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2 April 2003 by sianberry
Keen supporters of the plan, Mayor Ken Livingstone and Transport Minister John Speller, are both attending the reception at Canary Wharf. Ken Livingstone originally opposed the building of the bridge during his campaign to become Mayor in May 2000. At one meeting of local people, he stated that if the planners wanted the bridge they […]
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1 April 2003 by sianberry
From 1st April 2004, the Mayor of London’s Waste Strategy states that all London councils should introduce a borough-wide kerbside collection scheme for recycling. The Greens have today published league tables showing each borough’s progress, based on latest available official figures. Cllr Darren Johnson AM, Leader of the Green Party Group in the London Assembly, […]
27 March 2003 by sianberry
Cllr Darren Johnson AM, Leader of the Green Party Group in the London Assembly and a tireless champion of allotments said, ‘Recent years have seen an increase in the popularity of allotments, but unfortunately in many parts of London the waiting list for a plot is as long as 5 or even 10 years. Allotments […]
21 March 2003 by sianberry
‘Like the majority of Londoners, the Greens are outraged by this unjustifiable war. We believe it is illegal and immoral. That’s why we will be joining thousands of ordinary Londoners on the march to Hyde Park on Saturday. We are sending a clear message to the Government that this war is wrong,’ said Cllr. Darren […]
In the current climate of increased threat from terrorist attack, there is serious concern for the safety of London residents, as trains carrying spent nuclear fuel regularly travel through built up areas close to housing, schools and businesses. Greens are calling on the Government to suspend these trains that travel from nuclear power stations in […]
Currently, between 4am and 3pm, planes take off from one runway and land on the other. Then from 3pm to 11.30pm, the operation is reversed. This gives residents a break from having to endure the noisier landings all day: it is the noisier landings that are the cause of most complaints. But if the mixed-mode […]
20 March 2003 by sianberry
‘Our troops joined up to defend our country and keep the peace, not wage a war on behalf of US corporate interests,’ said Cllr. Darren Johnson, Leader of the Green Party Group in the London Assembly. ‘It is an abuse of the loyalty and the lives of British soldiers to use them in this immoral […]
17 March 2003 by sianberry
Greens are proposing that local councils pass an emergency motion to make themselves Councils for Peace, so that London can join the numerous cities promoting peace across the world, including 151 in the USA alone. Cllr. Darren Johnson AM said, “Londoners are massively opposed to this war that is threatening the very fabric of international […]
13 March 2003 by sianberry
Victor Anderson said; "Noise is making itself heard on the political agenda and it’s an unignorable din. It has become another form of urban blight which we need to quell." "Noise is high up on Londoners’ list of worries, but the powers-that-be have so far refused to treat it as seriously as it deserves. I […]
12 March 2003 by sianberry
The Greens had urged the London Assembly to add its name to the Cities of Peace movement. Cities of Peace is a rapidly growing movement, which includes 139 cities in the USA, which have passed resolutions against pre-emptive war. The Assembly voted against the motion proposed by Darren Johnson, as the other main political parties […]
11 March 2003 by sianberry
Should there be a celebration of the impending war? London Irish Greens say "No." Co. Limerick born coordinator of London Green Party Noel Lynch said, "On 17th March are we really going to celebrate Irishness on the same day that the rush to war enters its final and most deadly phase? Are we going to […]
Cllr. Darren Johnson AM, Leader of the Greens in the London Assembly, has campaigned tirelessly to raise awareness of the dangers of spent nuclear fuel regularly travelling through London on routes through heavily populated areas. Darren Johnson said, “I am delighted that the GLA is joining the Nuclear Free Local Authorities. The Inquiry I chaired […]
10 March 2003 by sianberry
However, much more needs to be done, including: more attention to victim support; counselling; same sex interviews; translators; and most importantly no threat of immediate removal. Britain needs to catch up with other EU countries and offer real support services to these women including:· A reflection period to enable the women to decide whether she […]
28 February 2003 by sianberry
Greens have been outspoken critics of the Mayor ’s London Plan and its implications for London’s sustainability. Discussions with transport and environmental organizations suggest that there will be crucial objections to the Mayor’s policies to promote London as a business dominated world city. There is a consensus of concern that this will increase the gap […]
25 February 2003 by sianberry
Jenny will also be urging Mayor Ken Livingstone to use his influence to help the Londoners currently interned in Cuba. Lending her voice to Jenny’s campaign to afford these prisoners in Camp X-Ray their basic human rights, author Margaret Drabble said, “The detainees’ situation is completely unacceptable and should not be forgotten. Will they still […]
24 February 2003 by sianberry
Greens believe the White Paper fails to give strong backing for drastically increasing energy efficiency and does not do enough to reduce energy demand. Greens are also concerned that the White Papers leaves the door open to a possible push for new nuclear power stations in the future. “The Government’s long awaited Energy White Paper […]
20 February 2003 by sianberry
Greens are calling on Mayor Ken Livingstone and local authorities to start vetoing planning applications for new developments that fail to make use of clean, green renewable energy sources. Darren will have with him a sample of a solar panel unit that could be used for new buildings. Darren Johnson commented, “Mayor Livingstone’s Energy Strategy […]
19 February 2003 by sianberry
The London Green Party voted to accept Ken Livingstone’s offer on the same day that congestion charging was introduced in London. Jenny is currently the London Mayor’s Road Safety Ambassador and has been involved in promoting many of the human scale transport initiatives which are making London a safer, cleaner and Greener city. In relation […]
17 February 2003 by sianberry
Jenny was keen to show the grass roots support for congestion charging amongst Londoners and to counter the views put forward by the vocal minority of London drivers who oppose the scheme. Jenny Jones said, “The voters elected Green Party politicians like myself to do something about the traffic and pollution which is clogging up […]
16 February 2003 by sianberry
Darren Johnson said, "Ken Livingstone has been a disappointment on many issues but the last thing London needs is a Tory Mayor pledging to abolish the congestion charge – the one policy that will undoubtedly be Livingstone’s greatest achievement." He continued, "People will not trust a former Director of the Road Haulage Association to tackle […]
15 February 2003 by sianberry
Darren Johnson, Leader of the Green Party in the London Assembly said, "Greens believe that even if the UN were to give a war on Iraq its backing, that would still not make it a legitimate war. A second UN resolution will not somehow make war more just. It will not make it more moral. […]
13 February 2003 by sianberry
City Hall is home to the Mayor and the London Assembly. The placement of cycle racks for casual visitors to City Hall will supplement the existing provision of cycle parking for 50 staff in the basement. City Hall, along with other modern central London buildings such as Norman Foster’s ‘gherkin’, only have provision for unloading […]
12 February 2003 by sianberry
The Greens believe that proper and consistent policing of traffic offences within the zone will challenge the culture of crime on wheels which has grown up in London as a result of traffic police numbers being halved in the last twelve years. Jenny Jones, Green Party member of the Metropolitan Police Authority, said, “We have […]
The Minister was commenting on the recent report from the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution which recommended a ban on new runways and a green tax of at least £70 per return ticket. Commenting on the situation, Darren said, “Just as there is to be a congestion charge for cars in central London, there should […]