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10 May 2022 / 10 May 2022 by London Green Party
Greens in Islington have been celebrating after winning all three seats in the Highbury ward. Greens are now Labour’s main opposition over the next four years. Caroline Russell retained her seat for the third local election in a row, and is joined by Benali Hamdache and Ernestas Armstrong-Jegorovas in the Town Hall. “Islington voters have […]
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2 May 2022 / 2 May 2022 by London Green Party
The Mayor’s Housing Strategy is outdated and not fit for purpose, says Sian Berry. The London Assembly member has urged the Mayor to update his Housing Strategy in light of the many changes since it was first published, four years ago. Sian said: “Too many Londoners are struggling in homes that do not meet basic standards. Overcrowding is becoming even more […]
26 April 2022 / 26 April 2022 by London Green Party
Croydon’s Labour run council has axed its Meals on Wheels service, which will impact on the lives of vulnerable and elderly residents. According to a report in Inside Croydon https://insidecroydon.com/2022/04/16/labour-axed-meals-on-wheels-service-to-save-just-24000/ , the net saving is just £24,000, a tiny amount of the council’s budget. The ending of the service will lead to 22 job losses and the […]
25 April 2022 / 25 April 2022 by London Green Party
The Green mayoral candidate for Hackney has said that, if elected, she would “really put the power back to the people”. Zoe Garbett says she will make residents an essential part of the decision making process, not just a token afterthought, with plans that include a citizens’ assembly. Zoe would tackle the cost of living crisis by exempting the poorest from council tax and reducing rent for council tenants, while making Hackney […]
Londoners shouldn’t have to live in fear of going outside because of air pollution. That’s the message from Green assembly member Zack Polanski after the capital was hit with another high pollution alert last week. The warning was the first since August 2020 with the Mayor, Sadiq Khan, blaming a combination of local emissions and […]
17 April 2022 / 17 April 2022 by London Green Party
Ealing Green Party is opposing plans to build a sports stadium on a much-loved wildflower meadow. Southall Football Club has identified Warren Farm as a suitable place to build a stadium. Campaigners for Warren Farm Nature Reserve said they were, “lost for words” at the idea. “We have been in talks with Ealing Council, they are well aware of the vast amount of rare and […]
12 April 2022 / 12 April 2022 by London Green Party
Croydon’s Green Party is calling on the council to sort out a housing crisis in the borough. Tenants have been protesting outside the town hall against unacceptable conditions and a 4.1 per cent rent hike. Protestors gathered to chant, “Croydon Council shame on you” after shocking living conditions were exposed at tower blocks in Regina […]
5 April 2022 / 5 April 2022 by London Green Party
Action is needed now to stop Londoners dying from drug-related causes, according to a health committee chaired by a Green London Assembly Member. The committee published a report that found that Naloxone can saves lives as the drug reverses the effects of an opioid overdose. England is behind Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales who have known this for some time and […]
27 March 2022 / 27 March 2022 by London Green Party
Vulnerable women should be provided with safe homes on release from prison, says London Greens. London Assembly member Sain Berry proposed the motion to the Mayor, which has now been passed. Siân said: ““Everyone leaving prison should have somewhere safe and secure to live, but too many women are released with just £46, a plastic bag of belongings, […]
20 March 2022 / 20 March 2022 by London Green Party
The Mayor of London’s plans to expand the ultra-low emission zone don’t go far enough, according to Green assembly member Zack Polanski. Speaking on LBC radio, Polanski said he was disappointed that Sadiq Khan didn’t set out a road pricing scheme as well. Plans to bring in daily charges for all petrol and diesel cars […]