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Brighton & Hove City Council lobbies European Council to increase its 2030 climate ambitions

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.

Brighton & Hove’s Citizens Assembly on Climate meets for the first time

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.

Council leader’s ‘deep sadness’ after body is found on Hove Beach

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.

Green councillors ask questions of Council following Genfell tragedy

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.

Manchester terrorist attack – A joint statement from political leaders in Brighton & Hove

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.

LETTER TO EDITOR: Housing benefits changes harm LGBT+ youth

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

Government refuse Green request for money to build new homes in Brighton

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

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