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22 June 2023 / 22 June 2023 by Green Party Admin
Research has found that harmful chemicals have been found in 81% of our rivers and lakes. Of 1,006 river and lake sites with data, 814 were found to have toxic chemical mixtures, according to analysis of data collected by the government’s Environment Agency. When mixed these chemical cocktails have a disastrous impact on water species […]
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22 May 2023 / 31 May 2024 by Green Party Admin
On 19 May 2023, a High Court judge gave the go ahead for two legal challenges over the government’s decision to grant planning permission for the proposed new coal mine in West Cumbria. Carlisle Green Party parliamentary candidate Gavin Hawkton welcomed the judge’s announcement: “Beyond the clear environmental concerns, arguments in favor of the mine […]
5 April 2022 / 5 April 2022 by agadsden
Greens plan to create thousands of jobs through retrofit revolution Carlisle Green Party has called for a massive programme to create secure, well-paid jobs by insulating thousands of homes in Cumbria. In the run up to the local elections in May, the party has said there has never been a more important moment to elect […]
31 March 2022 / 31 March 2022 by agadsden
● Greens issue warning that lack of government leadership and support is preventing councils from helping refugees ● Carlisle City Councillor Helen Davison: “Councils and their constituents all over the country are ready to step up for Ukrainian refugees, just like they were for Afghan refugees. But the biggest barrier is this Conservative government” Carlisle Green Party has called on the […]
22 March 2022 / 22 March 2022 by agadsden
Greens pledge to tackle cost of living crisis with a retrofit revolution A ground-up approach to insulate social housing “Change for the better – cutting fuel bills, creating hundreds of new jobs and slashing carbon emissions.” Carlisle & District Green Party have pledged to tackle growing levels of fuel poverty and the cost-of-living crisis by […]
14 February 2022 / 31 May 2024 by agadsden
NO RETURN OF FRACKING Media notice – for immediate dispatch Worrying voices are being raised within the Conservative Party that a return to fracking, with all the polluting effects, is back on the cards. This is also a narrative spun in Carlisle by the deputy leader of the City Council, Gareth Ellis, who recently stated […]
10 January 2022 / 31 May 2024 by agadsden
Allerdale & Copeland and Carlisle Green Party PRESS RELEASE Dated: 10th January 2022 Subject: GDF in West Cumbria OUT OF MIND This is a joint statement by both Allerdale & Copeland and Carlisle Green Parties in opposition to the proposed development of a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) in West Cumbria. It is our view that […]
12 November 2021 / 31 May 2024 by
Media notice – for immediate dispatch Carlisle & District Green Party have called for Parklands and Harraby South Carlisle City Councillor to resign immediately from the local authority. Jo Ellis-Williams announced her defection from the Labour Party to join the Conservatives in a statement on Friday morning. Gavin Hawkton, Chair of the Carlisle & District […]
21 August 2021 / 31 May 2024 by agadsden
Carlisle & District Green Party have expressed major concerns at the appointment of Gillian Steward as the new chief executive of Cumbria County Council. This is crucial time for Cumbria as council services begin to merge into two unitary authorities. The party says that her previous track record as Chair of the Lampton Group, the […]
22 July 2021 / 31 May 2024 by agadsden
At the 2021 AGM, elections were held to key posts within the Carlisle & District Green Party. These have now been confirmed and are posted below. Chair: Gavin Hawkton Treasurer: Anne Gadsden Secretary: John Reardon Election Agent: Joanne Bates
31 March 2021 / 31 May 2024 by agadsden
Carlisle and District Green Party have today announced Joanne Bates as their candidate in the upcoming Brampton County Council by-election. Joanne works at William Howard School in the heart of Brampton and is standing in the election to hold the current council to account. Joanne Said: “Having a Green voice at the council is really […]
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30 October 2020 / 11 May 2021 by agadsden
Green Cllr Helen Davidson is working hard with local residents in opposition for a planned new incinerator in Carlisle. Following opposition from Helen, the Environment Agency extended its permit application for a month. This is to take into account various issues and is welcome news as it allows residents more time to understand the issues […]
