The Argus
·Jul 2026
Council meetings should give residents a stronger voice
Steve Davis argues that Brighton council meetings currently give too little time and influence to residents and opposition councillors. He criticizes the earlier start time, administration-led questioning, mayoral and council leader reports, and the rewriting of opposition motions. He proposes hybrid participation, clearer and earlier publication of information, expanded resident questioning, genuine consultation, greater transparency and opposition-led scrutiny, presenting the Green Group as committed to a more inclusive and accountable council.