Autumn Statement: Stroud Greens welcome Green Party’s 10-point plan for a fairer, greener country 22nd November 2023 by Susan Fenton Stroud Greens welcome the national party’s 10-point plan of distinctive tax and spend policies aimed at delivering a fairer, greener country. Outlining the plan, co-leader Carla Denyer said the chancellor’s Autumn Statement was “another failed opportunity to end the cost-of-living crisis, tackle the climate crisis and restore crumbling public services on which we all rely.” […] Read more » Autumn Statement Carla Denyer Chancellor
Greens successfully call for more plant-based meal options at Gloucestershire County Council as part of sustainable catering improvements 14th November 2023 by Susan Fenton Gloucestershire County Council is to serve more locally sourced and plant-based food in its staff cafés and at council meetings and events, thanks to a motion by Green councillors. The motion, calling for a sustainable catering and procurement policy, was proposed by Cllr Beki Hoyland (Green, Forest of Dean: Blakeney and Bream) and seconded by Cllr […] Read more » Beki Hoyland Chloe Turner GloucestershireCountyCouncil procurement
What would a much-needed progressive migration policy look like? Join our online debate to find out 1st November 2023 / 2nd November 2023 by Susan Fenton The mainstream media narrative is that migration is a problem, that there are ‘deserving’ and ‘undeserving’ migrants. Meanwhile, the tragedy of the small boats continues. Stroud District Green Party’s next monthly Cloud Café on Wednesday November 8 from 7.30pm to 9pm will explore the wider political, climate and economic context, acknowledging that the world as […] Read more » Cloud Cafe migration Refugees
