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. […]
Category: North Herefordshire
News from North Herefordshire constituency and council wards
Ellie Chowns – Councillor news 1 May 2018
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 […]
Ellie Chowns – Ward surgeries
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 […]
Bill Wiggin MP vs Hereford Times
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 […]
6 March: North Herefordshire Green Party meeting
7pm in the Poetry Room, the Falcon Hotel, Bromyard HR7 4BT. […]
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18 March: (nb change of date) Walk and tea with Pete and Felicity
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. […]
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10 May: Leominster Green Drinks
7pm at The Bell Inn, Etnam Street, Leominster HR6 8AE. An informal gathering for Greens and other likeminded people. All Welcome […]
8 Feb: Green Drinks, Leominster
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. […]
18 Feb: Walk and tea with Roger Pugh at Bromyard
Meet at 2.30pm. Tel. 01885 483425 for address and further information Please wear strong boots or shoes as the ground is pretty muddy […]
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11 Jan: Green Drinks, Leominster
7pm at The Bell Inn, Etnam Street, Leominster HR6 8AE. An informal gathering for Greens and other like-minded people. All Welcome […]