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15 November 2020 / 4 June 2024 by
In recent times, Westminster has moved to exert ever-greater control over the planning system though incremental changes to National Policy and Guidance. Local decision-making has been squeezed, so that people have gradually had less and less say in what gets built in their neighbourhoods. The latest proposals – promoted as the solution to England’s housing […]
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9 October 2020 by
Whenever you buy anything online – from your weekly shop to your annual holiday – you could be raising free donations for West Midlands Green Party with easyfundraising. There are over 4,000 shops and sites on board ready to make a donation – including eBay, Argos, John Lewis, ASOS, Booking.com and M&S – and it […]
11 September 2020 by
We need to talk about climate & nature If there’s one thing that (nearly) everyone agrees on, it’s this: the big issues shouldn’t be party political footballs. Instead, we need to find common ground. Whether we’re talking about social care, the NHS, or environmental protection, we need to listen to everyone and work out solutions […]
Herefordshire Green Party, including our seven councillors, are hugely concerned to protect our precious river ecosystems from phosphate pollution from the increasing numbers of intensive stock rearing units being approved in the countryside. This has had a particularly grievous impact for Herefordshire, the majority of which is in the catchment of the iconic River Wye, […]
10 September 2020 by
We’re delighted that two local members have won in the recent internal elections. Julia Lagoutte was elected Publications Co-Ordinator beating two other candidates. The Co-Ordinator role is defined as: To support the development of publications during local and nation elections, ensuring Green Party publications accord with the house style, electoral law and other legal requirements. […]
Herefordshire for Europe Webinar Thursday 1st October at 1800 Herefordshire for Europe‘s webinar on 1 October will cover the proposed European Green Deal – how the European Union is addressing the pressing issues of climate change and environmental degradation. Molly Scott Cato and Emilien Gasc will each speak for 15 minutes with time for questions […]
29 August 2020 by
22 August 2020 by
21 September 7-8.30pm: Natalie Bennett will speak to Herefordshire Green Parties prior to their Annual General Meetings Hear directly from Natalie about what’s happening in the House of Lords and what we can do about the Agriculture Bill, the changes to the planning system and other issues. All welcome – please sign up for the […]
19 August 2020 by
Hereford is one of 100 places invited by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government to be part of the £3.6 billion Towns Fund, a scheme that seeks to support economic growth in towns and cities around the UK. Hereford is in line to secure up to £25m for regeneration projects in the city. […]
16 August 2020 by
Herefordshire Greens are calling for the government to make it as easy and as rapid as possible for A-level students to appeal their results. Councillor Felicity Norman, cabinet member for children and families said, “Although it is clear that many of our young people are pleased with their results, many others have been devastated to […]
12 August 2020 by
An update from Green Councillor Ellie Chowns, cabinet member for environment, economy and skills, on the progress Herefordshire Council is making to develop a plan to address the climate and ecological emergency: “I’m delighted that the 2020 Climate Challenge project has kicked off properly now, with the first set of meetings held for both council and county […]
4 August 2020 by
The House of Lords, Executive & Policy Development Committee Elections 2020 are now underway for Green Party England & Wales. Voting closes 10pm on 31 August 2020. Only members can vote – you should have received an email with instructions by now. Let us know if you haven’t. Two local members are standing: Natalia Waring […]
15 July 2020 by
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28 April 2020 by
7.30-9pm. Have your comments and suggestions ready! Meet on Zoom.
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3 January 2020 by
“Trees Are the Key” is an inspirational 40-minute documentary narrated by Kate Winslet. It was made in conjunction with The Word Forest Organisation, a Dorset charity that plants trees, builds classrooms and facilitates education in rural Kenya. It also shines a spotlight on the women’s empowerment group, Mothers of the Forest. It tells the story […]
Hereford & South Herefordshire Local News
13 December 2019 by
7.30 to 9.30pm at Left Bank Village, HEREFORD. Let’s cheers to a greener and more sustainable 2020! Complimentary mulled wine and mince pies and lots of merry-making!
12 November 2019 by
at 7.30pm at Left Bank Hereford Herefordshire Council is re-writing its core strategy (Local Plan) . What should it say about housing? A discussion evening organised in association with the Herefordshire Centre for Community Led Housing. Council Cabinet members and officers are expected to attend.
11 November 2019 by
Herefordshire Green Party social media posts are promoted by: Glenn Storhaug on behalf of Diana Toynbee (Green Party) both c/o 41 Green St, Hereford, HR1 2QH. AND by Helen Heathfield on behalf of Ellie Chowns (Green Party) both c/o 12 Canon Frome Court, Ledbury, HR8 2TD.
4 October 2019 by
Apologies for the late notice, this event is cancelled. Watch this space for news of other green events
17 September 2019 by
Cultural Emergence is a toolkit designed to create cultures of personal leadership, collective intelligence and planetary care. Developed by Looby Macnamara in collaboration with other global visionaries, join Looby to find out how Cultural Emergence can support you in creating regenerative cultures in your own life and relationship, as well as how it can ripple out into the world. Discover […]
Mark E Thomas, author of the book 99%: Mass Impoverishment and How We Can End It, will talk about why we are now looking at the first generation in living memory that can expect to be poorer than their parents. This is mass impoverishment in action and the result of political choices rather than cast-iron […]
