18th August 2025 / 20th August 2025 by Green Party Chair
The recent Supreme Court ruling clarifying that “sex” in the Equality Act refers to biological sex has generated strong debate. Some commentators argue that women’s rights are under threat, while others stress the importance of ensuring protections for both women and trans people. This briefing responds to the “What About Women?” article by recognising genuine concerns, providing evidence, and explaining how rights can be balanced.
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25th July 2025 / 25th July 2025 by Green Party Chair
On 23rd July 2025, just thirty minutes of heavy rain was enough to bring parts of Hastings to a standstill. Streets flooded, drains backed up, and local homes and businesses faced yet another round of disruption and damage. For residents in areas like Hollington, it was a stark reminder that the climate crisis is not […]
21st July 2025 / 21st July 2025 by Green Party Chair
The long-awaited Independent Water Commission report has landed, promising to overhaul how water companies are regulated across England and Wales. It recommends scrapping Ofwat and replacing it with a single, stronger regulator with new powers over pollution, investment and corporate governance. On paper, it sounds like progress. But for communities like Hastings, which has faced […]
19th July 2025 / 19th July 2025 by Green Party Chair
Green Party councillor Jo Walker has sent an open letter to Hastings and Rye MP Helena Dollimore. The letter shares serious concerns about a new law in Parliament and how Labour councillors on Hastings Borough Council responded to it. At the same time, Labour councillors in Hastings voted against a Green Party motion to declare […]
18th July 2025 / 18th July 2025 by Green Party Chair
A Green Win for Wildlife🌿 Hastings Borough Council has officially declared a Nature Emergency, following the successful passage of a motion brought forward by Green Party Councillor Jo Walker and seconded by Councillor Julia Hilton. This landmark decision means urgent and joined-up action to reverse biodiversity loss, protect our local wildlife, and embed nature recovery […]
10th July 2025 / 19th July 2025 by Green Party Chair
A powerful day for climate and nature On 9 July 2025 thousands gathered outside Parliament for one of the largest climate and nature lobbies in a decade. The message was clear. People from across the country want serious action for a fairer greener future. From Hastings there was just one political representative present. That was […]
21st January 2025 / 21st January 2025 by Becca H
The Green Party of Hastings and Rye is pleased to see the trustees of the University of Brighton Academy Trust announce in a letter to staff and parents that they do not have faith in the leadership of the Trust. The leadership are unable to ensure “that every academy is able to deliver the best […]
9th January 2025 Cllr Julia Hilton, Leader of Hastings Borough Council, condemns Tory plans to cancel East Sussex County Council’s elections East Sussex Conservatives today voted to use the government’s recently announced shake-up of local councils as a means to suspend the May 2025 County elections. If agreed by Government, this would keep them in […]
21st November 2024 / 21st November 2024 by Becca H
GREENS GET CLIMATE & NATURE MOTION PASSED At last night’s full council, Green Cllr Amanda Jobson saw her motion for Hastings Borough Council to back the Parliamentary Climate & Nature (CAN) Bill finally voted through, having been delayed since July. In an impassioned speech introducing the motion, Cllr Jobson said, “This bill is already backed […]
GREENS URGE SUPPORT FOR LETTER TO PM ON GAZA At LAST NIGHT’S Full Council, Green Council Leader Julia Hilton read out a letter to Prime Minister Kier Starmer addressing the crisis in Gaza, Palestine, Israel and Lebanon. The letter – which has so far been agreed by the Labour group leader and the Mayor – […]