Local News
18 March 2021 / 18 March 2021 by North Tyneside Green Party
We have largely been confined to our homes during the pandemic. This has underlined how precious nature is and how important it is for our wellbeing. It has offered a mental space for reflection and connectivity, and a physical space for exercise and seeing friends (even if at a distance). North Tyneside Council is failing […]
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14 March 2021 / 18 March 2021 by North Tyneside Green Party
Following the abduction and murder of Sarah Everard, women have been sharing their stories of how they have felt threatened. The stories include the steps taken every day to stay safe – something many men would not consider. Northumbria Police data shows that this is a very real problem in our Borough. We welcome the […]
Public Transport
12 March 2021 / 8 July 2023 by North Tyneside Green Party
“Increasing road capacity discourages the use of public transport and puts thousands of acres of countryside under threat” – Jonathan Bartley Air pollution causes thousands of early deaths each year. The Greens are calling for substantive action to improve air quality. Investing in public transport Clean energy alternatives Power to local authorities For the North […]
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10 March 2021 / 8 July 2023 by North Tyneside Green Party
The ambitious £7bn Plan to update North East Transport infrastructure is due to be put forward for approval by local Councils next week (16 March 2021). The Plan has some ambitious aims – and the Chair of Transport North East (Cllr Martin Gannon) believes that the Plan will help the local economy, help local people […]
4 March 2021 / 18 March 2021 by North Tyneside Green Party
Molly Scott Cato: “The government has the ability to decide now if it wants to benefit all of society, or if it wants to continue prioritising big business at the expense of everybody else” The Green Party is calling on the government to cut VAT for refurbishment and retrofitting works to lower energy consumption and […]
Cycling walking and wheeling
9 February 2021 / 8 July 2023 by North Tyneside Green Party
We are pleased to confirm that, following our objections, the Council has confirmed that it will not remove the right of way – and the decision will be referred to the Planning Inspectorate. The referral to the Planning Inspectorate allows for their independent evaluation and prior to a final decision. The Planning Inspectorate will […]
18 December 2020 / 1 March 2021 by North Tyneside Green Party
The Green Party is accusing the government today of shirking its responsibilities by pushing Covid Christmas decisions onto individuals. Rather than be clear and science-led, the government is ploughing on with Christmas rules that risk a further spate of infections in January, leaving people with impossible choices to make. Green Party co-leader Jonathan Bartley said: […]
20 November 2020 / 23 November 2020 by North Tyneside Green Party
The Department for Transport launched a consultation earlier this year on proposals regarding pavement parking. Government Proposals There are three proposals: (1) Simplify the process for Local Authorities to make Traffic Regulation Orders (making it easier for Councils to ban pavement parking on certain streets). (2) Grant powers to Local Authorities to enforce Traffic Regulation […]
17 November 2020 / 8 July 2023 by North Tyneside Green Party
We are firmly opposed to the removal and demolition of this historic footbridge and believe that the right of way should be preserved. We want to save the public right of way, so that residents, visitors to North Tyneside, and future generations, can enjoy an accessible and safe crossing into the town. The public right […]
12 November 2020 / 18 November 2020 by North Tyneside Green Party
Following a North Tyneside Borough Green Party campaign last year, North Tyneside Council declared a Climate Emergency in 2019 – and subsequently commissioned The Carbon Trust to produce an Action Plan to reduce carbon emissions. This Action Plan, available here, aims for zero carbon by 2050. 2050 is not soon enough to keep climate warming […]
6 November 2020 / 13 November 2020 by North Tyneside Green Party
North Tyneside Borough Green Party are to host a Climate Emergency Workshop on Wednesday 11 November in response to the publication of the North Tyneside Action Plan. NT Climate Emergency In 2019, following action by North Tyneside Borough Green Party, the Council to declared a Climate Emergency. Although the 2050 target set by the declaration […]
5 November 2020 / 8 July 2023 by North Tyneside Green Party
The removal of the EATF measures, such as the Sunrise Cycleway and the Pedestrianised Zones in Whitley Bay and North Shields, has raised questions regarding the decision making process at North Tyneside Council. We have now entered National Lockdown 2.0, with Covid-19 cases continuing to rise across our Borough. We are also facing a Climate […]
4 November 2020 / 4 November 2020 by North Tyneside Green Party
Parliament votes today on the Government’s plan to introduce a second lockdown across England. North Tyneside Borough Green Party agrees that we must follow the science – but we urge the Government (and NT Council) to do more to protect our community. The Economy As non-essential shops are told to shut, many small businesses will […]
2 November 2020 / 8 July 2023 by North Tyneside Green Party
We want to give thanks to all those who used and who supported the Cycleway. We appreciate your efforts towards a greener, safer North Tyneside. We need to continue to work to promote safe spaces for people, this will mean:– safer streets– less pollution – better health We need to promote active travel & support […]
16 October 2020 / 8 July 2023 by North Tyneside Green Party
The North Tyneside Borough Green Party has written to Carl Johnson, the North Tyneside Cabinet Member responsible for Environment and Transport, to request an urgent review of the planned closure of the Sunrise Cycleway. There is strong local support for the Cycleway. There are a number of reasons to maintain the Cycleway, including the need […]
25 August 2020 / 4 November 2020 by North Tyneside Green Party
31 March 2020 / 25 October 2020 by North Tyneside Green Party
As Covid19 closes public places, workers are advised to work from home where they can, and shops see demand surge for essentials, please remember: – those over 70 are particularly vulnerable, if you have family, friends or neighbours in this age bracket, please do check in on them – younger people with underlying health conditions […]
1 December 2019 / 25 October 2020 by North Tyneside Green Party
Response from North Tyneside Borough Green Party The need for action on air pollution is urgent, both locally and across the UK. Significant harm is being caused to individuals and the wider environmental impacts are all the more pronounced in the context of the climate emergency. Dirty air causes tens of thousands of people to […]
11 November 2019 / 25 October 2020 by North Tyneside Green Party
As you know the Green Party of England & Wales launched the national campaign last week. Siân Berry set out the need for a Green New Deal, meaning investment to build a better future and to prevent a Climate Crisis. The day after the launch, the Northern Convention released a Manifesto for the North. This […]
1 November 2019 / 25 October 2020 by North Tyneside Green Party
Response from North Tyneside Borough Green Party The need for action on air pollution is urgent, both locally and across the UK. In addition to the legal implications of breaches air quality limits, significant harm is being caused to individuals, the wider environmental impacts are all the more pronounced in the context of the climate […]
16 September 2019 / 25 October 2020 by North Tyneside Green Party
The North Tyneside Borough Green Party notes with interest the Chronicle article of 30 August 2019 “Revealed: How North Tyneside Council is fighting climate change”. As previously stated, we acknowledge the good work achieved by the Council to date. We recognise that the Council is already ahead of the targets set three years ago. However, […]
25 July 2019 / 25 October 2020 by North Tyneside Green Party
The North Tyneside Borough Green Party has long campaigned for the declaration of a Climate Emergency. We were delighted that the Council had listened to us when we heard of the intention to declare a Climate Emergency following the June Council Meeting. But we remained cautious, knowing that the Emergency requires action, not just words. […]
15 July 2019 / 25 October 2020 by North Tyneside Green Party
The North Tyneside Green Party has previously petitioned the Council to adopt a Climate Emergency. We understand that the Council now plans to report on the steps to declare an Emergency at the next full Council meeting on 25 July. It is the concern of the North Tyneside Green Party that the Council does not […]
1 July 2019 / 25 October 2020 by North Tyneside Green Party
The North East Green Party have condemned plans to extend Newcastle Airport’s runway. The detailed masterplan, released yesterday, predicts almost twice as many passengers using Newcastle International Airport by 2035. The Green Party say these plans are incompatible with the declaration of a climate emergency by the government and several local councils, including Newcastle and […]