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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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Cycling walking and wheeling Public Transport
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 […]
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: […]