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 »
Local Council seeks views on walking and cycling routes 17 October 2022 / 12 November 2024 by northhertsgreenparty Herts County Council is holding a consultation on the new Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) in partnership with North Herts Council until 7th November. The LCWIP sets out ideas for creating safer pavements, footpaths, pedestrian crossings and cycle routes. All relevant information – the plan and short consultation survey – can be found on the […] Read more »
Reduce food miles at growers markets 20 September 2022 / 27 October 2024 by daveeldervass Look out for Growers’ Markets in your area , where allotment-holders and gardeners swap or sell excess produce. This reduces food miles and food waste! Read more »
Our heartfelt sympathy 9 September 2022 / 27 October 2024 by daveeldervass North Herts and Stevenage Green Party is saddened by the news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen and we extend our heartfelt sympathy to the Royal Family. The Green Party co-leader Adrian Ramsay said: “This is a moment of great sadness for our nation. The Queen served this country tirelessly over her 70-year reign, bearing witness to […] Read more »
