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26th April 2022 / 11th August 2022 by Jan Davis
Green councillor Eleanor Laming comments in a letter to the Eastern Daily Press on the need for an overhaul of the planning system. Local people can make their views known on planning applications but they lack the power to change the system. The system favours the large private house builders who make significant profits for […]
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6th April 2022 / 11th August 2022 by Jan Davis
Further housing development has been halted due to pollution fears. Natural England has told councils covering a significant part of Norfolk they cannot grant planning permission for schemes involving "overnight accommodation" until solutions have been found to prevent resulting nutrients, in particular nitrates and phosphates, from entering water courses. Green councillor Jan Davis commented action […]
17th March 2022 / 11th August 2022 by Jan Davis
Agrivoltaic technology utilising raised or vertical solar panels on greenfield sites is compatible with growing certain types of crops, or for the grazing of animals, on the same site. We need to realise the potential and make the best use of available land.
18th February 2022 / 11th August 2022 by Jan Davis
Broadland Green councillor Eleanor Laming comments on the missed opportunity to develop an eco-town in Rackheath of multiple carbon-neutral communities. Instead, we have thousands of "standard" homes planned to be built on greenfield sites continuing car dependency.
30th January 2022 / 11th August 2022 by Jan Davis
14th January 2022 by Jan Davis
Our Green Councillor for Brundall Ward, Eleanor Laming, reflects the fears of many residents that new large developments cannot be supported by existing infrastructure. As forecast, this is the start of further developments along the route of the NDR on prime agricultural land. The additional housing will contribute to existing traffic congestion and increase air […]
4th January 2022 / 10th January 2022 by Jan Davis
Letter published in the EDP from Green Party Member, Andrew Cawdron, highlighting the ongoing horrendous "build, build, build" programme that is blighting many communities across Norfolk, including Broadland.
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22nd December 2021 / 10th January 2022 by Jan Davis
Green Party member, Gil Murray, highlights how some people simply see environmental concerns as an obstacle to building roads, in a letter to the EDP in December.
12th December 2021 / 20th December 2021 by Jan Davis
At the Broadland District Council meeting on the 9th December, Green Party councillor, Eleanor Laming, proposed a motion to declare a Climate and Biodiversity Emergency. It was seconded by Green Party councillor Jan Davis. There was support from the opposition parties but the motion was defeated by the block vote of the Tories. Most astonishing […]
8th December 2021 / 20th December 2021 by Jan Davis
Martin Goodhew, Broadland Green Party member, has written to the big supermarkets and the EDP with an idea to support and assist environmentally friendly shopping. Read his letter to the EDP.
16th November 2021 by Jan Davis
We are extremely sad to inform everyone that Green Party member of many years, Adrian Holmes, passed away at his home on 27th October. Adrian was a very active member of Norwich Green Party, organising and being involved in many activities and campaigns over the years. We saw Adrian campaign in our recent by-election in […]
2nd November 2021 by Jan Davis
Action on Climate Change! COP26 Coalition Norfolk Rally SATURDAY 6th NOVEMBER 2021 AT 1:00 PM Assemble in front of Norwich City Hall and march to Chapelfield Gardens
16th October 2021 / 16th October 2021 by Jan Davis
The EDP has reported that thousands of trees planted along the NDR have not survived. 6,000 trees were cut down to make way for the road but over 3,500 that were planted to compensate have died. The County Council is required to replace those that perish. Over 500 new trees will be replanted over the […]
27th July 2021 / 27th July 2021 by Jan Davis
See the Green Alliance Podcasts for ideas, debate, and insights from the charity think tank that's all about leadership on key environmental issues.
29th June 2021 / 30th June 2021 by Jan Davis
Site Plan for Green Lane East development Application Number 20200202 Another controversial development in Broadland of 130-165 dwellings and a medical centre located off Green Lane East, Little Plumstead. Objectors included, among others: Great & Little Plumstead PC Rackheath PC Salhouse PC Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) Reasons for the objections varied but followed […]
23rd June 2021 by Jan Davis
At the Norfolk County Council (NCC) Scrutiny Committee meeting on the 23rd June many questions were asked about the risks involved in the Council submitting the Outline Business Case for the Norwich Western Link road to the Department for Transport. Whenever a question was asked the portfolio holder for Highways, Cllr Wilby, other members of […]
16th June 2021 / 16th June 2021 by Jan Davis
14th June 2021 / 14th June 2021 by Jan Davis
MPs attack plan to give housebuilders freedom to build over ‘growth’ zones The Government's proposals to overhaul England's planning system will remove the right for residents and members of the public to challenge and comment on planning applications in designated growth zones. If the proposals go ahead, developers will not even have to submit planning […]
28th May 2021 by Jan Davis
The Green Party made impressive progress in Broadland where our hard-working candidate, Eleanor Laming, came a creditable second to the Conservatives in the Thorpe St Andrew Division. Eleanor polled over 700 votes well above Labour (579) and the Liberal Democrats (197). Focussing our campaigning shows that when we get our message out people are willing […]
3rd May 2021 / 3rd May 2021 by Jan Davis
Springwatch presenter Chris Packham pleaded for Norfolk to say "No" to the controversial and expensive proposed Western Link road across the Wensum valley during a broadcast of his YouTube programme, the Self-Isolating Bird Club. Read more about it in the EDP article posted on 2nd May.
2nd May 2021 / 2nd May 2021 by Jan Davis
Click here for the Stop the Wensum Link video The beautiful Wensum Valley is under threat from Norfolk County Council's proposed Norwich Western Link. This unnecessary dual carriageway would plough directly through old growth woodland, maternity roosts of Barbastelle bats 'at imminent risk of extinction', and lead to increased traffic and carbon emissions. DONATE to […]
29th April 2021 / 3rd May 2021 by Jan Davis
Article by Sarah Morgan An unsurfaced County Council maintained road, or green lane between Foulsham and Themelthorpe, that is in danger of having irreparable damage done to it, has become the subject of a local community campaign. The aim of the group ‘Reclaim the Lane’ is to apply for reclassification to exclude all motorised vehicles, […]
13th April 2021 by Jan Davis
Boris Johnson has given the go-ahead for new oil and gas licences in the North Sea. But, as the UK prepares to host key global climate talks this year, Boris Johnson said that we would “lead the way” fighting climate change. This isn’t climate leadership. Instead of propping up the oil industry, the government should […]
5th April 2021 by Jan Davis
Jonathan Bartley, co-leader of the Green Party on the BBC Radio 4 Today programme asking where are the Tory government actions to match their "green rhetoric"? Nowhere to be seen. Listen here: BBC Today Programme