We did it! Congratulations to Ian Poyser, who has been elected to represent Plympton Chaddlewood and becomes the first ever Green Councillor on Plymouth City Council. Thank you to the many volunteers and supporters who have made this win possible! Speaking afterwards, Ian said: “It’s been a long time coming, it’s been three years worth […]
Plymouth Greens condemn the Plymouth City Council “War on weeds” campaign, which features a heavy use of the controversial herbicide Glyphosate, as disproportionate, ill-conceived and dangerous for humans and animals. Glyphosate is toxic and damaging to insects such as bees, and more broadly by removing weeds as a food source it also affects other well […]
As many in the city, we have been shocked by the mass shooting in Keyham yesterday. Green Party co-ordinator Ian Poyser said: “Our thoughts are with all those affected by the terrible incident that occurred in Keyham last night. Many of us have been deeply affected by this tragedy. The communities of Plymouth will reach […]
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Greens increase vote-share to become Plymouth’s third party Ian Poyser, candidate for Plympton Chaddlewood, has come “within an inch” of turning the traditionally Conservative ward Green. The Green Party has achieved its best ever results in local elections in Plymouth, standing 18 candidates across the city. The Greens increased their city-wide vote share to 7.5% […]
We’re standing in this years Council elections to challenge the constant bickering betweenLabour and the Conservatives. A vote for the Green Party is a vote for a grown-up, collaborative cross-bench culture where Councillors work hard forresidents. The Green Party is standing in 18 wards at the local elections on May 6th, giving Plymouthians the opportunity […]
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We welcome that Councillor Deacon has been suspended and an investigation into his online comments is under way. In light of Sarah Everard’s death, all women’s concerns about safety – including trans women’s – should be taken very seriously by all elected politicians in our city. Sadly comments made by The Green Party’s Baroness Jones were taken […]
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A petition started by local Green activists has now gained over 1000 signatures from residents demmanding the re-opening of Plympton railways station – and in doing so also hit the headlines. The station was closed over 60 years ago, but with the population growing and traffic congestion becoming a major issue local campaigner Ian Poyser feels […]
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Green campaigner Ian Poyser has been responding to resident concerns over noise pollution levels in Plympton Chaddlewood. Road traffic is known to be the biggest cause of noise pollution in the UK, yet has a signficant impact for residents and is often overlooked as a planning consideration. As a result Ian visited the site, along the busy […]
Plymouth Green Party stands with people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic groups in our city, to end all forms of racism. We are proud of our beautiful city, it’s people and many achievements of Plymouthians. However, recent events remind us that not everything in Plymouth’s past and present is a cause for celebration. Now […]
