Canal strategy needed but consultation is over-complex: our response to council’s draft strategy 29th May 2022 / 30th May 2022 by Susan Fenton Stroud District Green Party has provided feedback on Stroud District Council’s consultation on its draft Canal Strategy. https://www.stroud.gov.uk/canalstrategy We acknowledged the importance of a strategy for the canal corridor to guide future developments, and one that recognises its current and potential benefit for the well-being of residents of the district. It is essential for the transition to a low […] Read more » canals Stroud District Council
Get on your dancing shoes: barn dance in Coaley on May 28 in aid of Stroud Green Party 19th May 2022 / 19th May 2022 by Susan Fenton A barn dance is being held at Coaley Village Hall on Saturday May 28 from 8pm to 11pm. Tickets for the ‘Dance for Nature’ at the venue in The Street, Coaley GL11 5EG, cost £10 and include a light buffet. There will be a licensed bar. Profits will go to Stroud District Green Party, but […] Read more » barn dance Coaley fundraiser
How we can fight nationalism, racism and fascism through alliances with the marginalised 16th May 2022 / 16th May 2022 by Susan Fenton Fighting back against nationalism is the topic of an online discussion on Wednesday June 1 from 7.30pm to 9pm. The event will explore how nationalism and populism can be countered by building alliances with marginalised groups such as women, indigenous peoples, LGBTQ+, environmental groups and trades unions. The meeting is the latest in Stroud District […] Read more » Aurelien Mondon Fascism nationalism racism
Stroud Greens welcome council’s decision to proceed with plan to remove Blackboy clock and statue 4th May 2022 / 4th May 2022 by Susan Fenton Stroud District Green Party welcomes the decision – carried by a large majority at Thursday night’s meeting of Stroud District Council – to approve the report calling (among other things) for the removal of the controversial Blackboy clock and statue in Castle Street. Four Green councillors spoke on the subject during the Council debate. Cllr […] Read more » blackboy racism statue