The Local Government Boundary Commission for England has released its draft recommendations for boundary changes to South Gloucestershire council. The proposals call for a reduction in the number of Councillors from 70 to 61 – splitting the area into eight 3 councillor wards, fifteen 2 councillor wards and seven 1 councillor wards. Wards that would be […]
Current “consultation” about proposed new junction is a sham, say Greens
The consultation survey released by South Gloucestershire Council assumes the necessity for the junction – with the question being between the controversial Pucklechurch or Lyde Green options and only once does it mention the possibility of no junction at all. Greens join those sceptical that the Pucklechurch option is a serious proposal, and is only […]
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Greens join the fun at The BIG Ricks Ink Charity Family Festival
22nd July might not have seen much sunshine, but the weather didn’t put off the crowds at the fantastic charity day organised by Ricks Ink, on the Mundy Playing Fields in Thornbury. South Glos Green Party were up and about early with a self-proclaimed awesome stand which attracted visitors all day long. Thanks to members Carron, Iain, Clive, […]
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Iain’s Blog: 5th June
We have been told time, after time, after time that we need strong and stable leadership to get us through the Brexit negotiations and that is why we are having a snap election – to give Theresa May a strong hand in the negotiations and ‘Get us the best deal’. Now a local voter informs, “Luke […]
South Glos Green Party have slammed the Tory council for undermining local democracy in their desperate penny pinching.
South Glos Green Party have slammed the Tory council for undermining local democracy in their desperate penny pinching. Conservative Councillors voted in favour of changing the current Committee structure, where all decision making is done via committees involving elected councillors of all represented parties, to forming a cabinet of just 8 to make major decisions. […]
South Gloucestershire Green Party ask residents to be aware of the health risks from Glyphosate
South Glos Green party have confirmation from South Gloucestershire Council that they will begin the spraying of Glyphosate in April. We would like to ensure that possibly cancer causing chemical are not sprayed in our streets, our parks and our children’s’ playgrounds. Jenny Vernon, Coordinator of South Glos Green Party points out, “When supermarkets and retail giants pull products containing Glyphosate and organisations from Town […]
South West Green MEP Molly Scott Cato launches the first report into what opportunities lie ahead for our agricultural region post European Union
South West Green MEP Molly Scott Cato launches the first report into what opportunities lie ahead for our agricultural region post European Union. * Direct payments based on land area to be scrapped with payments retargeted towards rewarding farmers for providing public benefits * Farmers to receive payments for safeguarding and improving the environment * […]
Metro Mayor Debates
Following the outcry over the decision to exclude the Green Party from the Metro Mayor debates, the Centre for Cities have released the following statement; Speaking on behalf of Centre for Cities and Business West, Alexandra Jones (Chief Executive of the Centre for Cities) said: “In the upcoming metro mayor election, it’s vital that a […]
Cribbs Causeway
Expanding Cribbs Causeway will impact our ailing local high streets through the transfer of jobs and shoppers to this out-of-town white elephant. South Glos Green Party are calling on the Council to support our struggling high street independents rather than opening the door to more cheap chain replicas at the Cribbs Causeway retail centre site. […]
