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30th November 2023 by eleanorlaming
As the COP28 climate talks begin today in Dubai, the Green Party has set out three key demands. They are to ‘keep 1.5 alive’; an agreement on the fair and managed phase-out of all fossil fuels; and measures to address ‘climate inequality.’ Greens are challenging the UK government to lead by example and put into […]
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27th November 2023 by eleanorlaming
Broadland District Council and South Norfolk Council have received the coveted RSPCA Gold PawPrint Award for its stray dog service for the fourth year in a row. Only 14 councils across the whole of the UK have achieved Gold status. Animal Warden Services deliver both councils' stray dog service and work together with the councils as […]
23rd November 2023 by eleanorlaming
Norfolk County Council says: The current Park & Ride contract has been in place since 2015. During that time, especially since the Covid pandemic, people’s travelling patterns and work / leisure habits have changed and so before we re-new the contract we want to know: what the current users of the service think of it […]
21st November 2023 by eleanorlaming
Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer has outlined a 10-point plan of distinctive tax and spend policies aimed at delivering a fairer, greener country. She will dismiss the chancellor’s Autumn Statement, saying it will be “another failed opportunity to end the cost-of-living crisis, tackle the climate crisis and restore crumbling public services on which we all […]
15th November 2023 by eleanorlaming
The Green Party has warned that with expected shifts in the British climate to more intense rainfall and greater frequency of flash floods, government investment plans for flood defences contain no guarantee that the country will be more resilient to flooding. The warning comes as a new report from the National Audit Office highlights […]
14th November 2023 by eleanorlaming
Commenting on Rishi Sunak’s extensive cabinet reshuffle, co-leader of the Green Party, Adrian Ramsay, said: “This reshuffle looks desperate and is a sign that Rishi Sunak has run out of talent. David Cameron started the programme of cuts to our public services which has now brought the NHS to near breaking point. Since his disastrous […]
9th November 2023 by eleanorlaming
Reacting to news that 2023 is set to become the warmest year on record following unprecedented October temperatures, co-leader of the Green Party, Carla Denyer, said: “Another week, another indicator that our climate is in meltdown. News that 2023 will almost certainly be confirmed as the hottest year on record, comes just a day […]
8th November 2023 by eleanorlaming
Responding to what is likely to be the last King's Speech from the current Conservative government, co-leader Adrian Ramsay said: "This King’s Speech, which must have really stuck in the throat of King Charles, demonstrates a government out of ideas and out of touch. There’s nothing in it to offer communities any hope with the […]
7th November 2023 / 7th November 2023 by eleanorlaming
A Veolia survey is seeking residents’ feedback on their recycling and waste collections services along with street cleanliness and overall customer service. The survey, which is launching for the first time this year, aims to gain valuable feedback on the recycling and waste services offered to residents. Services include collection of paper, cardboard, plastic, tins […]
2nd November 2023 / 2nd November 2023 by eleanorlaming
South Norfolk, Broadland, Breckland and North Norfolk have established a new Joint venture company called, Norfolk Environmental Credits (NEC). The company will provide a trading platform for nutrient offsetting and other environmental credits, including Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). Nutrient Neutrality has had an impact on many parts of the country. One of the most significantly […]
2nd November 2023 by eleanorlaming
The Greater Norwich Local Plan (GNLP) is being produced by Broadland District Council, Norwich City Council and South Norfolk Council. They are working together with Norfolk County Council through the Greater Norwich Development Partnership (GNDP). The Broads Authority is also part of the GNDP but produces a separate local plan. The GNLP, which has been […]