Online debate: what’s caused the energy crisis and what can be done about it? 2nd October 2022 / 2nd October 2022 by Susan Fenton Our next Cloud Cafe, on Wednesday October 12 from 7.30 to 9pm, is about the burning issue of the energy crisis. While Greens have long focused on the need to insulate homes and install renewables, the Prime Minister is using the crisis as a cover for the expansion of oil and gas resources and the […] Read more »
Stroud Greens call on local Tories to disown government attack on nature 30th September 2022 / 30th September 2022 by Susan Fenton In an open letter sent to the MPs and councillors, the Greens have described the plans as a “three-pronged assault on nature”. Last Friday’s ‘mini-budget’ included plans for ‘investment zones’, which would make it easier to get planning permission, even when the proposed developments will destroy nature. The government has also published plans to abolish […] Read more » environment
Outrageous energy price rises spell disaster for Stroud district residents, says Green Party 26th August 2022 / 26th August 2022 by Susan Fenton The 80% rise in the energy price cap announced today, which follows on from the 54% rise in April this year, will bring even more financial worry to families in the district, says Stroud District Green Party. The new price cap, which comes into force on October 1, will be “disastrous news for many people […] Read more » Catherine Braun
Online debate: why Green politics is different 23rd August 2022 / 23rd August 2022 by Susan Fenton What sets the Green Party apart from other political parties and the environmental movement more broadly? Is the Green Party obsolete now that other parties all compete over their “green” credentials? This is the question that will be explored at the next of Stroud District Green Party’s Cloud Café online debates, on Wednesday 14th September from […] Read more » Cloud Cafe ellie chowns Pete Kennedy Simon Pickering
The Green Party names its parliamentary candidate for Stroud constituency 6th August 2022 / 29th May 2024 by Susan Fenton Stroud District Green Party members have chosen Pete Kennedy as the Green Party candidate to fight the next general election. He was selected in a process where all local members could nominate and vote for their preferred candidate. Pete’s selection was officially announced today (Saturday August 6) at an event in Stroud attended by media […] Read more » elections
Statement from the new Leader of Stroud District Council 22nd July 2022 / 22nd July 2022 by Susan Fenton At the meeting of Stroud District Council last night (Thursday July 21), the Green Party’s Cllr Catherine Braun was appointed as the council’s new Leader. Cllr Braun said of her appointment: “I am proud to have been elected Leader of Stroud District Council. Through cross-party working over the past ten years, we’ve already delivered so […] Read more » Catherine Braun Stroud District Council
Stroud Greens launch fund-raising lottery: your chance to support the Green Party and win prizes 27th June 2022 / 27th June 2022 by Susan Fenton Stroud District Green Party has launched a lottery called the Green 100 Club, which gives members and supporters the chance to win cash prizes for as little as £2 a month. To take part, all you need to do is set up a standing order using this link Tickets are priced at £2 each. The […] Read more » fundraising
All welcome on community cycle ride from Brimscombe to the farmers’ market on July 2 23rd June 2022 / 23rd June 2022 by Susan Fenton Cyclists of all ages are invited to take part in a community bike ride from Brimscombe to Stroud, which takes place on Saturday July 2. Arrive at 10am at Brimscombe Mills. Come on a bike for a free coffee or come along and borrow a bike from the Bike Drop if you need one. The […] Read more » Beki Aldam Cycling Stroud
Longest-lasting cross-party council alliance celebrates 10 years in power 9th June 2022 / 9th June 2022 by Susan Fenton Stroud District Council’s progressive alliance, the cooperative agreement that sees the council run jointly by Labour, Green and Liberal Democrat councillors, is celebrating 10 years in power. Believed to be the longest lasting cross-party administration in English local government, the three political parties have put aside political differences to deliver key progressive policies including: Becoming […] Read more » alliance anniversary first past the post make votes matter Stroud District Council
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
