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31st March 2023 by eleanorlaming
Local Government magazine says “Greens becoming stronger” https://www.lgafirst.co.uk/local-by-elections/greens-becoming-stronger/ The Local Government “First” magazine reports that Greens are gaining more seats on local councils, usually at the expense of the Conservatives. Greens will be defending more than 200 seats in the May 2023 elections, but are hoping to add significantly to that number across the country. […]
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The government has put forward a new Net Zero Plan in response to a High Court Judgement in July 2022 which ruled that its plan to reach Net Zero by 2050 was not detailed enough. The Green Party, among others has highlighted its shortcomings. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-65107072?link_id=1&can_id=c95dbcefd78d0cda70618a46f2389678&source=email-morning-briefing-thursday-30-march&email_referrer=email_1865111&email_subject=morning-briefing-friday-31-march On the BBC News channel, Adrian Ramsay, Co Leader of […]
27th March 2023 by eleanorlaming
Housing As the rising cost of living has continued to hit households across the country, the Green Party has 3 priorities: 3 Green priorities Warmer homes, lower bills: A £250 billion plan to insulate 10 million homes over the next 10 years - funded by an emergency package of taxes on the super-rich and biggest […]
24th March 2023 by eleanorlaming
21st March 2023 by eleanorlaming
Green Party response to IPCC Report The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), made up of the world’s leading climate scientists, set out the final part of its 6th assessment report on Monday 20 March 2023. The comprehensive review of human knowledge of the climate crisis has one main message: act now, or it will […]
20th March 2023 by eleanorlaming
Question asked to Main Council on 23/2/23 (response now published in papers for Main Council 23/3/23 page 27 https://www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk/downloads/file/5596/march-23-2023-papers-broadland-council I note that in the Norfolk Devolution Deal document, published 8 December 2022, paragraph 31 says: Norfolk County Council will be scrutinised and held to account for their devolution deal by the Council’s Scrutiny Committee. The […]
15th March 2023 by eleanorlaming
Out campaigning in Brundall Ward, 12 March 2023
12th March 2023 by eleanorlaming
The following letter has been sent to a large number of parish councils East of Norwich asking if they would be happy to sign a letter asking for the reinstatement of the Postwick Park and Ride service. Text below: Group Letter requesting the Reinstatement of the Postwick Park and Ride Service – Spring 2023 Dear […]
11th March 2023 by eleanorlaming
Dr Andrew Boswell’s High Court challenge to road building schemes in Norfolk will be held on Wednesday 10 May and Thursday 11 May 2023. Dr Boswell is challenging 3 schemes on the basis that the cumulative impact of carbon emissions from the schemes has not been considered. He also argues that […]
Letter by Eleanor Laming published in the Eastern Daily Press on Friday 10 March 2023 on the used of chemical pesticides. The text is as follows: 10/3/23 Dear Sir I note that neonicotinoids have been approved for emergency use on sugar beet yet again by the government (EDP 4 March 2023) and Norfolk County Council approved […]
9th March 2023 by eleanorlaming
A provisional County Deal was signed on 8/12/22 by Norfolk County Council and the government. An amendment was made to Clause 16 of the deal, to defer or stop the transfer of District Council activities to the County Authority. The deal was ratified on 17 January 2023 and a 6-week consultation began on 6 February. […]
8th March 2023 by eleanorlaming
The Green Party fully supports International Women’s Day and moves to create a gender equal world, free of bias, stereotype and discrimination. A world where there is diversity, equity and inclusion and difference is valued and celebrated #greenfuture https://www.internationalwomensday.com/?link_id=20&can_id=3db75bfd47978d166eb4630302ca60bb&source=email-morning-briefing-thursday-7-march&email_referrer=email_1839232&email_subject=morning-briefing-wednesday-8-march
8th March 2023 / 8th March 2023 by eleanorlaming
Capital Budget Amendment Submitted for Main Council Meeting scheduled for 23 February 2023 Proposer: Cllr Eleanor Laming Seconder: Cllr Jan Davis Background to the Amendment Broadland District Council could increase the number of houses retrofitted with energy efficient measures, thus helping some residents who are on low incomes or poorly insulated houses but are not […]