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12th November 2022 by Jan Davis
Broadland Greens at the Climate Change Rally in Norwich. The rally and march were held as part of a global day of action to coincide with COP27, the United Nations global climate summit in Egypt. Speakers highlighted the urgent need for action now on a rapid and globally fair transition to a climate-friendly economy. This […]
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11th November 2022 / 22nd November 2022 by eleanorlaming
A Remembrance Day Service was held on 11 November at the Shard in Brundall Cemetery held by Rev Matt Luscombe and attended by Brundall Parish Council Chairman Kevin Wilkins, District Councillors Eleanor Laming, Jan Davis, Brundall Memorial Hall Trustee Aileen Beck and members of the public. We were also joined by staff of Norfolk Homes.
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28th October 2022 by Jan Davis
The international community is falling far short of the Paris goals, with no credible pathway to 1.5°C in place. Only an urgent system-wide transformation can avoid climate disaster. UN Environment Programme Emissions Gap Report 2022
21st October 2022 by Jan Davis
Hydrogen production that relies on fossil gas (methane) from the North Sea could become too expensive over the next decade as green hydrogen plants become increasingly cost competitive, says a report from Carbon Tracker. Here in Norfolk, we have a choice of investment in Green or Blue Hydrogen. As the Carbon Tracker's new report - […]
19th October 2022 / 20th October 2022 by Jan Davis
It has been suggested by the deputy leader of Conservative-led Norfolk County Council that we should build three Small Module Reactors (SMRs) in Norfolk to solve our energy crisis. In a letter to the EDP, Broadland Green Party councillor, Jan Davis, asks if this is really the answer and who would want a nuclear power […]
18th October 2022 / 20th October 2022 by Jan Davis
In an article published in the EDP on the 17th October, Jamie Osborn, Green Party County, and City Councillor argues the issuing of new offshore oil and gas licences to reduce energy bills is a fallacy. It is unnecessary when we have renewables that are far cheaper and will reduce our carbon footprint in the […]
16th October 2022 / 20th October 2022 by Jan Davis
In an EDP article on the changeover of the landline telephone system in the UK, fears have been expressed at leaving vulnerable householders without a working telephone or alarm system. Green councillor, Eleanor Laming, comments on the worry that people unable to afford a broadband connection may be left without a working connection unless they […]
12th October 2022 / 20th October 2022 by Jan Davis
Green parish councillor Andrew Cawdron wrote to the EDP blasting the new Truss government putting growth, growth, growth ahead of saving the planet. Read Andrew's punchy letter below.
9th October 2022 / 26th October 2022 by Jan Davis
Green councillors across England and Wales are urging their councils to reject ‘Investment Zones’, which are a core element in the Conservatives’ ‘Growth Plan.[1]’ Greens say the plans, which aim to accelerate housing and infrastructure through a new streamlined planning system, threaten both local democracy and the environment [2]. Green Party co-leader Adrian Ramsay said: […]
4th October 2022 / 20th October 2022 by Jan Davis
Green Councillor Eleanor Laming wrote to the EDP in response to the Bishop of Norwich expressing his strong views in support of many conservation and environmental bodies being extremely worried at the direction of Conservative policy to undermine the environmental and ecological protections currently in place. Even current policy does not provide adequate protection and […]
30th September 2022 / 30th September 2022 by Jan Davis
Dear Broadland Conservative councillors, “This Government has launched an attack on nature” ~ RSPB England There is widespread public anger in response to government plans to remove fundamental legal protections for our environment. Opposition has come from many organisations ranging from the RSPB and National Trust through to Norfolk Wildlife Trust and Friends of the […]
8th September 2022 by Jan Davis
In a recent letter to the EDP (03/09/22) our Green councillor, Eleanor Laming, raised concerns regarding analogue telephones being disconnected by the end of 2025. As a society, we are becoming ever more reliant on technology and technology powered by electricity. In the event of a long-term power cut, we could lose the ability to […]
15th August 2022 by Jan Davis
There is a consultation on the proposed Norwich Western Link road. Please make some time to ensure your views are heard by taking part in the consultation. The consultation ends on Sunday 9th October 2022. Click here to go to the Norwich Western Link consultation
11th August 2022 by Jan Davis
Norfolk County Council (NCC) has announced the Postwick Park & Ride will remain closed for the foreseeable future. This is very disappointing as Park & Ride schemes are designed to reduce traffic levels in cities lowering air pollution and congestion. NCC says it is committed to active travel, cutting carbon emissions, and improving public transport […]
9th August 2022 / 15th August 2022 by Jan Davis
Lawyers acting on behalf of Dr Andrew Boswell, a Green Party member, and former Green county and city councillor, launched a legal challenge to the A47 Blofield to North Burlingham dualling scheme. This scheme is one of several within a short distance of Norwich. These schemes, including the proposed Norwich Western Link road, will have […]
23rd July 2022 / 11th August 2022 by Jan Davis
The Leader of Norfolk County Council, Andrew Proctor, is reported to have said, "If we were on a beach in Crete or Corfu we'd be lying there, perhaps with our second coffee and maybe our first brandy of the morning, in that sort of situation" referring to the UK heatwave. What does Mr Proctor now […]
29th May 2022 / 11th August 2022 by Jan Davis
The Conservative leader of Broadland Council has replaced the Liberal Democrat chair of the Overview & Scrutiny Committee with a Conservative chair. This means the chair of the committee appointed to scrutinise the Conservative dominated committees and cabinet is himself a member of the Conservative majority. It goes against the ethics of open and transparent […]
11th May 2022 / 11th August 2022 by Jan Davis
Green parish councillor in the Plumsteads Andrew Cawdron, writes in the EDP about a developer wanting to create a significant new business park along the A11 corridor near Barton Mills. It's yet another example of benefits to the developer at the expense of high-quality agricultural land (which we need for multiple purposes including growing food, […]
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 […]
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 […]