Representatives from local voluntary and wildlife groups braved the cold weather to demonstrate outside the Council’s policy and resources committee meeting as the saga of cuts to our rangers continues.
The labour administration has recognised the value of the services provided by city rangers to our people and city by recommending that instead of cutting 6 of the 9 rangers that only 2 of the posts be cut.
Voluntary groups working to promote and preserve our urban green spaces have welcomed this shift in thinking, and are pleased that our politicians have recognised the important role that rangers play in improving the health and wellbeing of the public, as well as maintaining our vital urban parks and green spaces.
The campaign however continues as groups vow to fight on to save all 9 of the ranger posts, and will be working hard to influence the final decision due to be taken at a full Council meeting on February 25th. When groups first started to fight the cuts only 3 ranger posts were proposed, this has now increased to 7, but in order to properly maintain, improve and preserve our natural and open spaces we all believe that “9 is fine!”
Brighton & Hove Friends of the Earth 
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