Comment Brighton & Hove City Council lobbies European Council to increase its 2030 climate ambitions Following lobbying from 58 European cities, including Brighton & Hove, the European Council has agreed that the European Union needs to increase its 2030 climate ambitions. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Brighton & Hove’s Citizens Assembly on Climate meets for the first time Around 50 residents came together online this week for the first of five sessions to look at how the city will address the climate crisis over the next 10 years and prioritise actions to take forward. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Phelim Community Council leader’s ‘deep sadness’ after body is found on Hove Beach Brighton & Hove City Council leader Phélim MacCafferty expresses his ‘deep sadness’ after the body of a man was found on Hove Beach. By Contributor • 2 min read
General News Green councillors ask questions of Council following Genfell tragedy Following the fire at the Grenfell Tower Block in London, the Green Group of Councillors on Brighton & Hove City Council, ask 12 questions of the Labour administration. By Besi • 5 min read
Cllr Warren Morgan In The South Manchester terrorist attack – A joint statement from political leaders in Brighton & Hove The leaders of the three political groups on Brighton & Hove City Council have released a collective statement about the terrorist attack in Manchester last night. By Besi • 2 min read
Community News LETTER TO EDITOR: Housing benefits changes harm LGBT+ youth This Thursday, Brighton and Hove City Council will consider a proposal from the Green group of Councillors condemning the Government’s removal of entitlement to housing benefit for 18-21 year olds. We are doing this for many reasons, but my letter seeks to identify the disproportionate impacts this By Phélim Mac Cafferty • 3 min read
In The South Government refuse Green request for money to build new homes in Brighton Housing Minister rejects request by Brighton and Hove Green Councillors’ for funds to build new homes. Green Councillors on Brighton & Hove City Council are disappointed with the Government after Housing Minister, Gavin Barwell MP, rejected alternative proposals for funding to build more affordable By Besi • 3 min read
In The South LETTER TO EDITOR: From the Convenor of the Green Party This year is the 29th World Aids Day. Today, I am proud to stand with campaigners and local HIV organisations at the candlelit vigil. I am reminded of those who we have lost to Aids, including dear friends of mine. As in years gone by, we must mourn the dead and fight for the living. By Contributor • 1 min read
General News Greens stop Council selling off parts of Downland estate Green Group of Councillors on Brighton & Hove City Council successfully intervene to suspend the sale of land in the Downland estate. Alongside campaigners, The Greens called for a suspension of the proposed sale in the council’s natural Downland estate including land at Poynings and Plumpton Hill. By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Mayor of Brighton & Hove attends Transgender Day of Remembrance memorial service Mayor of Brighton and Hove, Cllr Pete West headed the list of dignitaries at this years Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) service at Dorset Garden Methodist Church on Sunday, November 20. By Besi • 2 min read
In The South LETTER TO EDITOR: Why are we punishing the homeless? I am extremely concerned about the impact of the Conservative Government’s new punitive benefits cap on some of the poorest households in the city. By Contributor • 1 min read
General News Greens fight to expose ‘secret’ NHS privatisation plan Green Councillors have this week successfully required that plans to drastically cut spending and reduce levels of local NHS services, undergo better scrutiny. By Besi • 2 min read
