Brighton politicians unite against hate crime
Brighton & Hove councillors from all political parties unite to condemn racism, xenophobia, and hate crimes at a meeting of the full council last night (Thursday, July 21).
Cllr Phélim Mac Cafferty
Greens celebrate work of Brighton learning disability charity
Green councillors joined service users, staff and volunteers of Brighton and Hove ‘Speak Out’ to celebrate its work advocating for adults with learning disabilities in the city last week.
Brighton Council withdraws from Stonewall Equality Index
Brighton & Hove Greens have voiced their “disappointment” with the Labour Council’s decision not to join the Stonewall Equality index this year. Brighton & Hove City Council, has been part of the index since it started in 2005, and has regularly been accessed as the top local authority in its commit
Post Office to close Western Road branch in Hove
Despite a petition signed by a total of 7,400 residents opposing the move, the Post Office have announced it will be moving ahead with plans to merge Western Road Crown Post Office in Hove with the branch in Melville Road, Hove.
Council fails to protect people with disabilities
Full Council meeting refuses to protect ‘Independent Living Fund’ for disabled people. The Green Group of councillors have expressed shock and disappointment at rejection of their motion calling on the council to protect funds to support independent living for the most severely disabled in the city.
Council Greens call for reinstatement of fund for disabled people
Brighton & Hove Green councillors call on Brighton & Hove City Council to explain the recent closure of a fund set up to provide support for disabled people to live independently.
Singing group launched for the over-60s
Brighton and Hove City Council’s Hove Music and Arts service will be launching a singing group for people aged 60 and over to give people the opportunity to gain the known benefits of singing with others. Social Singing is a new weekly Brighton-based music group, for people aged 60 and over, and wil