B&NES Homes for Ukraine scheme celebrated in new films marking second anniversary of Russian invasion 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 […] Read more »
Green Budget Proposal Calls To End Free Parking For Bath Councillors 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 […] Read more »
Have your say: new Local Plan Options consultation starts 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 […] Read more »
Green Councillors Berate Labour’s Roadblock on Southlands Neighbourhood Scheme 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 […] Read more »
It’s Not Fare: BaNES Greens Call for Metro Mayor to Enforce Equitable Fares for Students 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 […] Read more »
Road To Nowhere: Greens Slam NES Green Belt Enterprise Zone 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 […] Read more »
Greens call for Budget Cuts to be Paused 25 January 2024 / 16 July 2024 by dominictristram 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 […] Read more »
Martin Dimery to Focus on the Coming General Election Campaign 25 January 2024 / 16 July 2024 by dominictristram 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 […] Read more »
Greens Call To Enhance Council Transparency on Active Travel in Bath and NE Somerset 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, […] Read more »
Prolonged Inaction: B&NES Council’s Belated Stand on Lethal Cold Homes Crisis 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 […] Read more »