LONDON NEEDS MORE ACTION ON AIR POLLUTION 4 November 2021 / 4 November 2021 by London Green Party The Mayor of London needs to act more seriously on cutting air pollution, according to a leading Green Assembly member. The Mayor has recently expanded the ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone). But questioning from Zack Polanksi revealed this will not be enough to bring air pollution in London within new World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines. One out of ten London […] Read more »
Another Green Councillor 29 October 2021 / 29 October 2021 by London Green Party Camden’s deputy mayor has become the 7th councillor this year to defect to the Greens. Lorna Russell made the switch from Labour citing the ‘broken promises’ of her previous party. Writing to residents of Fortune Green she said: “My principles and core values of social justice, equality and environmentalism have not changed, but I have found myself […] Read more »
Knife crime in London 29 October 2021 / 29 October 2021 by London Green Party Green Party Assembly member Caroline Russell has demanded that more is done to tackle the epidemic of violence in London. Caroline has compiled a report, looking at homicide figures in the capital between 2005 and 2020. In that time 2,000 Londoners were murdered, with the rate barely going down. “That means more than 2,000 families living without […] Read more »
Greens urge Mayor to act on London traffic levels 20 October 2021 / 20 October 2021 by London Green Party Sadiq Kahn has been warned he may have to reintroduce the congestion charge at night if traffic levels increase in central London. About 10,000 Londoners responded to a consultation on the Mayor’s plans to reduce the charge’s operating hours, from 7am-10pmseven days a week to 7am-6pm on weekdays and midday-6pm at weekends. Simon Munk, of London Cycling Campaign, said ending charging […] Read more »
SIAN BERRY AIMS TO BRING ZERO CARBON HOMES IN LONDON BY 2030 BACK ON TARGET 20 October 2021 / 20 October 2021 by London Green Party The Mayor of London’s target of zero carbon homes by 2030 will not be met, according to a report by the London Assembly Housing Committee. Sian Berry, chair of the committee, said ‘The world is in a race against time to fight climate change, and action on existing homes can no longer be put off or […] Read more »
New leadership- Fresh vision 11 October 2021 / 11 October 2021 by London Green Party The Green Party have announced a new leadership team with a fresh vision to see more Greens at every level of government. Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay won the race with 44% of first preference votes and 62% of second round votes. In a tough competition, joint candidates Amelia Womack and Tamsin Omond came second with 30% of first preference votes. With the Green Party currently enjoying a […] Read more »
Second Enfield councillor joins Green Party 6 October 2021 / 6 October 2021 by London Green Party A second Enfield councillor has joined the Green Party after claiming Labour and the Tories had failed to address “major environmental challenges”. Anne Brown, who represents Southgate Green, announced she had joined the Greens at a recent full council meeting. After quitting Labour in March, Anne joined independent opposition group Community First, which is made […] Read more »
TUBE STATIONS FORCED TO SHUT FOR A RECORD141 HOURS THIS YEAR DUE TO LONDON FLOODING 6 October 2021 / 6 October 2021 by London Green Party Flooding has caused an unprecedented number of tube stations to close, with 38 incidents affecting 30 stations, according to new data uncovered by Green Party London Assembly Member Zack Polanski. 14 stations suffered closure on 12 July, and 12 on 25 July with Barons Court and Stockwell closed twice. Zack said: “There have been more flooding incidents recorded by TfL this […] Read more »
Solar Panels – ‘Lend us your roofs!’ 5 October 2021 / 5 October 2021 by London Green Party Green London Assembly member Sian Berry is calling on Londoners to “lend us your roofs” to help tackle the climate crisis. And her inspiration comes from an unusual source – the Sean Bean prison drama “Time.” A drone shot of Runcorn revealed a high number of houses with solar panels. “I can’t think of anywhere like […] Read more »
HIV – ‘NOBODY SHOULD SUFFER STIGMA OR LACK OF ACCESS TO TREATMENT’ 5 October 2021 / 5 October 2021 by London Green Party Green Assembly Member Zack Polanski has supported a move to reduce cases of HIV in London. Nine boroughs have higher rates of late diagnosis than the national average. A motion in the London Assembly, seconded by Zack, demands the Mayor ensures new cases of HIV are reduced by 80% and eradicated by 2030. It is part of a […] Read more »