Local News

  • New videos on Electoral Reform
    The UK is one of very few nations that still use the outdated ‘first past the post’ electoral system, which systematically discriminates against smaller parties. The Green Party won 6.7% of the popular vote in the 2024 general election and only 0.6% of the seats in the House of Commons. We need a system that… Read more: New videos on Electoral Reform
  • Make Votes Matter – find out more this Thursday
    Would you like to find out more about Proportional Representation (PR): a more democrative alternative to the current First Past the Post (FPTP) voting system in England? Join us for an online talk this Thursday, 24 October, from 7.30pm with guest speaker David Gallagher. The talk is organised by Make Votes Matter, a single-issue campaign… Read more: Make Votes Matter – find out more this Thursday
  • Little Green Cinema launches in Letchworth
    Green things are sprouting in Letchworth! In response to local demand Broadway Cinema is programming 4 environment-themed films this autumn, aiming to widen understanding of the climate and ecological crisis and encourage action to protect our beautiful world. Why not go along and see them? ‘Little Green Cinema’ is rolling out monthly films on screen… Read more: Little Green Cinema launches in Letchworth
  • Make sure your MP opposes Luton Airport expansion
    Luton Rising, the owner of Luton Airport, wants to almost double capacity to 32 million passengers a year. Thousands of people across this whole rural area objected to the proposal. They objected to noise blight and logjams on road and rail services, as well as hugely increased carbon emissions. A decision on this controversial and… Read more: Make sure your MP opposes Luton Airport expansion
  • Balgiisa Ahmed for Bedwell
    There will be a by-election for a new County Councillor for the Bedwell area of Stevenage on Thursday 29th August. We are please to announce that our candidate will be Balgiisa Sheik Ahmed. Balgiisa has said: “Passionate about community well-being, I am committed to making Stevenage a safer and fairer place for everyone. I have… Read more: Balgiisa Ahmed for Bedwell
  • Live fundraiser with Carry the Can
    North Herts & Stevenage Green Partyare proud to present Carry the Can Live atRevolution Records1 – 3 Middle RowStevenage Old TownFriday 27th September 2024 Doors 5:30 pmPerformance 6:00 pmCurfew 9:00 pmBar Entrance by Donationnorthherts.greenparty.org.uk simonsmithmusic.com
  • Save our rural bus services
    Within Hertfordshire bus services, and particularly rural bus services, are in decline. The recent loss of the 366 service between Luton and Welwyn Garden City is just one example. The loss of the 366 has affected many adversely: people who are unable to drive, students, workers: both young and old. It served a semi-rural area… Read more: Save our rural bus services
  • Thank you to Stevenage Green voters
    A big thank you to all those who voted for the Green Party in the Stevenage Constituency in the General Election. It was an honour, and a privilege, to be the candidate. It was a marvellous and mainly a very positive experience. The vast majority of people were friendly and supportive, even those who didn’t… Read more: Thank you to Stevenage Green voters
  • Promising results for Greens in Stevenage
    After a step up in Green campaigning we saw record numbers voting Green in the recent Stevenage Council elections. At least 3721 people voted Green, that is 18.2% of those who voted. Paul Dawson, who will also be our parliamentary candidate in the forthcoming general election, had a standout result in Almond Hill with 28.1%… Read more: Promising results for Greens in Stevenage
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