Warm Homes – Green Party Statement 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 […] Read more »
Borough Bridge : Public Right of Way Consultation – Council Response 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 […] Read more »
Greens call out government on failure to take responsibility for Covid-safe Christmas 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: […] Read more »
Pavement Parking : Consultation Response 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 […] Read more »
Borough Bridge : Public Right of Way Consultation 17 November 2020 / 8 July 2023 by North Tyneside Green Party We are firmly opposed to the removal and demolition of this historic footbridge and believe that the right of way should be preserved. We want to save the public right of way, so that residents, visitors to North Tyneside, and future generations, can enjoy an accessible and safe crossing into the town. The public right […] Read more »
North Tyneside Climate Emergency Workshop Report 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 […] Read more »
North Tyneside Climate Emergency Workshop 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 […] Read more »
North Tyneside Borough Green Party demands answers from Council 5 November 2020 / 8 July 2023 by North Tyneside Green Party The removal of the EATF measures, such as the Sunrise Cycleway and the Pedestrianised Zones in Whitley Bay and North Shields, has raised questions regarding the decision making process at North Tyneside Council. We have now entered National Lockdown 2.0, with Covid-19 cases continuing to rise across our Borough. We are also facing a Climate […] Read more »
Green Viewpoint : Lockdown 2.0 4 November 2020 / 4 November 2020 by North Tyneside Green Party Parliament votes today on the Government’s plan to introduce a second lockdown across England. North Tyneside Borough Green Party agrees that we must follow the science – but we urge the Government (and NT Council) to do more to protect our community. The Economy As non-essential shops are told to shut, many small businesses will […] Read more »
Green Viewpoint : Sunset on Sunrise Cycleway 2 November 2020 / 8 July 2023 by North Tyneside Green Party We want to give thanks to all those who used and who supported the Cycleway. We appreciate your efforts towards a greener, safer North Tyneside. We need to continue to work to promote safe spaces for people, this will mean:– safer streets– less pollution – better health We need to promote active travel & support […] Read more »