Greens slam Labour’s plans to scrap seafront cycle lane as “uncosted, unconsulted and undemocratic” 21st June 2023 / 21st June 2023 by greengroup Following the news that Labour plan to redesign the seafront cycle lanes, Greens raise concerns that reversing progress loses the city time, money and progress On Friday 16th, the Labour-run administration called an emergency meeting of the Transport Committee, to be held on Wednesday 21st at 1pm. The agenda and reports for this meeting, and […] Read more »
Uncounted votes raise serious questions about 2023 Local Elections 16th June 2023 / 16th June 2023 by greengroup Following the news that 1,423 votes were not counted, Greens raise significant questions about democratic processes and accountability Yesterday, Brighton & Hove City Council announced that 1,423 postal votes cast in the May 2023 local elections were not counted. This was due to the delivery of these votes coming after the 10pm deadline, despite it […] Read more »
Greens kick-off opposition, criticise Labour for waving through outsourcing school meals 12th June 2023 / 12th June 2023 by greengroup Despite concerns about pay and outsourcing practices raised, Labour ignored alternatives and recommitted to outsource school meal provision In today’s meeting of the new Children, Families & Schools Committee, Labour brought a report that sought to re-tender the school meals contract. Greens criticised the report for insufficient detail, and called for more evidence to be […] Read more »
Green councillors pay tribute to Caroline Lucas for service to city 8th June 2023 / 8th June 2023 by greengroup Following news that Caroline Lucas will not be standing again for Member of Parliament for Brighton Pavilion, Green councillors express their thanks Today, Caroline Lucas MP announced that she would not stand for Brighton Pavilion in the next General Election, expected in 2024. First elected in 2010, Caroline Lucas was the first Green Party MP […] Read more »
Greens confirmed as Opposition and announce new team of spokespeople 25th May 2023 / 25th May 2023 by greengroup Following the formal introduction of new councillors, Greens are confirmed as Official Opposition with a team of spokespeople focusing on key issues impacting the city Today, Brighton & Hove’s City Council held its annual council meeting where new councillors were formally introduced, and roles were announced. The Green Group of Councillors were unanimously confirmed as […] Read more »
Greens stand with transgender community against hate and call out political wavering 17th May 2023 / 17th May 2023 by greengroup On International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, Green Councillors stand alongside transgender community to fight back against violence Today marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, held every year as the anniversary of the 1990 decision of the World Health Organisation to remove homosexuality from the Classification of Diseases and Related Health […] Read more »
Steve Davis, Sue Shanks and Pete West elected as Green team to lead Council Opposition 11th May 2023 / 11th October 2023 by greengroup Following last week’s local elections, Brighton & Hove Green Party elected the new leadership team to lead the Green Group on the council Steve Davis, Councillor for Preston Park, has been elected as Group Convenor and therefore will become Leader of the Opposition. Cllr Sue Shanks of West Hill & North Laine and Cllr Pete West […] Read more »
Greens commit to representing the city for the time to come 5th May 2023 / 5th May 2023 by greengroup Following May 4th’s local election results, Greens are proud of their councillors and confident that they will provide constructive, firm opposition Yesterday, Brighton & Hove residents voted in the elections, and elected seven Greens to the city council. After Labour’s group won the 2019 election and subsequently shrunk due to resignations and suspensions, the Greens […] Read more »
Greens release list of achievements from two years of council leadership 2nd May 2023 / 2nd May 2023 by greengroup Party lists numerous achievements on climate, equalities, health and economy in newly released report Brighton & Hove Green Party has today released a report showcasing what they have delivered while leading the city council. The report lists more than 60 achievements and awards, showcasing the progress Greens have made in tackling the city’s biggest issues. […] Read more »
Greens plan to fight back against Right to Buy and build hundreds of new council homes 2nd May 2023 / 2nd May 2023 by greengroup Greens plan to fight back against Right to Buy and build hundreds of new council homes Facing the challenges of a national housing crisis, Greens criticise Right to Buy and showcase their solutions The Right to Buy Scheme was introduced by Thatcher’s Government and continued under both Labour and Conservative governments since. It is well-known […] Read more »
