Local News
9 May 2024 / 16 July 2024 by dominictristram
Thanks to a petition spearheaded by a diverse coalition of local residents, itinerant boaters, long-term mooring holders and supported by the B&NES Greens, Kennet & Avon canal’s bin stores have been safeguarded from closure. The breakthrough comes after a concerning announcement from the Canal and River Trust (CRT) in early March, attributing government budget cuts […]
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18 April 2024 / 7 October 2024 by dominictristram
Campaigners will gather this April 20th at Orange Grove at 11am to demand safer streets for Bath’s residents. Organiser Cllr Saskia Heijltjes said “Bath is a great town for cycling because of its size and the valley floor in the centre of town. Many people want to cycle, including parents with their children, but they need […]
13 April 2024 / 16 July 2024 by dominictristram
The next election in BaNES is on the 2nd of May for the Police and Crime Commissioner. The Green Party candidate is Katy Grant. Please make sure you vote! The Greens have a distinctive message on policing and support using evidence of what works to reduce crime rather than more populist policies. The deadline to […]
11 April 2024 / 16 July 2024 by dominictristram
Bath and NE Somerset Council leaders have again failed to win a single penny in government funding despite their rhetoric on the transport, nature, and climate emergencies, and their costly consultations and stunts like their £30,000 ‘Citizens Panel’. At a time when the Department for Transport and the medical profession are calling for urgent action […]
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 […]
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 […]