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 »
Screening Out Democracy? Greens Challenge ‘Vote Visibility’ in B&NES 10 October 2024 / 14 October 2024 by dominictristram The Green Group in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) Council has raised concerns about the new electronic voting system introduced at the Guildhall in July. The switch from the traditional raised-hand voting procedure to large TV screens was intended to modernise and streamline council proceedings. However, the new system has led to confusion, accessibility […] Read more »
Homes open for visits this weekend! Green Open Homes Bath – October 12th & 13th 10 October 2024 / 10 October 2024 by dominictristram Come along and see how modern, period and listed buildings can all benefit from energy efficient enhancements. You can explore 15 properties of all ages, types and sizes and hear directly from homeowners about how to install solar panels, batteries, insulation, efficient glazing, or new heating options – without talking to a salesperson or spending […] Read more »
Flood Mitigation Works Underway at Devonshire Tunnel 10 October 2024 / 10 October 2024 by dominictristram Work has commenced this week to address persistent flooding issues in the Devonshire Tunnel, part of Bath’s popular Two Tunnels cycle route. Bath & North East Somerset Council, on behalf of Sustrans, the organisation that owns and manages the route, is installing a new pump system at the tunnel’s entrance. This pump will divert floodwater […] Read more »
‘Home-Grown’ Solutions: Greens call for Affordable and Sustainable Home Building in B&NES 3 October 2024 / 4 October 2024 by dominictristram Bath & North East Somerset (B&NES) Green Party are calling for bold, sustainable housing solutions that address the growing affordability crisis in response to the Government’s consultation on the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). This framework sets vital guidelines for local development plans and planning decisions impacting housing, infrastructure, and environmental protection. Changes to the […] Read more »
Campaigners and Unitary Authorities Riding the Route of Frustration at WECA Committee Meeting 20 September 2024 / 26 September 2024 by dominictristram Today, at the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) committee meeting, Unitary Authorities (UAs), including Bristol City Council, Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) and South Gloucestershire agreed to fund the Metro Mayor’s ‘Bus Improvement Options’ report, which will review the applicability of different mechanisms to reform the West’s failing public transport system. Reclaim Our […] Read more »
BaNES Council Nips Nature’s Rights in the Bud: Green Motion Rejected 19 September 2024 / 20 September 2024 by dominictristram Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) Council has rejected the Rights of Nature motion, a transformative proposal by the B&NES Greens in collaboration with Paul Powlesland, barrister and founder of Lawyers for Nature. The motion could have significantly reshaped how the Council approaches its responsibility towards the natural world. This bold initiative aimed to enshrine […] Read more »
Nature’s Day in Court: Greens Push Council for Legal Rights of Nature 19 September 2024 / 20 September 2024 by dominictristram At Thursday’s full Council, Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) Greens, in collaboration with Paul Powlesland from Lawyers for Nature, introduced the revolutionary Rights of Nature motion that could transform how the Council protects its environment. This bold initiative challenges conventional approaches by recognising nature’s legal rights and could establish B&NES as a leading force in environmental protection […] Read more »
