Your local Green Party covers both Stevenage and North Herts Council areas. Each area has their own campaign group – click here to get involved in North Herts!
Our Goals
We support local election campaigns for Green Party candidates in both County Council and District Council elections. This involves planning social media strategies, organising leafleting and advertising campaigns in the run up to elections, and engaging with the community to build strong local connections. We do this because we believe in the power of local government to make life better for people and to protect our natural world, and work to make sure that everyone in North Herts is able to vote Green. Our strategies are proven to succeed; There are now more Greens in local government than ever before!
What Areas Do WE Cover?
We cover the same area as the North Herts District Council, as shown above. It includes the towns of Royston, Letchworth, Baldock, Hitchin and Knebworth, as well as the surrounding villages.
How do Local Elections Work?
Elections in the UK are run on a First Past the Post system, where the candidate with the most votes wins and all other votes are discarded. Unfortunately this often means that the majority of people do not have their interests represented in government, and feel forced to vote tactically rather than on the issues that mean something to them. To fix this, the Green Party is pushing for a better, fairer system. Click here to learn more about Proportional Representation.
Local government in Hertfordshire is split into 3 levels, each with different responsibilities. We focus on the top 2 levels: County Council and District Council.
Hertfordshire County Council is the upper level of local government. Elections run every 4 years, with the next one in May 2029. There are 9 councillors elected from North Herts, although none from the Green Party at present.
District councils are the second tier of local government. Elections are also held every 4 years, with the next one due in May 2028. There are 51 council seats available.
The different responsibilities of each council are shown below:
How can I Get Involved?
We need you! Whether you’re getting interested in politics for the first time or have been involved for many years, you can contribute to growing the Green movement in North Herts. Some of the ways you can include:
- Donate: Your donations allow us to support more candidates during elections, and help us keep a strong online presence during these crucial times.
- Join: Come and meet us! We hold regular meet-ups in person and online to discuss our campaigns and improve our strategies. If you have experience with campaigning, marketing, social media, or have ideas to share, we would love to hear from you.
- Spread the word: Follow us on social media, create or share posts, or talk to friends and family in person.