26 February 2025 / 26 February 2025 by mollyscottcato
In a monumental U-turn, the Liberal Democrat-led Council has scrapped the controversial Camden Road bus gate after a storm of public opposition. The proposed scheme, which was meant to reduce traffic and improve air quality, instead triggered a fierce backlash from residents. Many argued that the bus gate would rather push traffic into already congested […]
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13 March 2024 / 15 April 2024 by mollyscottcato
The Green Party has announced its ambitions for the Stroud District Council elections in May. With 14 councillors currently, the Greens have been part of the ruling alliance on the council since 2012 and have led the alliance since 2022. The party aims to build on its success by fielding candidates for all 51 council […]
5 March 2024 / 5 March 2024 by mollyscottcato
Chloe Turner has been announced as the Green Party’s candidate for the new North Cotswolds constituency. She currently represents Minchinhampton on both Stroud District Council and Gloucestershire County Council. Commenting on the new North Cotswolds constituency, Chloe said: “After years of Conservative apathy, I believe there is appetite among voters for a hardworking MP who […]
The Green Party is proposing to raise over £50bn annually by the end of the next parliament through taxing wealth fairly. The proposal is part of the Green Party’s five-point plan to counter the cost-of-living crisis and deliver a fairer and more caring country in next week’s Budget. [1] Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer said: […]
31 January 2024 / 31 January 2024 by mollyscottcato
A report by the Climate Change Committee (CCC) has accused the UK government of giving ‘mixed messages’ at the COP28 climate summit held in Dubai in December [1]. The CCC said: “The international perception of the UK’s climate ambition suffered from mixed messages following announcements on new fossil fuel developments and the prime minister’s speech […]
29 January 2024 / 13 March 2024 by mollyscottcato
Green Party co-leader Adrian Ramsay said the International Court of Justice interim ruling underscored the need for a renewed political initiative to secure an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages and a long-term peace. Ramsay said: “The International Court of Justice is right to insist that Israel must ‘take all measures within its power’ to […]
5 September 2020 / 19 April 2024 by amysparling
Bristol Greens propose motion following Lambeth success Lambeth Green Councillor, Scott Ainslie, has led the first successful Slavery Reparation motion in the UK. Ainslie, having co-authored the motion with the Stop the Maangamizi campaign, gained cross-party support to pass the motion. This motion calls on the Government to launch a commission into UK involvement in […]
21 July 2020 / 19 April 2024 by amysparling
The French Green Party has continued its success in the second round of municipal elections The French Green Party, Europe Ecologie Les Verts (EELV), has been building on the success of the first round of municipal elections in 2020. The second round was scheduled to be held in March but was postponed due to the […]
15 July 2020 / 19 April 2024 by amysparling
Bristol Councillor, Carla Denyer, awarded in ‘Top 50 Women In Engineering Sustainability’ Awards 2020 Carla Denyer has been recognised for her contribution to overcoming the challenge of sustainability. Having studied mechanical engineering and specialising in renewable energy, Carla has been working towards sustainability both within her city of Bristol and further afield. After becoming a […]
