Ecotips
13 April 2022 / 27 November 2024 by daveeldervass
Eco Tip : Consider growing more native or even “Mediterranean” plants this year which are more resilient and need less water to survive, as global warming increases. Rosemary and thyme are good choices and useful cooking herbs too!
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Elections
10 April 2022 / 27 November 2024 by daveeldervass
In these unprecedented times, Conservatives turn their back on the onshore wind farms. Tim Lee, our candidate for Baldock, questions the short-sightedness of their approach Solar and Wind electricity costs about 3p per kWh. It is the cheapest source of electricity. You are paying over 10x that much for your electricity. Why? The Conservative government […]
9 April 2022 / 27 November 2024 by daveeldervass
The confirmed list of Green Party candidates for North Hertfordshire: Baldock Town: Tim Lee Hitchin Bearton: Anni Sander Hitchin Priory: Deolinda Eltringham Hitchin Walsworth: Will Lavin Kimpton: Davina Malcolm Letchworth South East: Hazel Middleton Letchworth South West: Alan Borgars Letchworth Wilbury: Ian Clayfield Royston Heath: Hugh Parker Royston Meridian: John Hully Our candidates in Stevenage […]
Development Comments
4 April 2022 / 27 November 2024 by daveeldervass
North Herts and Stevenage Green Party comments on the outline Planning Application 18/01154/OP for a development of 700 houses on the Green Belt, north of Highover Farm The North Herts and Stevenage Green Party objects to this proposal primarily on the grounds that it represents urban sprawl, unjustified encroachment into the Green Belt, does not […]
Climate Emergency
25 March 2022 / 27 November 2024 by daveeldervass
We invite our members and supporters to join us for Earth Hour 2022 by switching off your lights for one hour, on 26 March at 20:30 local time. Every year on the last Saturday in March, supporters in over 190 countries unite to raise awareness of the issues facing the Earth. It is a small […]
22 March 2022 / 27 November 2024 by daveeldervass
World Water Day 2022 World Water Day is celebrated on the 22nd March every year. Started in 1993 and coordinated by UN-Water, World Water Day raises awareness of 2 billion people living without access to safe water. Its core focus is to support achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: water and sanitation for all […]
21 March 2022 / 27 November 2024 by daveeldervass
NEVER throw away plastic bottles with any amount of water in them. Respect the local ground water, and offer the water to any plant nearby. It will enjoy it! Then recycle the plastic bottle, thank you. To learn more about groundwater, read our news article on World Water Day
Climate Emergency Members' Activities
20 March 2022 / 27 November 2024 by daveeldervass
Report released Action needed to reach Net Zero by 2030 In October 2020 one of our Stevenage members, Jim Borcherds, was invited by Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) to join a Citizens Panel on Climate Change. The panel was professionally moderated over four short sessions. The first two sessions were taken up with expert presentations […]
Members' Activities
Action needed to reach Net Zero by 2030 In October 2020 one of our Stevenage members, Jim Borcherds, was invited by Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) to join a Citizens Panel on Climate Change. The panel was professionally moderated over four short sessions. The first two sessions were taken up with expert presentations while the last […]
14 March 2022 / 31 March 2024 by daveeldervass
14th March 2022: Remember to only boil the amount of water in your kettle that you actually need for your hot drinks, rather than fill up to the top each time. The electricity you save will help the planet AND your bank balance! And watch this video for tips on how to keep your home free […]
14 March 2022 / 27 November 2024 by daveeldervass
We are delighted to announce that Anni Sander, the Co-Chair of North Hertfordshire and Stevenage Green Party, received a Green Award as part of this year’s North Herts Council’s Chair’s Community Recognition Awards at the ceremony held on Friday the 10th of March. These Awards recognise the impact and the work that individuals have done […]
13 March 2022 / 27 November 2024 by daveeldervass
Deolinda Eltringham, our Membership Officer, has been actively involved in the North Herts Inter Faith Forum’s efforts to combat the effects of climate change by planting trees. Since autumn 2021 they have been planting tress in a large field in Little Hadham as the first step in turning it into a “Peace” woodland, for community […]
24 February 2022 / 24 March 2024 by daveeldervass
I have lived, studied, and worked in Hertfordshire for 40 years, the last 15 in North Herts. I studied engineering and built aircraft, then switched to computing and business management, before specialising in mobile solutions, which you might be using. If you use an EE Android phone and buy from Google Play, you use one […]
Local Campaigns Luton Airport Expansion
31 December 2021 / 27 November 2024 by daveeldervass
London Luton Airport expansion Over the last few years London Luton Airport Limited (LLAL) have submitted a number of proposals to significantly and aggressively expand the airport. Aviation is the fastest growing producer of greenhouse gasses. North Hertfordshire District Council, the British Parliament, leading scientists and environmental organisations worldwide agree that we live in a […]
26 December 2021 / 31 March 2024 by daveeldervass
26th December 2021: “Think about taking a year off flying to reduce carbon emissions and create a movement away from air travel. At a time when we need to slash our emissions, flying less is the quickest and easiest way to reduce our carbon footprint. For more information see Flight Free 2022.” 20th December 2021: […]
25 October 2021 / 31 March 2024 by daveeldervass
25th October 2021:- 18th October 2021:- “We are in a real Climate Emergency. Could you raise awareness and take part at 6pm on Saturday 30 October on the eve of COP26 in Clang for the Climate? Please tell your neighbours why you are making this noise!! Churches have also been asked to ring their bells! https://clangforclimate.org/” […]
Biodiversity Climate Emergency Local Campaigns
6 August 2021 / 12 October 2024 by daveeldervass
North Herts & Stevenage Green Party are proud to present the second round of free expert talks on climate change and solutions! All Recordings Now Available! Sustainable Lifestyle: Click Here Food & Farming : Towards a Healthy Future: Click Here Scroll down for earlier recordings from the “Truth for a Change” series, Autumn 2019 – Biodiversity, Lifestyle, Climate […]
Local Campaigns
24 July 2021 / 1 December 2024 by daveeldervass
Let’s S. C. R. A. P. Fly Tipping Article submitted by new member, Kruna Vukmirovic Around two-thirds of fly tips are household waste. Items and bags left beside street bins, recycling banks, on the floor of communal bin areas, or outside closed Household Waste Recycling Centres and charity shops constitute fly tipping. All households and […]
27 April 2021 / 24 March 2024 by daveeldervass
“Having a Green in the room provides a voice for the environment, the climate and social justice, areas we believe other parties are failing to match their rhetoric with meaningful action” The Green Party is expecting to make significant gains across the country in the local elections next month, as it stands a record number […]
21 April 2021 / 24 March 2024 by daveeldervass
Anni Sander and Tim Lee, Herts County Council candidate councillors state that when elected the Green Party will: Buses are a vital component of a well connected integrated transport system, which has a significant impact on social justice, reducing environmental impact and the well-being of the UK population. Why we need to do this For […]
12 March 2021 / 1 December 2024 by daveeldervass
Litter, such as discarded Plastics, don’t just look terrible, they also endanger wildlife habitats and harm the environment. Dropped PPE (particularly disposable face masks and plastic gloves) in public places are a consequence of Covid. If you choose to litter pick at the moment, you must observe social distancing and be extra careful around hand […]
4 March 2021 / 24 March 2024 by daveeldervass
Adina Claire – Hitchwood Offa and Hoo Hitchwood Offa & Hoo is an area of vital importance in preserving the integrity of local green areas and maintaining the local rural economy and lifestyle. As the local councillor I would fight for a review of the current local plan, which is now fundamentally out of date, […]