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29 March 2021 / 29 March 2021 by North Tyneside Green Party
It is official, North Tyneside have called elections for 6 May 2021. This is an opportunity to elect a new Mayor and new Councillors to represent the people of North Tyneside. We are delighted that our lead campaigner, Alan Steele, has been selected by our members to stand for election in Whitley Bay. Alan says: […]
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25 March 2021 / 25 March 2021 by North Tyneside Green Party
The Green Party has called for the Government to provide the necessary resources so that every local authority has an effective test and trace system in place, run by local public health authorities, ahead of the lifting of lockdown restrictions. We have written to Cllr Margaret Hall, the North Tyneside Council Cabinet Member for Public […]
We believe that economic recovery from the pandemic should be centred around the creation of Green jobs. We would create millions of good quality, well-paid jobs across the country. Training and skills would be prioritised and investment directed towards communities hardest hit by economic changes over the last few decades. Three important areas of focus […]
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“It is Green councillors and activists on the ground, working with local communities up and down the country, who are picking up the slack and doing what they can to ensure a Green recovery for all.”– Cllr Andrew Cooper (Green Party, West Yorkshire) The Green Party has pledged to fight for a Green Recovery from […]
25 March 2021 / 26 March 2021 by North Tyneside Green Party
The second in our series of Workshops looking at the North Tyneside Climate Emergency was held on 24 March. This Workshop specifically looked at the North Tyneside Council Action Plan. It was hoped that a Council Officer would attend, to present the Action Plan, and take questions, but sadly no Officer was able to attend. […]
23 March 2021 / 23 March 2021 by North Tyneside Green Party
One year ago today, we entered the first UK Covid Lockdown. In those twelve months since, we have lost almost 150,000 people to the virus in the UK (1). To mark the anniversary of the lockdown, and to remember those we have lost, Marie Curie have declared today a National Day of Reflection (2). A […]
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22 March 2021 / 8 July 2023 by North Tyneside Green Party
As the weekend brought warmer weather, it also brought crowds to our coast. These crowds are a concern for coastal residents from Tynemouth to Whitley Bay: (1) the crowding of people on the promenade, without space to social distance, risks a spike in the local Covid infection rate. (2) the promenade, as part of the […]
22 March 2021 / 22 March 2021 by North Tyneside Green Party
We are proud of our local Campaigners and their efforts to keep our Borough clean and tidy – for the benefit of everyone. If you would like to join our ‘Clean Team’ – please contact Alan: alan.steele@northtyneside.greenparty.org.uk
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 […]
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 […]
