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1st October 2023 by eleanorlaming
Letter published in the Eastern Daily Press 30 September by Cllr Andrew Cawdron on the felling of trees on highway networks
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Letter published in the Eastern Daily Press 30 September 2023 on the Loss of Biodiversity. Text as follows: Dear Sir A State of Nature report has just been published with damning predictions that one in six UK species is at risk of extinction. This is mainly due to pressures from habitat loss, pollution, disease and […]
29th September 2023 by eleanorlaming
South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are reminding businesses, such as takeaways, sandwich bars, care homes and retailers, that the Government’s ban on single-use plastics comes into force on 1 October The councils are urging those who have not already considered alternatives, and where to source these items, to act now. Under the new rules, from […]
27th September 2023 by eleanorlaming
Brundall has been officially declared a 'Mindful Village' as part of Broadland District Council’s project to support people suffering with mental health issues in the district. The Council has worked with partner organisations to provide free training sessions as part of the Mindful Towns and Villages (MTV) project, enabling people in Brundall to become certified Wellbeing Champions. The […]
21st September 2023 by eleanorlaming
Responding to Rishi Sunak’s press conference in which the Prime Minister confirmed he is weakening the government’s net zero policies, Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer said: “This is a desperate and dangerous u-turn from the Prime Minister which will throw the UK economy, the wellbeing of its citizens and the future of our environment out […]
7th September 2023 by eleanorlaming
The Postwick Park and Ride service is now open. Services run Monday - Saturday every 20 minutes starting at Postwick at 07.30am and with the last journey back from the bus station at 18.10pm. All-day travel tickets will cost £3 for adults, £2 for concessions and 17-19-year-olds, £1.50 for children aged 5-16 and under […]
1st September 2023 by eleanorlaming
Letter published in Eastern Daily Press and Norwich Evening News 1 September 2023 Dear Sir The news that the government is planning to overturn nutrient neutrality restrictions placed on new housing developments located in the catchments of vulnerable rivers and water bodies is extremely concerning. Waste water from housing developments and agricultural run […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
28th July 2023 / 28th July 2023 by eleanorlaming
At Main Council on Thursday 27 July, Broadland District Council voted to declare a climate and biodiversity emergency. The cross party motion was brought to Council by Cllr Jan Davis (Green) and Cllr Sue Holland (Lib Dem). The text is as follows: Motion on Declaring a Climate and Biodiversity Emergency Submitted for Main Council Meeting […]
26th July 2023 by eleanorlaming
Cllr Jan Davis and Cllr Eleanor Laming attended the flag raising ceremony on Monday 24 July for Norwich Pride. The Norwich Sing With Pride Choir came and sang really well - lifting everyone's spirits! Broadland District Council supports Norwich Pride and has organised a week full of activities to celebrate its ongoing commitment to fostering an […]
19th July 2023 by eleanorlaming
Norfolk County Council will open Postwick park & ride from Monday 4 September. The service will run every 20 minutes starting at Postwick at 07.30am and with the last journey back from the bus station at 18.10pm, Monday to Saturday. This is good news following a campaign by Green campaigners and local residents to reinstate […]
29th June 2023 by eleanorlaming
Letter published in the Eastern Daily Press (29 June 2023) on the recent incidences of fish deaths and the link to climate change. Dear Sir On 24 June the Norwich Evening News reported that fish were found dead and dying in the River Yare in Norfolk. Sadly it appears that this was not a one […]
25th June 2023 by eleanorlaming
The Norwich Seeker is relaunching to provide online news about Norwich and the surrounding area twice a week To for more information and to sign up and subscribe for free click on the link on the website https://www.thenorwichseeker.co.uk/ The Seeker will have a second edition coming out every Wednesday morning, as well as the Saturday edition, […]
5th June 2023 by eleanorlaming
Question on Postwick Park and Ride asked to NCC Cabinet on 5 June 2023 Question from Eleanor Laming Cabinet agreed the Norfolk County Council Climate Strategy on 10 May 2023. How do the priorities outlined for decarbonisation of Norfolk’s transport sector align with the closure of the Postwick Park and Ride, which if reinstated using […]
25th May 2023 by eleanorlaming
Parish Council Group Letter published in Eastern Daily Press 25 May 2023 requesting the Reinstatement of the Postwick Park and Ride Service Dear Sir The Postwick Park and Ride service (East of Norwich city) was closed during the pandemic in March 2020 and leased by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) for use as […]
23rd May 2023 by eleanorlaming
Letter published in the Eastern Daily Press on Tree Planting. Text as follows: Dear Sir Your report (EDP 16 May) on the potential purchase of land by Norfolk County Council to plant trees serves to illustrate the difficulty in making decisions concerning land use and investment in the UK. It is good to see […]
21st May 2023 / 21st May 2023 by eleanorlaming
Exciting News for Broadland! A Strategic Partnership of Liberal Democrats, Labour and Green Councillors has been set up to run Broadland District Council. The partnership has 26 seats out of the total of 47 seats on the council. This is a big change in direction for Broadland District Council which has been run by the Conservatives for […]
16th May 2023 by eleanorlaming
Eleanor Laming has raised concerns with Broadland District Council and Thorpe St Andrew Town Council about the possible spraying of weedkiller on the site of the Oasis Leisure Centre, Pound Lane, Thorpe St Andrew. The site is currently earmarked for development (Planning Applications: 20190016 and 20211168). The site seems to have been sprayed very recently and […]
5th May 2023 by eleanorlaming