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30th August 2023 / 30th August 2023 by eleanorlaming
Responding to the news that the government is scrapping ‘nutrient neutrality’ rules as a way to boost house building [1], Green Party co-leader Adrian Ramsay has warned it could lead to the ecological collapse of our waterways and has repeated a call to take water back into public ownership. Nutrient neutrality rules were put in […]
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27th August 2023 by eleanorlaming
Out today delivering the Summer Green News in Plumstead Ward - thanks to everyone for their help and support!
26th August 2023 by eleanorlaming
Responding to the new Ofgem price cap [1], Green Party co-leader Adrian Ramsay said: “The new price cap underlines the urgent need for a government-backed home insulation programme targeted, in the first instance, at those most at risk of fuel poverty. “The government should be announcing today funding and support for local councils to start […]
18th August 2023 by Jan Davis
Green Party councillor for Brundall Ward, Eleanor Laming, comments: "I was really pleased to hear that the park and ride would be reopening. The planned reduction of ticket prices for all the of the Park and Rides is also a welcome initiative. I really hope that as many people as possible will use the service […]
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15th August 2023 by eleanorlaming
Broadland District Council has opened a formal consultation on proposed Public Spaces Protection Orders to tackle vehicle related anti-social behaviour. Views of residents are welcome - just click on attached link Broadland is one of the safest places to live in the country but unfortunately some residents have been regularly disturbed in the evenings and […]
9th August 2023 by eleanorlaming
Good news for local communities! Broadland District Council is doubling its Ward Members’ grant funding to £1,000 and creating a Community Grant Fund Panel to enable its Councillors to each award £1k-£15k to community groups. The green light was given for both initiatives at a meeting of full council on Thursday 27 July, following an […]
9th August 2023 by Jan Davis
The Tories have made a hash of the debate about the merits of 20-minute neighbourhoods. How can they not clearly explain a perfectly simple idea that would benefit everyone? The following is a headline from the EDP and a letter in response from Broadland Green councillor, Eleanor Laming.
7th August 2023 by eleanorlaming
Norfolk County Council has announced a revision of fares on all Norwich park & ride services. They will be cheaper from this September, making it more affordable to travel car-free into the city centre by bus. The new fares will be introduced, due to funding secured from the Department for Transport (DfT) to help improve […]
7th August 2023 by Jan Davis
Broadland Green Party member and parish councillor, Andrew Cawdron, writes in the EDP on the consequences of profit-driven housing developments and the lack of sensible government policy.