Local Transport – Better is Possible 16 April 2021 / 13 March 2025 by North Tyneside Green Party “We need a better local transport network in this borough which includes cyclists, pedestrians and public transport” – Penny Remfry, Green Party candidate for Elected Mayor, 2021 The Green Party wants to encourage more people to leave their cars at home and enjoy the fresh air and natural environment we have around us. Reducing the […] Read more »
Greens call for greater financial support for independent businesses 15 April 2021 / 15 April 2021 by North Tyneside Green Party Martin Osborne: “Greens want independent businesses to be at the heart of a Green recovery” The Green Party has called on the government to provide more financial support for independent businesses by reversing its decision to stop Covid- related business rate appeals and extend the business rate holiday and current tourism VAT cut through 2021. […] Read more »
Local Business – Green Party Briefing 15 April 2021 / 15 April 2021 by North Tyneside Green Party Independent businesses have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic. As the nation moves towards lifting remaining restrictions, they must be financially supported to get them back on their feet. The Greens set out a five-point plan last December for small businesses and want big and small businesses alike to play a leading role in a […] Read more »
Green Party demands Energy Efficiency for New Homes 13 April 2021 / 12 April 2021 by North Tyneside Green Party “North Tyneside Council must do more to force house builders to improve energy efficiency in new housing” – Penny Remfry (Green Party Mayoral Candidate) Over the past five years, hundreds of new homes have been built in North Tyneside and there are plans for thousands more new homes to be built in the borough. These […] Read more »
Green Party Announce candidate for North Tyneside Mayor 9 April 2021 / 21 March 2024 by North Tyneside Green Party “A Green Party Mayor will provide strong leadership in making sure that this borough can face the future with confidence knowing that we are all working together to create a healthier, environmentally sustainable and happier place to live.” – Penny Remfry (Green Party Candidate for North Tyneside Mayor) The North Tyneside Borough Green Party have […] Read more »
Greens demand government invests in sustainable farming methods ahead of COP 8 April 2021 / 8 April 2021 by North Tyneside Green Party Natalie Bennett: “A flourishing ecosystem starts with healthy soils” The Green Party is urging the government to invest in farming systems to minimise the agriculture sector’s carbon footprint and limit the damage done to wildlife. The call comes ahead of the UK-led COP later this year which will be held in Glasgow and will be […] Read more »
Green Party Confirms candidates for North Tyneside Local Elections 7 April 2021 / 7 April 2021 by North Tyneside Green Party “I want to work with Whitley Bay residents to make our area an even better place to live, work and relax. I can see that, as a community, we do so much to support each other. I want to be a part of keeping the good things we have and building on this for us […] Read more »
Green News – a new dawn for Sunrise Cycleway? 6 April 2021 / 8 July 2023 by North Tyneside Green Party News of a potential new cycleway is very welcome, if overdue. If elected on 6 May, Green Party Councillors will work to ensure that the plans are prioritised by the Council – to ensure full consultation of the plans – and implemented at the earliest opportunity. We have campaigned on behalf of residents from Whitley […] Read more »
Green Action in Whitley Bay (Easter Weekend) 5 April 2021 / 5 April 2021 by North Tyneside Green Party We are delighted that a couple of Young Greens were able to join us over the weekend to help with our litter pick. These superstars joined in with our efforts to keep Whitley Bay clean and tidy for everyone – they did a fantastic job. If you are inspired by these beach clean heroes – […] Read more »
Green Party – National Launch of Local Elections Campaign 31 March 2021 / 31 March 2021 by North Tyneside Green Party Green Party launches local election campaign with pledge to build a Green Recovery Jonathan Bartley: “After the long, dark winter of Covid we want to make sure that we bring spring into all our council chambers with new hope for a greener, more caring future” The Green Party will today [Wednesday 31 March] launch its […] Read more »