Decision - Supporting Unison’s Bring It Back Campaign

Resolved to: 1) Continue fighting for the best funding deal for local government and residents in Brighton & Hove. 2) Ensure that staff are made aware of the opportunities open to them to join a Union 3) Welcome the recent increases in funding to local government, and the significant reduction in the budget gap faced by this authority for 2025/26. 4) Continue to make the case for sustainable long-term funding for local government in the upcoming spending review. 5) Welcome the reintroduction of public engagement in the budget setting process this year, including an online budget simulator, and to encourage further such activities in future budget years.

The motion supports Unison’s #Bringitback campaign and calls for sustainable, long-term funding for local government. It also proposes keeping staff informed about union membership, reviewing the effects of the council’s staff redesign, and increasing public engagement in budget setting.