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4 February 2004 by sianberry
This is the verdict of Green Party Group on the London Assembly in their response to the Government consultation on the UDC. Noel Lynch, Green Party member of the London Assembly emphasised, “Decisions about places we live and work should be taken by democratic bodies elected by the people affected. For the London Thames Gateway […]
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3 February 2004 by sianberry
Irish born Green Party London Assembly Member, Noel Lynch, noticed that the Greater London Authority was not placing recruitment advertising across a range of Irish or other ethnic newspapers. Greens are delighted that the Mayor has now agreed that the GLA should advertise London Irish, Black, Asian and other minority ethnic press. Noel Lynch said, […]
28 January 2004 by sianberry
Responding to Ken Livingstone’s attack on Darren Johnson over the Mayor’s plans to build a six lane road bridge in East London and the Government’s huge contribution to it, Darren said, “I utterly oppose the plans to build this £500 million monstrosity. This is Mayor Livingstone and New Labour stabbing East Londoners in the back. […]
27 January 2004 by sianberry
At the London Assembly’s Budget debate today the Green Party Group will be presenting a radical alternative to the Mayor’s budget which would bring about massive improvements in the quality of life, whilst cutting rather than increasing council tax. Darren Johnson, Leader of the Green Party Group said, “We are proposing to double spending on […]
22 January 2004 by sianberry
Greens agree with Conservative mayoral candidate, Steve Norris, that Capita should be sacked but Greens are calling for congestion charging to be administered directly by Transport for London. Darren, who is Leader of the Green Party Group in the London Assembly commented, “The Greens are big fans of congestion charging. But we believe the system […]
16 January 2004 by sianberry
"We are outraged that the Government has decided to go bullishly ahead with GM, trampling over people’s well-voiced concerns and paying little heed to the hidden hazards," said Noel Lynch, Green Party member in the London Assembly who is hosting the debate. Amongst those that will be speaking at the event are Dr Arpad Pusztai, […]
Darren commented, “It is costing £17 Million just to bid for the Olympics, even if we are not successful. At the current time that money would be much better spent on improving housing and transport in East London.” “Supporters of the bid say it will aid regeneration but will such promises turn into reality? We […]
Darren and Noel will be met at Abbey Wood railway station at 10am by John Wylie, Chair of the Saints Residents Association and then go on to the Marshes. Among those joining them will be Tim Chapman, Natural Environment Focus Group, Alex Draper, Regional Conservation Officer for South London, Tony Banks from the local RSPB […]
15 January 2004 by sianberry
Currently the Mayor spends twice as much on his propaganda newspaper, “The Londoner”, than he spends on London’s environment. Darren visited the Sydenham Hill Nature Reserve in Southwark today to highlight the importance of London’s nature. "When it comes to spin and propaganda, the Mayor throws money around like there’s no tomorrow. But when it […]
14 January 2004 by sianberry
Replying to a formal question from Green London Assembly member, Noel Lynch, TfL stated, “A number of possible depot sites are under consideration both East and West of London. One of these would include the Green Belt site between Harold Wood and Brentwood referred to locally as Maylands Field”. This major new threat to Maylands […]