Local Green Party in North Hertfordshire and Stevenage
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 […]
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Ecotips
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 […]
