News about topics or campaigns run or supported by Herefordshire Green parties.
Europe
22 January 2019 by
A Hereford Diocese Inclusive Church Forum: Co-author, with Will Hutton, of the book “Saving Britain”, Andrew Adonis examines how areas suffering neglect and poverty in England and Wales voted strongly in 2016 for the UK to leave the EU, but makes the case that Brexit will not improve the quality of life for such communities. […]
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Climate change
12 January 2019 by
7.30pm at De Koffie Pot
Elections Herefordshire Council
6 December 2018 by
Our new local support worker, Helen, has been busy getting the forward plan for next year’s local elections in place, and coordinating our activities. Helen will be supporting campaigns in all parts of Herefordshire, especially where we have sitting councillors, but also in Hereford where we hope to break through and add to the four […]
15 November 2018 by
We’re facing a Climate Emergency! Together with friends across the political spectrum, we have to show Hereford that the risks from global warming are deadly, and that systemic change – not incremental change – is needed to stop climate change spinning out of control. Following the lead shown by Rising Up and Extinction Rebellion, the […]
Leominster News Peace and Defence
27 October 2018 by
The sound of bagpipes played by kilted Scotsman Murdo White rang out at Leominster Station on 24 October as Mayor Jenny Bartlett joined local well-wishers to welcome “the Peace Train.” Members of Hereford Peace Council rode the train along the Welsh borders collecting letters and petitions at each station demanding the UK joins international moves […]
Education Ellie Chowns Local News
26 October 2018 by
This afternoon I visited NMITE (the new University in Hereford) to meet informally with the ‘design cohort’ of 25 students who are helping work out how to turn the vision into reality. It was great to hear their enthusiasm! This week they’ve been thinking through what the learning spaces should look like. The photos show […]
economy Ellie Chowns Herefordshire Council Public services
Ellie Chowns says: I’ve been asking some pointed questions about the council’s recent budget consultation. In particular, I’m frustrated that there was no consultation on the capital budget. This is where Hfds Council currently has quite a lot of ‘wiggle room’, given that it recently made nearly £50m from selling off the farms. Only half […]
Climate change Herefordshire Council Press releases
13 October 2018 by
PRESS RELEASE 12 October 2018 Green Motion on reduction in fossil fuels investments successful Herefordshire Green Councillors were delighted with the success of their motion to council today, which was passed almost unanimously with one abstention. Councillor Trish Marsh, proposer of the motion, welcomed the gradual reduction in fossil fuel investments held by Worcestershire Pension […]
Hereford & South Herefordshire Transport
11 October 2018 by
The Inquiry will examine whether it is in the public interest for land to be compulsorily purchased to build the SLR. The Inquiry will be held in the Bridge Room at Hereford Left Bank. Starts at 10 AM on 30 October and runs for seven days (excluding weekend), closing on 7 November. It is open […]
Herefordshire Local News Public services Town and Parish Councils West Midlands
10 October 2018 by
Trish appeared on the BBC Sunday Politics Midlands TV programme, on 7 October – watch here on BBC iPlayer. (available until 3 November) Discussion included: Council house building – “make all new houses affordable to run by building to high energy efficiency standards” Hospital services, A&E restricted opening hours – “Tory announcement that community hospitals […]
