Jenny Jones supports calls to democratise City of London 28 October 2011 by sianberry Green Party Mayoral candidate Jenny Jones today supported calls to democratise the City of London Corporation. Jenny Jones said: "The City of London Corporation is a medieval institution. "It plays a key role in protecting offshore business that drains billions out of developing countries each year. What we have is a divided capital, and we […] Read more »
Lorry driver involved in 2009 cyclist fatality questioned by police over recent pedestrian death: Green Party reaction 27 October 2011 by sianberry Responding to reports that the same driver that pleaded guilty to driving with defective vision when cyclist Eilidh Cairns was crushed under the wheels of a tipper truck he was driving in Notting Hill Gate in 2009 was also questioned by the police in connection with the death of 97-year-old Nora Guttman after a collision […] Read more »
Greenwich Pensioners’ Forum to quiz London MEP on life at European Parliament 27 October 2011 by sianberry Jean Lambert, Green MEP for London, will meet with the Greenwich Pensioners’ Forum on Friday 27 October to give a unique insight into the life of an MEP and the workings of the European Parliament. The Forum will question Jean on her areas of her work and life as a Member of the European Parliament […] Read more »
Mayor accused of hypocrisy over £350m of missed energy efficiency funding 26 October 2011 by sianberry Darren Johnson has accused the Mayor of London of "hypocrisy" after the Mayor launched a campaign to increase the uptake of home insulation. The Mayor’s own home insulation programme, which has been proven to help people insulate their homes and save on average £154 per household, has been delayed and underfunded. It has only visited […] Read more »
Greens launch Greenwich & Lewisham election bid 25 October 2011 by sianberry The Green Party has selected Roger Sedgley as its candidate for Greenwich & Lewisham in the London Assembly elections next May. Roger Sedgley will formally launch his campaign next week, along with Green Candidate for Mayor of London, Jenny Jones, and Green Assembly Member Darren Johnson. Activists and candidates will mark the launch by highlighting […] Read more »
Mayor urged to stop further privatisation of the London Fire Brigade 25 October 2011 by sianberry Responding to the FBU, UNISON, GMB joint report ‘Privatisation of London’s fire service training and control centre’ published today [24th October], London Assembly Member Darren Johnson said: "I don’t believe that Londoners agree with privatisation of the fire service, and the uncertainties that come with it. I don’t want to see pivotal London Fire Brigade […] Read more »
Jean Lambert MEP adds her name to those supporting Occupy London protest 19 October 2011 by sianberry Green MEP for London, Jean Lambert, has issued the following statement on the Occupy London Stock Exchange protest currently taking place in the City of London: "The vast majority of people demonstrating over the last few days want to take part in a peaceful protest to voice their concerns about corporate greed and growing inequality, […] Read more »
Less than 1% of London’s new affordable homes met low energy standard last year 19 October 2011 by sianberry Jenny Jones has revealed that only 0.6% of affordable homes that were built in 2010/11 and assessed against the Government’s Code for Sustainable Homes met the Government’s zero carbon standard, with none reaching the highest code level 6. Residents living in a level 6 flat could save £1250 per year in energy bill reductions and […] Read more »
Chris Smith calls for action on Brick Lane – “Council’s shame” 19 October 2011 by sianberry In the last few years Brick Lane has grown into a prime tourist destination bringing much needed revenue into the local area, writes the Green Party’s City and East candidate, Chris Smith. Businesses have been developed to help make Brick Lane into one of the most dynamic areas of London. This is contrasted with the […] Read more »
Mayor of London not doing enough on betting shops 19 October 2011 by sianberry The Mayor of London has been criticised for refusing to introduce a London-wide planning policy encouraging councils to take action on the saturation of betting shops, takeaways and other types of business. Darren has welcomed the Mayor’s call for the Government to introduce planning powers to "help control the proliferation and clustering of betting shops", […] Read more »