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6 April 2024 / 16 July 2024 by dominictristram
Dom Tristram, the Green Party candidate for Bath, has announced his endorsement of the Climate and Nature Bill (CAN Bill), a groundbreaking piece of legislation introduced in the House of Commons on March 21st. Supported by 180 MPs and Peers representing all major parties, this bill aims to address the pressing challenges posed by climate […]
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5 April 2024 / 16 July 2024 by dominictristram
After feedback from public consultation, Staddlestones Riverside Park in Midsomer Norton is set for a facelift, with plans now including an accessible swing, extra seating, and a boules pitch. These proposed improvements stem from the Somer Valley Rediscovered project, aimed at boosting local wellbeing by nurturing the bond between residents and green spaces, alongside enhancing […]
16 March 2024 / 16 July 2024 by dominictristram
Green councillors Joanna Wright and Saskia Heijltjes, along with other Green Party members, joined other volunteers from the community to clear a large amount of litter (29 sacks!) on Saturday for the ‘Great Avon Litter Pick’. Well done to all!
14 March 2024 / 16 July 2024 by dominictristram
The Chair, Councillor Sarah Moore, on behalf of all the Group Leaders, made the following statement at full council on 14th March. “We would like to express deep sympathy for all those affected by the conflict in Palestine and Israel. To those in the Bath and North East Somerset area who have been affected by […]
8 March 2024 / 16 July 2024 by dominictristram
Bath & North East Somerset Council has taken the next steps on a £1.5million project to improve walking, wheeling and cycling options in Midsomer Norton and Westfield. The Midsomer Norton & Westfield Walking, Wheeling & Cycling Links (WWCL) scheme aims to improve travel choices by providing safer and more connected active travel routes, reducing traffic […]
7 March 2024 / 16 July 2024 by dominictristram
In November 2023, the Green Group proposed a motion to B&NES council to support those affected by the Israel-Palestine conflict. Despite Green Group Leader, Councillor Wright’s efforts, political groups in the council did not support the proposed cross-party motion. Due to concerns raised by local residents about the conflict’s continuing impact, the Green Group planned […]
6 March 2024 / 16 July 2024 by dominictristram
Bath and North East Somerset Council Full Council meeting -Thursday 14th March 2024 Cllr. Joanna Wright – Motion on Peace To be proposed by the Green Group Council Notes: Given that the Red Sea serves as a critical maritime corridor for global trade, connecting Europe, Asia, and Africa, any disruption in this region can have […]
22 February 2024 / 16 July 2024 by dominictristram
A series of short films celebrating Ukrainian guests who have made their home with host families in Bath and North East Somerset has been launched today to highlight the second anniversary of the Ukraine war. Bath & North East Somerset Council has also lit up Pulteney Bridge in Bath as part of a national campaign […]
21 February 2024 / 16 July 2024 by dominictristram
On Tuesday, the Green Group had the opportunity to speak at the full council meeting for the first time about the Budget decisions made by the Liberal Democrats. Councillor Joanna Wright, the leader of the Green Group, used her statement to point out that despite the council’s claims of supporting the community, many people in […]
12 February 2024 / 16 July 2024 by dominictristram
Options for how we address our future development needs, such as where to deliver new homes and jobs across Bath and North East Somerset and what policies we need for addressing the climate and ecological emergencies are currently being consulted on. Residents and businesses can have their say during the eight-week consultation on the Local […]
9 February 2024 / 16 July 2024 by dominictristram
B&NES Green Group expresses disappointment in the recent Labour-led call-in regarding the Southlands Liveable Neighbourhood (LN) Scheme. The call-in, aimed at challenging the decision to make the experimental traffic regulation permanent, undermines critical efforts to address the climate emergency and promote sustainability in the region. The Southlands LN Scheme is aligned with the core policies […]
26 January 2024 / 16 July 2024 by dominictristram
Councillor Joanna Wright, the leader of the Green Group, has issued a compelling statement at the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) meeting, addressing the concerning issue of unfair train fares for 18-year-olds in education. Cllr Wright emphasised the importance of ensuring fair access to transportation for all residents, particularly young adults pursuing education in […]
25 January 2024 / 16 July 2024 by dominictristram
At the Corporate Policy Development and Scrutiny Panel held on 16th January, Sam Ross, the Green Party Councillor for Clutton and Farmborough, issued an important statement regarding the Somer Valley Enterprise Zone (SVEZ). Councillor Ross highlighted significant concerns about the environmental impact, traffic congestion, and the potential adverse effects on local communities. In the face […]
Green Councillor Joanna Wright’s open letter to the local press: I am writing to express mine and the local Green Group’s opposition to the proposed budget cuts of £802k to children and adult services by B&NES council affecting the most vulnerable in our community. This is not only of green concern, but also the view […]
Martin Dimery, the Green Party’s Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for the new Frome and East Somerset constituency, is standing down from his role as leader of the Green Party group on Somerset Council in order to focus on the coming General Election campaign. He will remain on the council, however. Councillor Dave Mansell has been selected […]
12 January 2024 / 16 July 2024 by dominictristram
In a compelling address to the Climate Emergency and Sustainability Policy Development Panel this morning, Green Group Councillor Saskia Heijltjes underscored concerns regarding the Liveable Neighbourhoods programme, emphasising the imperative for heightened proactivity, transparency, and accountability in decision-making processes. Councillor Heijltjes articulated valid concerns about individual Experimental Traffic Regulation Orders being designated as single-member decisions, […]
5 January 2024 / 16 July 2024 by dominictristram
Today, responding to temperatures consistently reaching zero degrees, B&NES has initiated the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP), providing warm overnight spaces and implementing plans to bring people indoors throughout the weekend. But what if your home is the cold place? Research has laid bare a stark reality: a fifth of excess winter deaths stem from […]
The B&NES Green Party proudly stands in solidarity with the Save Combe Down campaign, advocating for the preservation of the venerable Combe Down Allotments. Established in 1894 to serve quarry workers, these allotments stand as the last privately owned plots leased to B&NES Council in Bath. These grounds hold immense significance for both the community […]
12 December 2023 / 16 July 2024 by dominictristram
There is a currently a consultation on walking and cycling plans for Bath city centre. You can see it and respond online here. BathNES Green Party welcomes all new investment in walking, wheeling, cycling and public transport in the city centre of Bath. Making buses move quicker and more punctually is very important and will make […]
1 December 2023 / 16 July 2024 by dominictristram
Bath and North East Somerset Green Party is calling on government to offer a Small Business Saturday support package to help local firms thrive in their green transition. Dom Tristram, Green Party MP candidate for Bath, said: “I visit independent businesses and social enterprises all around Bath and NE Somerset, and so many tell me […]
30 November 2023 / 16 July 2024 by dominictristram
Bath and North East Somerset councillors evade discussions relating to Israel-Palestine Conflict In the aftermath of the Hamas attack on Israel on 7th October, a wave of discussions concerning ceasefire has emerged nationally and locally across the UK. Local authorities such as those in Bristol, Oxford, Sheffield, and Bradford have seen various parties raise motions […]
The Department for Transport statistics indicate that between 2017 and 2021, 15 lives were lost, and 133 individuals were seriously injured due to vehicle collisions within Bath and North East Somerset. The Green group emphasises the need for urgent action in response to these challenges, hence, is spearheading the ‘Vision Zero’ motion, aiming to eliminate […]
20 November 2023 / 16 July 2024 by dominictristram
A raft of improvements to Tom Huyton Park and Somervale Gardens in Radstock are under way as part of a regeneration action plan for the town centre. Radstock Town Council has installed a Changing Places toilet which opened on the 20th of November. The Changing Places facility provides an area allowing wheelchair access, access for carers, and […]
14 November 2023 / 16 July 2024 by dominictristram
Bath and North East Somerset Green Party are opposed to a planning application submitted by The Hignett Family Trust to build more houses on South Stoke plateau, on the southern edge of Bath. The proposed development on a number of grounds, including: As well as the specific problems mentioned, the development will of course have […]