We must spend and invest, not slash and burn, our way out of this economic crisis 6th March 2013 by The Chancellor must ditch his failed austerity policies and invest in a green public works programme to create jobs and lift the UK out of recession, Caroline Lucas told the Institute of Economic Affairs on Wednesday. A member of the Green New Deal Group, the MP for Brighton Pavilion urged the Government to increase employment to reduce […] Read more »
Green vision for city’s future agreed – city plan takes forward Green principles 4th February 2013 / 17th April 2020 by For the first time ever in the UK, a fully Green city plan, based on Green values, has come into effect. The detailed City Plan, which outlines how the city’s homes, jobs and open spaces will develop for the next generation, based on ‘One Planet Living’ principles, was passed last week by Brighton & […] Read more » cityplan
Brighton and Hove ‘leading the way’ in drugs policy shift 1st February 2013 by Drugs policy experts and local practitioners working to reduce drug-related harms gathered at a roundtable meeting organised by Caroline Lucas today, in the first of a series of ‘dialogue’ events aimed at building on recent success in drugs treatment in the city. The meeting follows the publication this morning of recommendations from Brighton and Hove’s new […] Read more »
Caroline Lucas and Green councillors take cuts protest to Downing Street 5th December 2012 by Pic: L-R Brighton and Hove councillors Lizzie Deane and Jason Kitcat, Caroline Lucas MP and councillors Phelim Mac Cafferty and Ruth Buckley at 11 Downing Street Government’s programme of cuts to our city is short-sighted, irresponsible and wholly unjust Brighton Pavilion MP, Caroline Lucas, together with Brighton & Hove city councillors Jason Kitcat (council […] Read more »
30 years after Terrence Higgins died, Greens commemorate World Aids Day 2012 30th November 2012 by Pic: Human immunodeficiency virus which causes Aids Green Party councillors and activists in Brighton and Hove commemorated World Aids Day on Saturday 1 December. Green councillors joined organisations such as the Terrence Higgins Trust in the city in their campaign to Stand Up and Stand Out. [1] Deputy Leader of the Council, Councillor Phélim […] Read more »
Greens commemorate International Trans Day of Remembrance 21st November 2012 by Green councillors on Brighton & Hove City Council are commemorating the Trans Day of Remembrance, an international day to remember those who have been killed as a result of transphobic hatred or prejudice. The council’s civic buildings will be flying the trans flag this week in the run up to Brighton & Hove’s remembrance […] Read more »
City could become a ‘frack free zone’ 26th October 2012 by Green-led Brighton & Hove City Council could become a ‘Frack Free Zone’ after a resolution was passed at a meeting of the council last night. ‘Fracking’ (or ‘fracturing’ in full) is the on or off-shore exploration and extraction of coal bed methane, shale oil or shale gas. The practice has caused controversy since its […] Read more »
Brighton and Hove Pride: Greens to celebrate United Colours of Pride 29th August 2012 by Updated pic: 2012 Green float at Brighton and Hove Pride parade with DJ Agent T and funk soul singer Matty Eeles Greens are pulling out all the stops this year to showcase their support for the lesbian, gay, bi and trans community in the city at Brighton and Hove Pride this Saturday, 1 September. […] Read more »
People have had enough – Greens speak out against massive rail fare hike 14th August 2012 by Pic: Brighton Pavilion MP Caroline Lucas gets the message out to commuters on the Coalition Government’s fare hikes. Rail fares will rise by 6.2% from January 2013, the Coalition Government announced today – sparking a demonstration at Brighton station and a series of protests at train stations across the country. Train companies are permitted […] Read more »
Green councillors request inquiry into equal marriage vote 24th July 2012 by After a meeting of the Green Group of Councillors on Brighton & Hove City Council last night (Monday 23 July, 2012), deputy convenor Councillor Phelim Mac Cafferty said, “Following the recent vote by Councillor Christina Summers on equal marriage [at a session of Brighton & Hove City Council], Green councillors met on Monday evening […] Read more »