Achievements in the City

Labour on Brighton and Hove Council has published a reminder of some of its achievements in the last four years.

Although the council has no overall control, Labour policies have been carried out to make a difference for local people.

And as Labour prepares our manifesto for the May 2007 election, here is a reminder of some of that work:

As promised in 2003 we have:

• taken the refuse service in-house, introduced wheelie bins and doorstep recycling, dealing with just under 30% domestic waste
• made huge improvements in waste collection and street cleansing
• published a new Open Spaces strategy and gained five Green Flag awards for local parks
• opened the new central Jubilee Library revitalising a site left derelict for over 30 years
• worked with the police to reduce burglaries by 20%, car crime by 16% and unlike most of the country, reduced alcohol related crime.
• continued to invest in seafront improvements
• maintained the requirement for at least 40% affordable housing in all substantial new housing developments
• taken all families with children out of bed and breakfast accommodation
• developed and established Children’s Centres to ensure all children in the city have a good start in life
• opened over 2000 new childcare places

• improved school standards and exam results
• continued to tackle hate crime effectively in partnership with the police and local communities
• used the income from parking enforcement to boost walking, cycling and public transport
• continued to work with Brighton and Hove Albion to press for a new community stadium at Falmer
• set up an elected Older People’s Council to represent 60+s