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 »
North Herts bulk buy solar panel scheme 3 September 2022 / 11 November 2024 by daveeldervass Would you like to invest in reducing your energy bills in the future and cut your carbon emissions at the same time? If you live in North Herts, or run a business here, you can register for a solar panel group buying scheme. Similar schemes have saved their members 20-35% on their purchase. North Herts […] Read more »
Save money and the planet with a steamer! 3 September 2022 / 27 October 2024 by daveeldervass If you use a steamer for your veg(especially greens or beans) or even just a sieve above the pan you are cooking your potatoes or pasta in and cover with a lid, you get tastier veg and only use one ring to cook, saving money on gas/electric! Read more »
Take action for hedgerows 31 August 2022 / 11 November 2024 by daveeldervass The humble hedgerow is the unsung hero of our countryside. Hedges connect habitats and provide homes for wildlife. They protect the soil, clean the air and absorb carbon emissions. But around half our hedgerows have been lost since the end of the Second World War – leaving us vulnerable to the threats of climate change and air pollution, while intensifying nature’s decline. The […] Read more »
Stop the industrial fishing frenzy 21 August 2022 / 11 November 2024 by daveeldervass I just called on the government to tweak fishing licenses to ban all types of destructive fishing from Marine Protected Areas. You can too, it only take a few clicks: https://act.gp/34tZJRoThe government has long called itself a world leader in ocean protection but it’s clear that they are leaving the UK high and dry. Delicately […] Read more »
Ecotips for saving water in the house 16 August 2022 / 11 November 2024 by daveeldervass Some ideas to help us save water – and our rivers and streams – during the current drought! Read more »
Ecotips for saving water in the garden 10 August 2022 / 11 November 2024 by daveeldervass Let your lawn turn golden, grass is resilient and will bounce back again once it rains. Hosepipes and sprinklers use about 1000 liters of water per hour (or 12 baths), so use a watering can instead. Switch to a smaller paddling pool as the large ones use the same amount of water as a family of […] Read more »
Save water – and our streams – with a free gadget 2 August 2022 / 11 November 2024 by daveeldervass The record-breaking heat we experienced recently, along with very little rainfall, have put a real strain on our local environment. The less water we take from it, the better our streams and their ecosystems will survive. As part of their Save Our Streams (SOS) campaign, Affinity Water are offering a free water-saving gadget. To save […] Read more »
