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8 October 2024 / 8 October 2024 by matttraini
I’ve working with Alphabet, a brilliant grassroots music venue in my constituency, who have raised concerns about a planning application to develop a site next to the venue. The concerns being raised are due to the proximity of the site to this popular venue and the potential risk of noise complaints this could create – […]
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1 October 2024 by matttraini
Alongside my Green MP colleagues, I have written to the Department for Environment and Rural Affairs to urge immediate action to end the continued legality of snares in England. Many of our constituents have brought this issue to our attention through the campaign group Animal Aid. Read the letter in full here:
20 September 2024 / 23 September 2024 by matttraini
I have made calls for new action to reduce the harm caused by gambling in the city. My proposals were sent in response to the consultation on Brighton and Hove City Council’s draft Gambling Policy for 2025-27. In my submission, I requested a meeting with local councillors to discuss possible areas of joint work and proposed a range […]
9 September 2024 / 3 October 2024 by matttraini
Fire risk assessments (FRAs) should be available and accessible to tenants but at present Brighton and Hove City Council does not publish copies of FRAs online. I’ve raised this with the Chief Executive of the council and Cabinet Member, Housing and New Homes. Read my letter below:
28 August 2024 / 3 October 2024 by matttraini
Sent by email to Cllr Gill Williams, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Housing and New Homes. Dear Gill, I hope that you are well. I’m writing regarding Acorn’s Boot the Bailiff campaign to ask that Brighton and Hove City Council commits to reviewing its bailiff contract and sets a goal of dramatically reducing its use of bailiffs […]
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23 July 2024 / 23 September 2024 by Green Party Admin
The Green Party is calling for the next government to save money and save lives by: Making the HIV prevention pill (“PrEP”) available beyond specialist sexual health services, such as in GP services and pharmacies
5 July 2024 / 23 September 2024 by Stewart Christie
Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone in Brighton who has put their trust in me and the Green Party. This is a very special city, and together we’ve made history again. I promise to work hard as your new Green MP and make sure your voices are heard in Parliament. You […]
24 June 2024 by Stewart Christie
Academy award nominated actor, comedian, and screenwriter Steve Coogan has today endorsed Siân Berry’s candidacy for Brighton Pavilion. Meeting a crowd of supporters in the Hanover area of the city today, Steve, who used to live in Brighton and still lives locally, said: “Caroline Lucas did a great job for the City and in Parliament. […]
20 June 2024 by Stewart Christie
This week the Women’s Equality Party and the Green Party announced a shared vision for a green and caring economy. Both parties are feminist and inclusive, and both have a strong culture of listening and working in practical ways with the many campaigns and grassroots groups supporting women in our communities. As part of this, […]
10 June 2024 / 10 June 2024 by Sian Berry
The Green Party MP candidate for Brighton Pavilion today issued a challenge to all other candidates to sign up to a Clean Campaign Promise. Siân Berry said: “Now we have the final list of people standing, I would like to challenge all the other candidates in Brighton Pavilion to agree to a Clean Campaign Promise […]
3 June 2024 / 3 June 2024 by Stewart Christie
The application for a controversial weapons factory in Brighton run by L3 Harris will be considered later this week. The manufacturing company is applying to retain a temporary extension to their premises in Home Farm Road. Many hundreds of local people have objected to the plans because the factory is thought to supply bomb racks […]
23 May 2024 / 4 June 2024 by Stewart Christie
The Green Party welcomes today’s announcement of a general election as the chance for voters to choose hope, respect and practical solutions to the crises facing the country. Brighton Pavilion parliamentary candidate Siân Berry said: “This isn’t a moment too soon. We have the policies, we are ready, and want as much as anyone to […]
10 February 2024 / 4 June 2024 by Stewart Christie
10th February 2024 Siân Berry will reveal what voters in Brighton Pavilion have said they want from their next Green MP at an event held on Feb 10th 2024. The evening will be hosted by Zack Polanski, Deputy Leader of the Green Party, and also speaking is current MP for Brighton Pavilion, Caroline Lucas. Special […]
3 February 2024 / 4 June 2024 by Stewart Christie
3rd February 2024 Siân Berry, Green MP candidate for Brighton Pavilion, has shown her support for Patcham Memorial Hall and all community spaces through attendance this morning of the centenary celebrations for the hall. Today, Saturday the 3rd of February, Siân joined local residents of Patcham to celebrate the hall’s opening 100 years prior, on […]