Green Party leader joins local campaign for rethink of A417 plans 11th April 2019 / 16th August 2019 by timdavies Sian Berry visiting Crickley Hill this Friday Read more »
Greens Call for A417 Rethink 15th March 2019 / 16th August 2019 by timdavies "Building new roads is like saying we’ll quit smoking after just one more cigarette.” Read more »
Big Ideas for a Carbon Neutral District 28th February 2019 / 16th August 2019 by timdavies On Tuesday, the Stroud District Green Party AGM, held at Stroud Brewery, opened with a public meeting inviting a panel of Councillors, party members and experts from the community to share their big ideas to help achieve Stroud District Council’s vision to be carbon neutral in just 11 years time. Read more »
South West Green MEP arrested in nuclear bombs protest in Belgium 20th February 2019 / 16th August 2019 by timdavies Green MEP for the South West, Molly Scott Cato, is one of three MEPs arrested after breaking into a Belgian military airbase to protest against its stockpiling of American B61 nuclear bombs [1]. The MEPs scaled the perimeter fence and blocked the runway, unfurling a banner which read: “Europe Free of Nuclear weapons.” The MEPs are currently being held in a local police station and being questioned. They are likely to be released later today. Read more »
County Council 2019 Budget a Missed Opportunity 13th February 2019 / 16th August 2019 by timdavies Green Party Councillors Rachel Smith and Eva Ward presented budget amendments to address climate change and public participation. Read more »
Green Calls for Climate Emergency Go National: Sign the Petition 13th February 2019 / 16th August 2019 by timdavies Yesterday, Green Party Co-Leader Sian Berry, and Bristol City Councillor Carla Denyer were on Channel 4's 'The Political Slot', talking about Green Party-led calls to declare a Climate Emergency, and take the action needed to address the current climate crisis. A petition has now started to call for a national declaration. Read more »
Green Party Call for Climate Conscious County Budget 8th February 2019 / 16th August 2019 by timdavies At the budget meeting of Gloucestershire County Council next week, the Green Party will bring forward budget amendments to put Gloucestershire County Council on track to tackling the current climate emergency, improving air quality and public health, and supporting small businesses in Gloucestershire. Read more »
Green Party statement on Extinction Rebellion action at Ebley Mill, 6 February 8th February 2019 / 16th August 2019 by timdavies As every new scientific study is published it becomes clearer and clearer that we are facing a climate emergency greater than we ever imagined. It is already leading to mass extinctions, forced migration and threats to our ways of life. We believe that this difficult message must be told plainly and clearly alongside information and actions to both radically reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and help us adapt to our changing future. We believe it is essential that all organisations work together to achieve this. Read more »
Innovative businesses face problems posed by Brexit 29th January 2019 / 16th August 2019 by timdavies Stroud businesses plan to register in Estonia and The Netherlands in bid to mitigate Brexit hit Read more »
Green MEP calls for safer cycling and pedestrian crossing on the A419 25th January 2019 / 16th August 2019 by timdavies Please sign petition to be presented to Gloucestershire County Council Read more »