Alice Park to Become a Symbol of Renewal with ‘Tree of Hope’ Sapling 11 December 2024 / 12 December 2024 by dominictristram Alice Park in Bath has been selected as one of just 49 locations across the UK to receive a symbolic ‘Tree of Hope’ sapling, grown from seeds of the beloved Sycamore Gap tree. This initiative follows the tragic felling of the iconic tree and aims to spread a powerful message of resilience, renewal, and hope. […] Read more »
Transforming Bath: Green Councillors Demand Safer and Smarter Cycling and Walking Routes 2 December 2024 / 4 December 2024 by dominictristram Bath’s Green Councillors are calling for urgent improvements to the city’s Walking, Wheeling, and Cycling Links (BWWCL) scheme, warning that key shortcomings could undermine its ability to create a safer, healthier, and more connected city. While supporting the vision behind the scheme, they stress the importance of adhering to national standards, addressing safety concerns, and […] Read more »
Councillor Joanna Wright’s Statement on Peace Motion and UN Flag 29 November 2024 / 3 December 2024 by dominictristram Councillor Joanna Wright, leader of the Green Group of councillors on Bath and North East Somerset Council, has shared her prepared statement following its omission from the full council meeting on 21 November 2024. The statement, which provides an update on the Green Party’s Peace Motion passed in July 2024 and highlights the importance of […] Read more »
BaNES Greens Demand Urgent Action to Tackle Housing Crisis 21 November 2024 / 21 November 2024 by dominictristram Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), a region renowned for its heritage and vibrant community, is facing a critical housing crisis. In a motion tabled by the Green Group, the Council is called to adopt comprehensive measures aimed at safeguarding housing affordability and prioritising local residents over short-term holiday rentals. Key Points of the Motion: […] Read more »
Leader of Banes Green councillor group Criticises banes Council’s Transparency Amidst Public Protest 21 November 2024 / 21 November 2024 by dominictristram Lambridge Councillor, Joanna Wright, Leader of the Green Group at Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES) Council, delivered a critical speech at Thursday’s Full Council meeting, voicing concerns over the lack of transparency in implementing the unanimously passed Peace Motion from July 2024. The speech was given as protestors gathered outside the Guildhall, calling out […] Read more »
BANES Faces 60% Bus Service Cuts: Greens Call for Action on Public Transport Crisis 21 November 2024 / 21 November 2024 by dominictristram Tonight, the Liberal Democrats tabled a motion on bus services. A recent report from Friends of the Earth reveals that bus services in Bath and North East Somerset (BANES) have been cut by 60% since 2010—the sharpest decline in the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) region. This drastic reduction has left many vulnerable residents—elderly […] Read more »
Community Unites Over Concerns at Camden Road Bus Gate Meeting 21 November 2024 / 21 November 2024 by dominictristram The Green Party’s community meeting at the New Oriel Hall on 20th November drew a packed hall, with attendees queuing out the door. Residents from Walcot, Lambridge, and nearby areas shared their views on the proposed Camden Road bus gate, part of the new London Road and Snow Hill area Liveable Neighbourhood (LN) plan. The […] Read more »
Greens Demand Action on Vision Zero to End Road Deaths in B&NES 18 November 2024 / 22 November 2024 by dominictristram Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) Greens are calling for immediate action on the Vision Zero motion, passed unanimously in November last year, to eliminate road deaths and serious injuries by 2030. Despite expectations that Vision Zero would be on the agenda for last Thursday’s Climate Emergency and Sustainability Policy Development and Scrutiny Panel, it […] Read more »
Nominations open for 2024 Community Awards 1 November 2024 / 22 November 2024 by dominictristram Annual awards which recognise people who make life better for others in their community have been launched for 2024 by Bath & North East Somerset Council and its partners. Nominations are now open for the Community Awards which acknowledge volunteers, carers, charities, or employees who make exceptional contributions to their communities. The awards were officially launched at […] Read more »
Green Party Stands Firm Against Local NHS Privatisation 31 October 2024 / 7 November 2024 by dominictristram Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) Greens are calling out Labour’s decision to hand over £1.3 billion worth of community health services in B&NES, Swindon, and Wiltshire to a private company driven by profit. This move shifts public funds—intended for patient care—into the hands of shareholders, undermining the NHS’s core purpose: to provide quality healthcare […] Read more »
