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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 […]
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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 […]
4th September 2023 by Jan Davis
In response to a central government announcement on rules related to the issue of nutrient overload in our watercourses and on the Broads, the Group Leaders forming the partnership on Broadland District Council, including the Green Party Group Leader, wrote a letter to the Eastern Daily Press. The following is the letter which was published […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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.
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, […]
11th June 2023 / 11th June 2023 by Jan Davis
As reported on EDP24, at a recent meeting of the Conservative-controlled county council's cabinet, Eleanor Laming, Green councillor for Brundall on Broadland District Council, reiterated the call to reinstate the Postwick Park & Ride service. Click here to read the edp24 article
8th June 2023 / 8th June 2023 by Jan Davis
Green MP Caroline Lucas has published an open letter to constituents through the local Argus newspaper to announce that she will not be standing as MP for Brighton Pavillion at the next General Election. Caroline told constituents: “The reason I came into politics was to change things. 13 years ago, it was inconceivable that Parliament […]
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 […]