Last chance to object to application to build on green belt at edge of Hitchin 22 January 2023 / 12 October 2024 by daveeldervass The Consultation Expiry Date for an application to build 47 houses on the meadow at the top of Grays Lane, Hitchin, has been extended to January 26th. This relates to Planning Application (Ref: 22/03092/FP) The Application is to build a new road and junction on the existing bridle way and enable another development in the […] Read more »
Green ways to use your unwanted gifts 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 Read more »
Oppose Luton Airport Expansion: 2022 posts 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, […] Read more »
Don’t lose your right to vote 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 […] Read more »
Urge the government to clean up our air 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 […] Read more »
Your Green resolutions for 2023! 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 Read more »
Liar, liar, Brexit’s on fire! 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 – […] Read more »
Prioritise Active Travel over motor vehicles 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 […] Read more »
Think Green when buying gifts 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 Read more »
Cost of living resources 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 […] Read more »
