News from North Herefordshire constituency and council wards
Ellie Chowns Herefordshire Council North Herefordshire
30 May 2018 by
Last Friday’s Annual Meeting of Herefordshire Council (25 May 2018) approved various positive changes to the Constitution. One very good set of changes will improve the process for public questions: the word limit per question has been doubled to 140, the six-questions-per-person-per-year limit has been changed to one-question-per-person-per-meeting, and responses to questions will now be […]
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North Herefordshire Press releases
15 May 2018 by
North Herefordshire Green Party is calling on the head of the Forestry Commission to halt plans for large-scale commercial development in Mortimer Forest. The Greens are asking commission chairman Sir Harry Studholme to intervene and scrap “damaging” plans for 68 holiday houses on 125 acres of forest below High Vinnalls close to the Herefordshire-Shropshire border. […]
Leominster News North Herefordshire Town and Parish Councils
Green Party town & county councillor Jenny Bartlett, has been installed as the 464th Mayor of Leominster. She is the second Green mayor of the town in four years (the term of office is one year). In her acceptance speech, Jenny said she will treat the job as a much more than a ceremonial role and […]
Ellie Chowns North Herefordshire
2 May 2018 by
First of all big thanks to everyone who helped with newsletter distribution recently – great to have you as part of the team. I held another surgery in Cradley last week – non-stop visits from residents for 2 hours; really good to meet so many people. Lots of issues raised regarding highways; I’ve followed up […]
15 April 2018 by
On 26 March, I held my first ‘ward surgery’ at Bishops Frome Village Centre. This was a bit of an experiment. Many thanks to Godfrey, Tony and Robin who came along for a chat and a cuppa. We inspected some potholes and drainage issues in the village, and collected a bagful of litter while we […]
Bromyard
14 April 2018 by
7.30pm at the Falcon Hotel, Bromyard, for friendly conversation with like minded folk. Non-party members welcome. Meetings on the first Monday of every month.
National and global North Herefordshire parliament
25 March 2018 / 1 December 2021 by
Bill Wiggin MP, has long campaigned for stronger regulation of the press. The subject tops his website’s list of campaigns. Private Eye’s recent report “HEREFORD BEEF” refers to his most recent Commons intervention in which he is highly critical of the Hereford Times. The Hansard record of the debate is here
Bromyard North Herefordshire
21 February 2018 by
We meet in the Lounge Bar of The Falcon Hotel , Bromyard at 7.30pm for drinks and friendly conversation with the like minded on the first Monday of every month
North Herefordshire
7pm in the Poetry Room, the Falcon Hotel, Bromyard HR7 4BT.
Meet 2.30pm on Bircher Common (Take turn for Croft Castle off B4362 and instead of bearing left up to castle, keep straight on. Go over cattle grid and immediately turn right and park.) Afterwards, back to Pete & Felicity’s for tea. Tel. 01568 78088 for more information.
7pm at The Bell Inn, Etnam Street, Leominster HR6 8AE. An informal gathering for Greens and other likeminded people. All Welcome
31 January 2018 by
7pm at The Bell Inn, Etnam Street, Leominster HR6 8AE. An informal gathering for Greens and other like-minded people. May include a discussion about working with other parties. All welcome.
Meet at 2.30pm. Tel. 01885 483425 for address and further information Please wear strong boots or shoes as the ground is pretty muddy
21 December 2017 by
7pm at The Bell Inn, Etnam Street, Leominster HR6 8AE. An informal gathering for Greens and other like-minded people. All Welcome
Hereford & South Herefordshire North Herefordshire
7 for 7.30pm at the Community Centre, Leominster HR6 8NJ Come and celebrate the New Year with a bring and share meal, live music and song. £3.00 each to cover room hire. More details from 01568 780886
Meet at 1.45pm for start at 2pm in Cradley – Tel. 07848 007918 for address and further information. An additional interest will be Bill and Susie’s house built to passivhaus design.
26 November 2017 by
14 December 7pm at Handley Organics, 5 High Street, Ledbury HR8 1DS
Elections North Herefordshire
13 November 2017 by
Ellie Chowns, the Green Party candidate in the current Herefordshire Council by-election is working hard to reach voters and win back a seat formerly held by the Greens. Ellie is standing for election at Bishop’s Frome & Cradley, a large rural ward which straddles the A4103 Hereford to Worcester Road around Fromes Hill. For many […]
7 November 2017 by
Good news! The press release below from IOC confirms they are standing aside in favour of Ellie Chowns. Ellie contested the seat in May 2015, the sole challenger to Conservative Patricia Morgan, and captured 31% of the vote. This time both Labour and Lib Dems are also standing, but they have a poor record in […]
Elections Herefordshire Council North Herefordshire
16 October 2017 by
The by-election follows the recent resignation of Conservative Councillor, Patricia Morgan. Ellie’s message to all ward residents: *I will back you up at every turn. I have the right skills to serve you well. I have over 20 years of experience in representing people whose voices were not heard when I worked for charities. Our […]
Ellie Chowns Herefordshire Council North Herefordshire Transport
From Dr Ellie Chowns (Green Party), Bishop’s Frome & Cradley Ward 16 October 2017 Dear Councillor Johnson, Re: Road closures for resurfacing work on the A4103 I will shortly be a candidate in the Herefordshire Council by-election at Bishop’s Frome & Cradley and I have been busy talking to residents about their concerns. Without a […]
Leominster News North Herefordshire
14 September 2017 by
10 – 4 at The Priory Church. Lots of help needed with this key event in our year. Help needed on the day and with setting up/clearing up, refreshments etc. Contact 01568 780886
Leominster News Other Groups
Wed 18th – Transition cycle ride, meet in Corn Square,Leominster at 10am. A leisurely ride taking in some local orchards, stopping for coffee and back around 1pm. All welcome, including novices. All walks, bike rides, teas etc. are fundraisers for the Green Party, as well as being pleasant social occasions, and we suggest a minimum contribution […]
21 June 2017 by Green Party Admin
Wednesday 23rd August – Summer Social and Quiz at 7.30pm. De Koffie Pot, Hereford Tuesday 12th September – North Herefordshire Green Party AGM at 6.30pm followed by Bring and Share meal, at Canon Frome Court. Wednesday 11th October – Hereford & South Herefordshire Green Party AGM at 7pm. De Koffie Pot, Hereford All walks, bike […]
