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10/01/2024 by North Devon Green Party
Our local MP, Selaine Saxby states on her website that "Ever since I was elected dentistry has been one of the most frequent topics in my inbox, on the doorstep and across my social media channels. I am working to tackle the problem from multiple angles, in Westminster I have frequently met with Government ministers, […]
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08/12/2023 / 09/12/2023 by North Devon Green Party
Addressing Climate Change is the fundamental Green issue and COP28 is key to achieving progress at a global level. Here is the latest from our delegate in Dubai, Frank Sheridan.. COP28 is firmly underway. These events can seem far off and irrelevant but COPs are critical. Greens know global problems need global solutions and […]
02/09/2023 / 03/09/2023 by North Devon Green Party
Green Party Councillors Sara Wilson and Ricky Knight join the Stand up to Racism march in Barnstaple square. Image: North Devon Green Party North Devon Greens supporting the Stand Up To Racism demonstration in Barnstaple on 2 September 2023. The Green Party is solidly opposed to all forms of discrimination and is happy to work […]
31/07/2023 / 03/09/2023 by North Devon Green Party
Following her visit to Ilfracombe where she met former District Councillor Netti Pearson and newly elected Sara Wilson at the Earth Repair Shop, Co-Leader of the Green Party, Carla Denyer was guest speaker at a meeting in Barnstaple Library. She spoke about her early days as an engineering student, working on wind farms and canvassing […]
19/07/2023 / 20/07/2023 by North Devon Green Party
Willow Sculptor and long-time environment activist Woody Fox is no stranger to protests and sitting in trees and he says becoming a Parish Councillor won’t change that. Woody became a Green Party Parish Councillor in his home Parish of Witheridge, because he felt it was the right thing to do His first impressions… “It […]
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20/05/2023 / 20/05/2023 by North Devon Green Party
My first week since being elected 'After too many years feeling irrelevant in a LD-dominated parish council, what a revelation to find myself in such a stimulating, high-powered environment with 12 other seriously savvy and 'on-side' Cllrs from across the spectrum: disillusioned LDs & Tories, genuine Indies plus Mark and Sara - alone no more! […]
My week since being elected First, a big shock: the council offices at Brynsworthy Environmental Centre have no bike racks. I was extremely disappointed to find that they are virtually inaccessible by bike because of the narrow country lanes and fast moving traffic. And yet the NDC has a target of reaching carbon net zero […]
20/05/2023 / 15/07/2023 by North Devon Green Party
My week since being elected I’ve been really touched by how many people in Ilfracombe (both wards) have congratulated me on my appointment whilst I’ve been out and about. I’ve been told some people switched parties to vote for me and others went to the polls for the first time ever to tick the box […]
03/05/2023 / 05/05/2023 by North Devon Green Party
Health and social care briefing Years of cuts have left our country with a threadbare health and social care service with overstretched and under-paid staff, and massive unfairness around the ability to live long and healthy lives. The recent strike action by workers in the health service is an evitable consequence of Government underfunding, which […]
23/03/2023 / 05/05/2023 by North Devon Green Party
Water and sewage Our waterways provide vital habitats for wildlife and are an important source of green space for local communities - but they are in an awful state across the country. The Conservative government has failed to recognise how serious the situation is, and their plans to reduce waterway pollution fall well short of […]
Housing briefing As the rising cost of living has continued to hit households across the country, the Conservative government has failed to protect them from unaffordable rent rises and the very real risk of being evicted. The Green Party is calling for an immediate cap on rent increases as well as a ban on no-fault […]
Free school meals The shocking extent of food poverty in the UK is a damning indictment of 13 years of Conservative government. With the cost of living continuing to soar, ever more parents are struggling to afford to feed themselves and their children. Free school meals ensure children from families on the lowest incomes are […]
Cost of living The cost of living crisis has been our communities hitting hard for over a year - and there’s no obvious end in sight. Soaring energy bills and the increase in the cost of everyday essentials have forced households into impossible decisions. As so many times before, the government has failed to recognise […]
18/03/2023 / 05/05/2023 by North Devon Green Party
Transport briefing The £2 cap on single fares across England has benefited many bus users, but there is no point offering cheap fares on buses that don’t exist. Cheaper fares must be combined with major investment in buses and bus services to boost bus travel. The Green Party is calling for a range of measures […]
04/02/2023 / 04/02/2023 by North Devon Green Party
North Devon Green Party joins barnstaple's Dirty Water Protest North Devon Green Party members and Councillors joined activists from a diverse range of organisations, such as The Earth Repair Shop, XR, Plastic Free North Devon, The Devon Wildlife Trust and Surfers Against Sewage to march through the streets of Barnstaple in protest at the dumping […]
05/11/2022 / 05/11/2022 by North Devon Green Party
Thanks to a motion proposed by Green Party councillors, Barnstaple Town Council has called for electoral reform and the introduction of proportional representation. The council also expressed concern about the government's Elections Act which requires voter photo ID at polling stations. The act will apply at the next local election in May 2023. It's time […]
North Devon Green Party member and Barnstaple Town councillor, Ricky Knight, arranged for a notorious 'grot spot' in Barnstaple town centre to be transformed into a stunning new mural. Ricky says: " We face challenging times and one of the best ways to support our local community and businesses is to ensure we keep out […]
