Ecotips
10 January 2023 / 12 October 2024 by daveeldervass
Please don’t add any unwanted gifts to landfill! Instead donate to charity shops or Food Banks. Reuse is even better for the environment than recycling! Did you know that Food Banks distribute toiletries as well as food to people who are struggling? Local foodbanks: Letchworth, Hitchin and Baldock Stevenage
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Local Campaigns Luton Airport Expansion
31 December 2022 / 12 October 2024 by daveeldervass
Luton Airport update The statutory consultation on the “Future Luton” proposals (to grow capacity from 18 million up to 32 million passengers per year) closed on 4th April (we submitted a response on behalf of the group), but you can still sign the petition to Parliament against airport expansion at https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/610459Shortly after the consultation closed, […]
Democracy
29 December 2022 / 12 October 2024 by daveeldervass
New laws passed in 2022 mean that you now need an approved form of voter photo id to vote at a polling station. This is an unnecessary law – there are hardly any cases of voter impersonation. It is an expensive law – it is estimated that it will cost £180 million per decade to […]
National Campaigns
29 December 2022 / 11 November 2024 by daveeldervass
We need MPs to urge the Government to take action North Herts and Stevenage Green Pary supports Client Earth’s campaign to prompt action on air pollution by the government. As you know, illegal and harmful levels of air pollution across the UK are damaging people’s health, reducing their quality of life and cutting lives short. Earlier this […]
29 December 2022 / 27 October 2024 by daveeldervass
Have you thought about making an Eco Travel New Year’s Resolution? For example, have a No fly 2023. Or find a more eco way to have a holiday (travel/ where you stay). Or using public transport more often. Or using your bike/walking more in everyday life? Eco Wishes for 2023 Katrina
National Campaigns Speakers Corner
13 December 2022 / 27 October 2024 by daveeldervass
The BREXIT debate briefly re-ignited a couple of weeks ago and was quickly extinguished by team Rishi. But it wasn’t put out, it is smouldering away like a not so dormant volcano. Brexit’s done! It may be but the elusive BREXIT opportunities should be hailed as intangible cultural heritage along with the French baguette – […]
Speakers Corner
8 December 2022 / 12 November 2024 by daveeldervass
I am delighted that Herts CC and North Herts Council are planning action to improve the provision for cycling and walking. Improvement is a good thing, but only if they create a network and prioritise Active Travel over motor vehicles. However, in general I don’t feel the plans go far enough, and that risks making […]
6 December 2022 / 27 October 2024 by daveeldervass
In 2019 there were an estimated 23 million unwanted Christmas gifts sent to landfill. This year try and buy gifts people will really want. Or even consider buying second hand or vintage to make them more sustainable ! Eco wishes Katrina
Fairer Communities
27 November 2022 / 27 October 2024 by daveeldervass
HertsHelp has a comprehensive list of local sources of cost of living support: https://www.hertshelp.net/cost-of-living-support.aspx You can also get in touch with HertsHelp by email info@hertshelp.net or call 0300 123 4044. For a list of foodbanks In Hertfordshire: https://directory.hertfordshire.gov.uk/Search?CategoryId=161&SM=ServiceSearch Free confidential advice on household finances, benefits, energy gas and electric bills, scams etc. is also available […]
Local News
24 November 2022 / 27 October 2024 by daveeldervass
We are shocked and saddened by the news of Councillor Judi Billing’s passing. As district councillor for Hitchin Bearton and county councillor for Hitchin North she was a well respected, helpful and involved member of our local community. We respected Judi’s vast experience and passion, and are grateful for her help in implementing some great […]
Climate Emergency Local Campaigns
20 November 2022 / 27 October 2024 by daveeldervass
Stevenage Campaigner Jim, Hitchin campaigner Mary, co-chair Anni and Parliamentary candidate for Stevenage Paul attended today’s Hertfordshire Climate Change and Sustainability Partnership (HCCSP) event in Potters Bar. Anni Sander NH&S Green Party Co-chair said: “It was great to connect with other environmental campaigners from across the county and learn more about what the councils are […]
Climate Emergency National Campaigns
19 November 2022 / 27 October 2024 by daveeldervass
As Greens we know there are solutions to the energy crisis, yet the government is shamelessly continuing to accelerate the climate emergency and inequality and is letting this country down. They have promised to limit the price of home energy for six months. But, will it be enough and what happens next? How do we […]
Climate Emergency Local Campaigns Speakers Corner
A statement by Tim Lee, Green Party candidate for Baldock Town Yesterday (Thu 17 Nov 2022) I spoke on behalf of the local Green Party in favour of the proposed development of a solar ‘farm’ on land to the north and east of Great Wymondley, Hertfordshire. I share many of the local concerns but believe […]
Fairer Communities Speakers Corner
18 November 2022 / 27 October 2024 by daveeldervass
An opinion piece by Hugh Parker, Co-Chair of North Herts and Stevenage Green Party Millions of people’s personal finances have been thrown into chaos by a reckless government with only a partial understanding of macro-economics. The market turmoil they unleashed was entirely predictable. Just as people were giving a sigh of relief that the government’s […]
Climate Emergency Fairer Communities Speakers Corner
17 November 2022 / 27 October 2024 by daveeldervass
An opinion piece by Tim Lee, Green Party candidate for Baldock Town The Cost of Living Crisis is painfully real for most people, barely noticed by some, and enriching a few, such are the great inequalities in our society. Several events have lead to current rapidly rising prices, high inflation: Brexit, Covid, the Ukraine war, […]
13 November 2022 / 27 October 2024 by daveeldervass
On Monday the UN chief issued a stark warning – the world is on a “highway to climate hell”. His message was clear. We need urgent action from world leaders at COP27. Or we face global disaster. But standing in the way of progress is a dangerous treaty. One that allows fossil fuel companies […]
1 November 2022 / 27 October 2024 by daveeldervass
Fashion contributes massively to global pollution and energy use in its manufacture. Why not play your part in reducing the amount of clothing being produced in the world (and then often dumped) by using clothes for several years! Learn more by looking up ‘slow fashion’. With thanks to Katrina Nice for this week’s ecotip.
Climate Emergency Fairer Communities National Campaigns
23 October 2022 / 27 November 2024 by daveeldervass
The UK’s biggest ‘green’ energy company Drax is hiding a dirty secret. In order to create ‘clean’ energy for the UK, they have endangered the health of poor and majority black communities in the US, and cut down vast swathes of ancient forest in Canada. [1] [2] This is a scandal. Will you tell the […]
20 September 2022 / 27 October 2024 by daveeldervass
Look out for Growers’ Markets in your area , where allotment-holders and gardeners swap or sell excess produce. This reduces food miles and food waste!
9 September 2022 / 27 October 2024 by daveeldervass
North Herts and Stevenage Green Party is saddened by the news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen and we extend our heartfelt sympathy to the Royal Family. The Green Party co-leader Adrian Ramsay said: “This is a moment of great sadness for our nation. The Queen served this country tirelessly over her 70-year reign, bearing witness to […]
3 September 2022 / 11 November 2024 by daveeldervass
Would you like to invest in reducing your energy bills in the future and cut your carbon emissions at the same time? If you live in North Herts, or run a business here, you can register for a solar panel group buying scheme. Similar schemes have saved their members 20-35% on their purchase. North Herts […]
3 September 2022 / 27 October 2024 by daveeldervass
If you use a steamer for your veg(especially greens or beans) or even just a sieve above the pan you are cooking your potatoes or pasta in and cover with a lid, you get tastier veg and only use one ring to cook, saving money on gas/electric!
Biodiversity Climate Emergency National Campaigns
31 August 2022 / 11 November 2024 by daveeldervass
The humble hedgerow is the unsung hero of our countryside. Hedges connect habitats and provide homes for wildlife. They protect the soil, clean the air and absorb carbon emissions. But around half our hedgerows have been lost since the end of the Second World War – leaving us vulnerable to the threats of climate change and air pollution, while intensifying nature’s decline. The […]
Biodiversity National Campaigns
21 August 2022 / 11 November 2024 by daveeldervass
I just called on the government to tweak fishing licenses to ban all types of destructive fishing from Marine Protected Areas. You can too, it only take a few clicks: https://act.gp/34tZJRoThe government has long called itself a world leader in ocean protection but it’s clear that they are leaving the UK high and dry. Delicately […]
