Kleeneze site plans welcomed by Greens 25 October 2017 / 1 December 2020 by tomhathway Plans to for the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) to acquire the long derelict Kleeneze site from Tesco were welcomed by South Glos Greens this month. The site has been owned by Tesco, who have fought to develop the site into a massive supermarket since 2003. Greens joined many in the local community in opposing the […] Read more »
Calls for transparency over local lobbying group 20 September 2017 / 1 December 2020 by tomhathway South Gloucestershire Green Party today called for the group lobbying for the new 18A motorway junction to come clean and tell the public who they are. The group, Gateway2Growth, has been lobbying MPs and Councillors for years, but has no listed members and won’t reveal who funds it. Greens spokesperson Richard Burton said, “It cannot […] Read more »
Boundary Review in South Glos 20 September 2017 / 1 December 2020 by tomhathway 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 […] Read more »
Current “consultation” about proposed new junction is a sham, say Greens 5 September 2017 / 1 December 2020 by tomhathway 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 […] Read more »
Greens join the fun at The BIG Ricks Ink Charity Family Festival 29 July 2017 / 1 December 2020 by tomhathway 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, […] Read more »
Iain’s Blog: 5th June 5 June 2017 / 1 December 2020 by tomhathway 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 […] Read more »
South Glos Green Party have slammed the Tory council for undermining local democracy in their desperate penny pinching. 3 April 2017 / 1 December 2020 by tomhathway 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. […] Read more »
South Gloucestershire Green Party ask residents to be aware of the health risks from Glyphosate 23 March 2017 / 1 December 2020 by tomhathway 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 […] Read more »
South West Green MEP Molly Scott Cato launches the first report into what opportunities lie ahead for our agricultural region post European Union 20 March 2017 / 1 December 2020 by tomhathway 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 * […] Read more »
Metro Mayor Debates 27 February 2017 / 1 December 2020 by tomhathway 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 […] Read more »