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2nd December 2018 / 16th August 2019 by timdavies
"Much of the wealth of the District was built on the back of the industrial revolution - powered by coal. We have a duty to future generations to right the wrongs of the past and to steer towards a cleaner and more sustainable future."
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23rd November 2018 / 16th August 2019 by timdavies
The leaders of Stroud District Council's cooperative alliance have issued a joint statement declaring a climate emergency following the recent IPCC report which warned that humanity has only 12 years to take emergency action in order to prevent global warming greater than 1.5°C.
Molly Scott Cato News Uncategorised
15th November 2018 / 16th August 2019 by timdavies
Non-violent direct action could be our last chance to mitigate climate disaster
29th October 2018 / 16th August 2019 by timdavies
Budget totally ignores urgent IPCC warnings on the importance of reducing carbon emissions.
23rd October 2018 / 16th August 2019 by timdavies
Retired teacher and local community volunteer argues that the climate change emergency must be put at the centre of political thinking.
16th October 2018 / 16th August 2019 by timdavies
Breathtaking hypocrisy from the government as it tries to claim green credentials
12th October 2018 / 16th August 2019 by timdavies
IPCC report makes clear that immediate action on climate breakdown is imperative.
5th October 2018 / 16th August 2019 by timdavies
Volunteers spend their Sunday morning making Stroud a cleaner and greener place
14th September 2018 / 16th August 2019 by timdavies
Green Party writing to Cllr Robert Bird requesting a statement to clarify his views
24th August 2018 / 16th August 2019 by timdavies
Green Cllrs Rachel Smith and Eva Ward, working with other political parties have called for an extraordinary meeting of Gloucestershire County Council to put a motion requesting a new Cabinet Member for Climate Change.
16th August 2018 / 16th August 2019 by timdavies
SDC responds to concerns and withdraws plans for new charges
10th August 2018 / 16th August 2019 by timdavies
Following a decision at Stroud District Council to pause plans for the introduction of Car Park Charges, Green Group leader Councillor Martin Whiteside said "I am delighted that the Labour councillors are now planning to 'think again' on car parking charges. Within the cooperation alliance, Greens have been encouraging an approach based on listening to local communities and finding ways to support vibrant high streets while also tackling issues like congestion, air polution, safe walking and cycling. We should be working in partnership with local town councils and traders to keep our market towns great. It is good to see common sense prevail."
6th August 2018 / 16th August 2019 by timdavies
Six hubcaps, empty crisp packets, takeaway containers, fast food packaging and drinks cans were among a dozen bags of trash collected by Green Party volunteers who organised a litter pick along the London Road.
30th July 2018 / 30th August 2019 by timdavies
In this document Gloucestershire Green Parties respond to the Vision 2050 consultation by presenting our own alternative vision for the future of the county.
2nd June 2018 / 30th August 2019 by timdavies
Our Green MEP for the South West explores the likely impacts on Farming, Climate policies, Trade and more.
13th April 2018 / 30th August 2019 by timdavies
Local Greens call on David Drew to resist any commitment to military action in Syria without consulting parliament
17th November 2017 / 30th August 2019 by timdavies
We strongly disagree with recommendations from the District Council's "Task and Finish" group and present our own recommendations.
Call for issue to be properly debated by full council rather than left to "Task and Finish" group
9th June 2017 / 16th August 2019 by timdavies
David Drew returns to parliament; Green vote squeezed by tactical voting
25th April 2017 / 16th August 2019 by timdavies
The co-leaders of the National Green Party, Caroline Lucas and Jonathan Bartley, have written to the leaders of the Labour and Liberal Democrats urging them to unite to stop the Tories ‘wrecking Britain’. Lucas and Bartley are calling for a meeting between party leaders to discuss ways to beat the Tories at the General Election and deliver a fairer voting system. We are waiting to see if there is any interest from Labour and Liberal Democrats.
29th January 2017 / 16th August 2019 by timdavies
Extra funding claims are "smoke and mirrors"
28th January 2017 / 16th August 2019 by timdavies
Taking Britain out of the single market is reckless and a big gamble
3rd October 2016 / 16th August 2019 by timdavies
Free talk on the implications of Brexit, the threats to Green aspirations and some possible ways forward.
4th May 2016 / 16th August 2019 by timdavies
Molly Scott Cato joins canvassers for final push