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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. […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]