Scrapping congestion charge would be shameful waste of public money, say Greens 3 April 2003 by sianberry The scheme has proved a wonderful success in reducing traffic and Greens want to expand congestion charging, not scrap it. It is utterly foolhardy for the likes of Tory Steve Norris to say they want to cancel the scheme. Londoners would never forgive them for such an outrageous waste of taxpayers’ money. Scrapping the scheme […] Read more »
Greens reject support for the Olympics 3 April 2003 by sianberry The London Assembly Culture Committee published its Scrutiny Report on the Mayor’s Culture Strategy without any criticism of the current approach to the Olympics. The Greens are not prepared to go along with support for the London Olympic Bid as they remain unconvinced by current proposals. The Greens’ biggest concern about the bid is over […] Read more »
Greens organise candlelit vigil for peace 2 April 2003 by sianberry Darren Johnson, Leader of the Green Group in the London Assembly, said, ‘We are asking people to bring their own candle and jam jar. People are being urged to wear black or black and red, to symbolise the blood spilt in this conflict.’ The organisers of the action plan to spell the words ‘No Blood […] Read more »
Ken Livingstone abandons old friends, old promises and the poor of East London to build big-business motorway 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 […] Read more »
Only one year to go before recycling deadline: Greens urge failing boroughs to sort out their door-to-door collection service 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, […] Read more »
Greens promise new deal for allotment holders 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 […] Read more »
No, Prime Minister: this war is wrong 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 […] Read more »
War on Iraq: increased terrorist risk for London nuclear shipments, warn Greens 21 March 2003 by sianberry 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 […] Read more »
A racket that must be stopped: Greens say no to extra 10 flights an hour proposal 21 March 2003 by sianberry 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 […] Read more »
Bring ‘our boys’ back where they belong: support the troops but not the war 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 […] Read more »