Zack Polanski: A look back at the year 23 May 2022 / 23 May 2022 by London Green Party The recent local elections saw historic gains across the country for the Green Party, with the capital turned into a red and green city. London assembly member Zack Polanski has been reflecting on a year of hard work and kept promises. From the start, Polanski insisted that ‘the climate crisis is always centred in decisions.’ […] Read more »
IDLING GETS YOU NOWHERE! 16 May 2022 / 16 May 2022 by London Green Party Idling cars contributes to health problems and air pollution in the capital – but far too little is being done, according to London Greens. The Mayor issued a high air pollution warnings in March – but a report in MyLondon has found that almost half of councils have not used their powers to stop car engine idling since 2013. Idling contributes to diseases such as asthma and lung […] Read more »
Record number of Green Party Councillors Elected Across London 10 May 2022 / 21 March 2023 by Colin Boyle Record number of Green Party Councillors Elected Across London London Green Party is celebrating after seeing 18 councillors elected to 8 councils across the capital, including breaking on to Croydon, Newham and Tower Hamlets councils, and returning to Hackney council. Colin Boyle, Regional Coordinator, said it means Greens will now be able to make even […] Read more »
Greens Win New Councillors in Islington 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 […] Read more »
Mayor’s housing strategy not fit for purpose 2 May 2022 / 2 May 2022 by London Green Party The Mayor’s Housing Strategy is outdated and not fit for purpose, says Sian Berry.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 […] Read more »
Greens Would Restore Meals on Wheels to Croydon 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 […] Read more »
GREEN POWER TO THE PEOPLE! 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 […] Read more »
Air pollution alert in London 25 April 2022 / 25 April 2022 by London Green Party 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 […] Read more »
London Greens Stand Up for Nature Reserve 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 […] Read more »
HOUSING CRISIS NEEDS TACKLING NOW 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 […] Read more »