Condolences for Councillor Judy Billing 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 […] Read more »
Green campaigners meet council officers 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 […] Read more »
How do we really overcome the energy crisis? 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 […] Read more »
Solar Power Generation at Great Wymondley 19 November 2022 / 27 October 2024 by daveeldervass 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 […] Read more »
Government pours gasoline on the cost-of-living conflagration 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 […] Read more »
The cost of living crisis is painfully real 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, […] Read more »
Stop fossil fuel companies obstructing climate action 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 […] Read more »
Slow fashion 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. Read more »
Drax’s ‘green energy’ scandal 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 […] Read more »
Meet our Parliamentary Candidates 18 October 2022 / 12 November 2024 by northhertsgreenparty North Herts and Stevenage Green Party have selected three parliamentary candidates who will stand in the upcoming General Elections. Our candidates (in alphabetical order) are Paul Dawson (Stevenage), Danielle Kaye (North East Herts) and William Lavin (Hitchin and Harpenden). They have all been actively involved in Green Party politics and have many years of experience […] Read more »
