Jobs – Green Party Briefing 25 March 2021 / 25 March 2021 by North Tyneside Green Party 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 […] Read more » #Briefing
Greens will fight for Green recovery from the coronavirus pandemic across the country 25 March 2021 / 25 March 2021 by North Tyneside Green Party “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 […] Read more »
North Tyneside Climate Emergency Workshop II Report 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. […] Read more »
National Day of Reflection 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 […] Read more »
Green Viewpoint : Coastal Congestion – the need for Safe Space 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 […] Read more »
Green Action in Whitley Bay 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 Read more »
Nature – Green Party Briefing 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 […] Read more »
Green Viewpoint : Safe Streets 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 […] Read more »
Clean Air – Green Party Briefing 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 […] Read more »
Green Viewpoint: North East Transport Plan 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 […] Read more »