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 »
Bath & NES Green Party councillors Demand Immediate Action on Children’s Welfare and Wellbeing 17 October 2024 / 21 October 2024 by dominictristram The Green Group at Bath and North East Somerset Council is driving forward critical measures to safeguard the welfare of children and young people in the region. At the recent Children, Adults, Health and Wellbeing Policy Development and Scrutiny Panel the Green Group highlighted key concerns, including: Cllr Joanna Wright added:“As councillors, we must take […] Read more »
Greens Sound the Alarm: Unlawful Delays for EHCPs Causing Children in B&NES to Suffer 17 October 2024 / 25 October 2024 by dominictristram Green Party councillors in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) are urgently calling for action on severe delays in processing Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs), which are harming local children and families. The leader of the Green group of Councillors, Joanna Wright, highlighted these failures at a recent scrutiny panel, pointing out that the […] Read more »
WESTlink’s Dead End: Greens Push to Get Rural Buses Back on Track 10 October 2024 / 10 October 2024 by dominictristram Following ongoing concerns about the effectiveness of the WESTlink bus scheme, Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) Greens are calling for a comprehensive review and restructuring of rural bus services to ensure better connectivity for residents. WESTlink was introduced to bridge the gap where bus services have been lost, connecting rural residents with areas where […] Read more »
