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18th November 2024 by eleanorlaming
The government is running an open consultation on enabling remote attendance and proxy voting at local authority meetings. It closes on 19/12/24. Do fill the consultation in if you have a view on this. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/enabling-remote-attendance-and-proxy-voting-at-local-authority-meetings/enabling-remote-attendance-and-proxy-voting-at-local-authority-meetings Promoted by Jan Davis on behalf of Broadland Green Party, a constituent party of the […]
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15th November 2024 by eleanorlaming
Have you thought about joining the Green Party! Here are 4 reasons to do so! To put climate high up on the agenda Push for the protection and restoration of nature To help elect more Green Councillors and MP’s To fight for electoral reform https://join.greenparty.org.uk/ https://greenparty.org.uk/ Promoted by Jan Davis on behalf of Broadland Green […]
13th November 2024 by eleanorlaming
Reacting to Keir Starmer’s public address at COP29 where he announced a new climate target for the UK to reduce the country’s emissions by 81% by 2035 against 1990 levels, Green MP Ellie Chowns said: “The announcement of an 81% cut in emissions by 2035 is welcome – we need to remove fossil fuels from our […]
Members of Broadland Green Party were Oout canvassing today in Blofield on a lovely sunny morning! Thank you to all those who helped Promoted by Jan Davis on behalf of Broadland Green Party, a constituent party of the Green Party of England & Wales PO Box 78066, London, SE16 9GQ
10th November 2024 by eleanorlaming
Broadland Green Party members were out canvassing today in the Blofield and Brundall area. Thanks to everyone for all your help! Promoted by Jan Davis on behalf of Broadland Green Party, a constituent party of the Green Party of England & Wales PO Box 78066, London, SE16 9GQ
9th November 2024 by eleanorlaming
A government petition is now open asking for a public information campaign on the climate crisis. It is asking the government to: Communicate clearly: 1) the science behind the climate crisis - how and why for the first time in the last year we've averaged 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels 2) the implications […]
8th November 2024 by eleanorlaming
Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer MP urged world leaders to attend COP29 next week to underline its critical importance: “COP29 has set itself the goal of “deep, rapid and sustained emission reductions now to keep temperatures under control and stay below 1.5˚C, while leaving no one behind’. “But it won’t achieve that without the international […]
30th October 2024 by eleanorlaming
Broadland Green Party members were out canvassing again in Acle today. It’s a friendly welcoming place with a good community provision. Thank you so much to everyone who came and helped! Promoted by Jan Davis on behalf of Broadland Green Party, a constituent party of the Green Party of England & Wales […]
Green Party Council leaders are warning of the urgent need for proper funding for local councils and services, after many years of damaging austerity. Local Government Association analysis shows that service spending in 2022/23 was 42.1% lower than it would have been had service spend moved in line with cost and demand pressures since 2010/11. […]
27th October 2024 by eleanorlaming
Broadland Green Party members were out canvassing in Acle today. Lovely weather for it! Thank you so much to everyone who came and helped. Promoted by Jan Davis on behalf of Broadland Green Party, a constituent party of the Green Party of England & Wales PO Box 78066, London, SE16 9GQ
26th October 2024 by eleanorlaming
Broadland Green Party members have had letters published recently in the Eastern Daily Press. See the Broadland Facebook Page for more details Promoted by Jan Davis on behalf of Broadland Green Party, a constituent party of the Green Party of England & Wales PO Box 78066, London, SE16 9GQ Letter by Gil Murray Letter […]
Greens say “no more incineration” of waste Responding to the news that putting household rubbish in giant incinerators to make electricity is now the dirtiest way the UK generates power, Green Party Peer Baroness Jenny Jones said, “I highlighted the issue of incineration stopping councils from recycling back in 2010 when I was on the […]
24th September 2024 by eleanorlaming
The Broadland District Council Marriott’s Way 10 Km run took place on Sunday 22 September. The route started in Aylsham, going through the district’s countryside and ends in Reepham marketplace. This was the 15th run! Broadland Green Party members completed it, including Jan Davis and Caroline Fernandez (pictured) Well done to all who […]
10th September 2024 by eleanorlaming
The Green Party has voted to oppose the introduction of Freeports and Special Economic Zones across the United Kingdom at it’s annual party conference in Manchester. Commenting Green Party Co-Leader Adrian Ramsay said: “There is no place for Freeports or Special Economic Zones in the United Kingdom. Their introduction will only serve to displace economic […]
6th September 2024 by eleanorlaming
Greens counter Labour doomsayers with positive conference message ‘Things can get better if we invest to build a fairer, greener economy’ Manchester conference to greet four new Green MPs Party pledges to press new government to be braver and bolder Green MPs counter Labour gloom and offer real hope with ambitious and positive proposals which […]
23rd August 2024 by eleanorlaming
Broadland District Council has a new information section on its website about Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects such as major highway schemes, electricity projects and offshore windfarms. There is also an interactive map. https://www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects Promoted by Jan Davis on behalf of Broadland Green Party, a constituent party of the Green Party of England & Wales PO […]
22nd July 2024 by eleanorlaming
Broadland District Council is recognising Pride 2024 with a week of activities to celebrate its ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment. We stand firmly with our residents and colleagues against all forms of discrimination and celebrate the diversity of our fantastic district. Today the Pride Flag raising ceremony was held at […]
9th July 2024 by eleanorlaming
Green Party MPs arrive at parliament pledging to push the new Labour government to be bolder and better The four newly elected Green Party Members of Parliament, Sian Berry MP, Ellie Chowns MP, Adrian Ramsay MP, and Carla Denyer MP, arrived at Parliament today, marking a significant moment in the party’s history after they quadrupled […]
The Green Party had great results nationally at the General Election on 4 July 2024 with 4 MPs now elected to Parliament. Congratulations to them all, and many thanks to all who helped to make this happen! Locally we did well too, with all local Green parties receiving over 5% of the votes cast, […]
17th June 2024 by eleanorlaming
Broadland Greens were out campaigning in Waveney Valley today for the General Election! Promoted by Jan Davis on behalf of Broadland Green Party, a constituent party of the Green Party of England & Wales PO Box 78066, London, SE16 9GQ
The deadline to register to vote is tomorrow! Register to vote by 11.59 on Tuesday 18th June https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote Promoted by Jan Davis on behalf of Broadland Green Party, a constituent party of the Green Party of England & Wales PO Box 78066, London, SE16 9GQ
16th June 2024 by eleanorlaming
Cllr Jan Davis and Cllr Eleanor Laming attended an event in Postwick to unveil their lovely new village sign on Saturday 15 June which depicts many aspects which are important to the village. A lot of people from the village came out to the event. The sign was designed by Tim Soudain, and created by […]
13th June 2024 by eleanorlaming
Ailsa Marcham, member of the Broadland Green Party Executive had a letter published in the Eastern Daily Press on 12 June 2024. The content is as follows: Dear Letters Editor Boris Johnson attracted new MPs and voters who wanted a government for levelling up, business, and self-reliance. Government recognised, accepted, then rejected the […]
12th June 2024 by eleanorlaming
The Green Party has launched its manifesto for the General Election on 4 July 2024 https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/ Millions of people in our country are feeling insecure and deeply worried about the future. We live in one of the richest countries on the planet, yet nurses are using food banks, our children’s schools are crumbling, a roof […]