Green group welcomes rethink of parking charge proposals 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." Read more »
Local litter pick highlights plastic waste problem 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. Read more »
Greens To Call for Second Vote on Brexit 4th August 2018 / 30th August 2019 by timdavies Local farmers and business leaders concerned about negative local impacts of Brexit Read more »
Stroud District Green Party’s submission to the Gloucestershire 2050 Consultation 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. Read more »
Proposal for Parking Charges in Wotton 14th July 2018 / 30th August 2019 by timdavies Green and Lib Dem Councillors Share Their Views Read more »
Green Councillors Voice Their Views on Trump’s Visit 12th July 2018 / 30th August 2019 by timdavies The Green Party categorically rejects Trump's views, actions and policies; and supports peaceful protest on his visit to the UK. Read more »
Secrecy and Lawyer’s Bills Shroud GCC’s Incinerator 11th July 2018 / 30th August 2019 by timdavies Gloucestershire County Council Cabinet continue to hide true costs and risks of Javelin Park Read more »
Expert environmental work wins Stroud District Council top award 14th June 2018 / 30th August 2019 by timdavies Stroud District Council principal planning officer Conrad Moore was presented with a Natural England award for strategies drawn up for how Rodborough Common and the Severn Estuary cope with rising numbers of people living nearby. Read more »
Green Party welcomes Incinerator Information ruling 12th June 2018 / 30th August 2019 by timdavies In March 2017 local Stroud Green Party member Tim Davies, submitted a Freedom of Information request to Gloucestershire County Council for a report they had commissioned from Ernst and Young on the affordability of the Incinerator contract. When this request was refused Mr Davies appealed to the Information Commissioner, who has just released her decision in his favour. GCC now have 35 days to comply or appeal the decision. Read more »
Molly Scott Cato On Brexit: Tewkesbury, June 28th 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. Read more »