanding conservation work to 26 Victorian arches on Brighton seafront during 2012 to 2014. The seafront arches had been in a dilapidated state for years with serious structural […] Read more »
Council supports Greens’ call for PSHE – ‘life skills education’ – to be elevated to statutory status 20th July 2015 by Friday’s Council meeting at Brighton Town Hall voted in favour of a Green Group motion calling for the government to strengthen PSHE education, which teaches skills for life, to be given statutory status. Councillor Amanda Knight, who proposed the motion, said: “I’m delighted that councillors across all parties voted unanimously to call for PSHE […] Read more »