The Green Party has unveiled its full list of candidates across the city ahead of the local elections next month.

The party will stand 54 candidates across the city’s 23 wards to fight every seat up for grabs in Brighton and Hove.

Among their candidates include three former councillors: Ollie Sykes, Christopher and Georgia Wrighton.

Nine of the city’s current Green councillors are stepping down, including Amy Heley, Tom Druitt and Sarah Nield.

The Greens have pledged to build 800 more sustainable council homes by 2028, introduce a food waste collection service and build a new sports facility to replace the King Alfred Sports Centre.

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Phelim Mac Cafferty, leader of the city council, said that voting Green is a vote for action on addressing climate change and for a fairer city for all.

He said: “I am delighted to unveil our full team of fantastic Green Party candidates ready to represent communities across Brighton and Hove in the council elections.

“Many councillors are re-standing, alongside a number of former councillors who are returning which will boost the wealth of experience in our team.

“Combined with a number of experienced new community candidates, we have a wealth of energy, talent and insight.

“This will be important to continue leading the council, tackling the housing crisis, playing our part to fight the climate crisis and unlocking investment and attracting jobs and opportunities.

“When you vote Green on May 4, you vote for action - action on the climate crisis and action for a fairer Brighton and Hove.”

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Full list of Green candidates:

  • Hannah Allbrooke and Phelim Mac Cafferty (Brunswick and Adelaide)
  • Helen Dixon and Christopher Hawtreee (Central Hove)
  • Martin Farley and Laura Pizzolo (Coldean and Stanmer)
  • Rebecca Duffy, Alexander Sallons and Ollie Sykes (Goldsmid)
  • Andrew Coleman, Sarah FitzGerald and Nigel Tart (Hangleton and Knoll)
  • Steph Powell, Fiona Wright and Wai Lee (Hanover and Elm Grove)
  • Siriol High-Jones, Zoe John, Jamie Lloyd (Hollingdean and Fiveways)
  • Lynn-ora Knott and Ben Simmonds (Kemptown)
  • Frances Hunt, Anna Roberts and Ed Roberts (Moulsecoomb and Bevendean)
  • Mike Dixon and Debbie Shipton (North Portslade)
  • Sophie Broadbent, Norma Fletcher and Daniel Rue (Patcham and Hollingbury)
  • Steve Davis, Leo Littman and Kerry Pickett (Preston Park)
  • Clare Rainey and Mark Strong (Queen’s Park)
  • Chloe Goldsmith and Ricky Perrin (Regency)
  • Carol Bullock and Georgia Wrighton (Rottingdean and West Saltdean)
  • Pete West and Raphael Hill (Round Hill)
  • Danny Booth and Sally Cranfield (South Portslade)
  • Renato Marques and Geoff Shanks (Westbourne and Poets’ Corner)
  • Steve Griffiths, Melanie Poots and Jake Sharpstone (Westdene and Hove Park)
  • Aditi Bhonagiri and Mat Sunderland (Whitehawk and Marina)
  • Guy Davidson and Sharon Hamlin (Wish)
  • Geraldine Keegan and Luke Walker (Woodingdean)

Voters across the city go to the polls on May 4 to elect 54 councillors for the next four years.

Residents have until April 17 to register to vote on election day - people can register via the government’s website at gov.uk/register-to-vote.