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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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
19th May 2022 / 19th May 2022 by Susan Fenton
A barn dance is being held at Coaley Village Hall on Saturday May 28 from 8pm to 11pm. Tickets for the ‘Dance for Nature’ at the venue in The Street, Coaley GL11 5EG, cost £10 and include a light buffet. There will be a licensed bar. Profits will go to Stroud District Green Party, but […]
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16th May 2022 / 16th May 2022 by Susan Fenton
Fighting back against nationalism is the topic of an online discussion on Wednesday June 1 from 7.30pm to 9pm. The event will explore how nationalism and populism can be countered by building alliances with marginalised groups such as women, indigenous peoples, LGBTQ+, environmental groups and trades unions. The meeting is the latest in Stroud District […]
4th May 2022 / 4th May 2022 by Susan Fenton
Stroud District Green Party welcomes the decision – carried by a large majority at Thursday night’s meeting of Stroud District Council – to approve the report calling (among other things) for the removal of the controversial Blackboy clock and statue in Castle Street. Four Green councillors spoke on the subject during the Council debate. Cllr […]
25th April 2022 / 25th April 2022 by Susan Fenton
The use of satire as social commentary is the topic of an online discussion on Wednesday May 4 from 7.30pm to 9pm. Speakers from political activist collective Led by Donkeys and from Extinction Rebellion will talk about how they use humour to critique unfavourable aspects of society and to interpret political and social events. Led […]
14th April 2022 / 14th April 2022 by Susan Fenton
Stroud District Green Party wrote yesterday to MP Siobhan Baillie asking her to clarify her position on the prime minister’s energy strategy, which focuses on nuclear and fossil fuels despite the cost and the impact on carbon neutral ambitions. Our letter, also being sent to the local press, follows. Dear Ms Baillie As you know, […]
20th March 2022 / 20th March 2022 by Susan Fenton
A campaign group is being set up to campaign for changes to the national policies that are causing the increasing cases of poverty in Stroud District. The first meeting will be on Friday April 1 from 7.30pm to 9pm. The group will complement the valuable practical work already being done by local food hubs and […]
