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18 December 2024 / 18 December 2024 by frankhartkopf
At the AGM on November 7, 2024, members elected a new committee to take on the task of growing Plymouth Greens over the next year. Here are some of the new committee members introducing themselves: As the new chair for Plymouth Green Party, I aim to give all members the opportunity to contribute, and to […]
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21 July 2024 by jamesellwood
Cam’s candidate statement: I am standing to be your Green MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport because I want to build a more equal, inclusive, and sustainable future for our city and the country. The Conservatives are finally on their way out after 14 years of failure, but Labour are just offering more of the […]
18 June 2024 / 21 July 2024 by jamesellwood
Plymouth Green Party is pleased to announce that Georgia Nelson has been selected as the Green Party candidate for Plymouth Moor View in the upcoming General Election. Georgia, a dedicated Green Party member and campaigner since 2019, expressed her enthusiasm for her candidacy, stating, “For 14 years, this country has been led by a Conservative […]
Lauren McLay has been selected as the Green Party candidate for South West Devon, which incorporates Plympton, Plymstock, Woolwell, Yelverton, Shaugh Prior, Ivybridge and Sherford. Lauren is the Green Party Group Leader on Plymouth City Council representing Plympton Chaddlewood ward. Following her initial election in January 2023 and successful re-election in May 2024 gaining 53% […]
11 June 2024 / 21 July 2024 by jamesellwood
Entrepreneurs, a housing expert, teachers and community leaders are among the diverse range of candidates standing in the local elections for Plymouth City Council on May 2nd. Councillor Ian Poyser, leader of the Green Group in Plymouth City Council, said: “We’re really proud of the range of experience and knowledge our candidates bring. All are […]
11 March 2024 / 21 July 2024 by jamesellwood
Councillors Lauren McClay and Ian Poyser wrote: “Yesterday Plymouth City Council passed a difficult budget. No one wants to pay more Council Tax. You are paying more because of Conservative failures. The Conservative government has purged 60p in every £1 in Plymouth’s public purse since 2010, seeing our Revenue Support Grant freefall from £123.8 million […]
5 March 2024 / 21 July 2024 by jamesellwood
During their meeting on Wednesday 28 February, Green Party Councillor Lauren McLay (Plympton Chaddlewood) called attention to the concerning level of absenteeism from the Conservative Group on the Education and Children’s Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee. Plymouth Conservatives only filled 50% of their allocated seats on the committee at Wednesday’s meeting. Additionally, 25% of […]
Local residents in Kings Tamerton were shocked to find a digger working with no warning at the Pony Field on February, 16th. In June 2022, outline planning permission for 70 homes was granted for land known locally as the Pony Field in Kings Tamerton. Permission was also given for construction of an access road. George […]
4 January 2024 / 21 July 2024 by jamesellwood
We are still saddened by the loss of the existing trees on Armada Way, an act of environmental vandalism conducted under the previous Conservative administration. An act so atrocious it gained widespread coverage in the media, sending images of Plymouth’s desolated city centre across the globe, damaging our cities reputation and resident’s trust in the […]
20 November 2023 / 21 July 2024 by jamesellwood
Plymouth Greens unreservedly condemn the horrendous Hamas attacks of 7 October and the taking of hostages and we call for those hostages to be released unconditionally. However, these criminal acts by Hamas cannot justify the disproportionate military actions by the Israel Defence Forces which breach the laws of war. It is estimated that over 700 […]
26 September 2023 / 19 July 2024 by jamesellwood
Work on the Square in St Budeaux, an important public transport hub, is expected to begin before the end of the year. The Labour cabinet member for Transport made this promise in response to a public question by St Budeaux community champion, George Wheeler. Work was previously expected to start in August 2022 – the […]
21 July 2023 / 21 July 2024 by jamesellwood
Shayna Newham-Joynes and Bruce Robinson are the Green Party candidates for the by-elections on 27th July. Voters in the wards of St Peter an the Waterfront and Plymstock Dunstone are asked to choose new councillors after the death of Dunstone Councillor Vivien Pengelly and after St Peter and the Waterfront Councillor Sue McDonald had resigned citing […]
27 April 2023 / 19 July 2024 by jamesellwood
The Plymouth Green Party has launched its manifesto for the 2023 local elections, outlining a plan for a fairer, greener future for Plymouth. Across England, communities are suffering. Cuts devastate local services, the cost of living crisis continues to deepen and corporate profit-seeking threatens the environment. Library opening times shrink, vital green spaces are destroyed, […]
24 April 2023 / 19 July 2024 by jamesellwood
Candidates from all walks of life with a wealth of experience offer residents a chance to vote for fairer, greener communities. Entrepreneurs, a housing expert, teachers and community leaders are among the diverse range of candidates standing in the local elections for Plymouth City Council on May 4th. Councillor Ian Poyser, leader of the Green Group […]
24 March 2023 / 19 July 2024 by jamesellwood
Have the Greens opposed the felling of the trees on Armada Way? Yes. Our position has been that the city centre could have been improved and updated without the removal of such a large number of mature trees. We made our view on the scheme clear to the Conservative administration. We called for a pause […]
22 March 2023 / 19 July 2024 by jamesellwood
We welcome the decision today of Conservative leader Richard Bingley, who signed the executive order to fell the trees in Armada Way, to resign. Councillor George Wheeler, who had proposed a motion of no confidence in the Conservative Leader said; “After the disastrous handling of the Armada Way scheme, Councillor Bingley has made the only […]
20 March 2023 / 19 July 2024 by jamesellwood
The actions of Conservative Council Leader Richard Bingley in relation to the Armada Way redevelopment scheme, and subsequent felling of the 110 trees by executive order have caused a public outcry and brought the council into disrepute. He bears personal responsibility for the use of the executive order to fell the trees. He disregarded the […]
15 March 2023 / 19 July 2024 by jamesellwood
Last night’s mass felling of trees, taking place under the cover of darkness with no advance warning, is a shameful and shocking act going against the will of Plymouth citizens. It flies in the face of the recent ‘meaningful community engagement’, where an overwhelming majority objected to the Armada Way regeneration scheme in its current […]
28 February 2023 / 19 July 2024 by jamesellwood
Plymouth’s three Green Party Councillors have voiced their dismay at a joint move by the Conservative administration and the Labour group which silenced other parties. The Green Party’s priority in this budget process has been to secure the funding needed to ensure that our public services deliver for all Plymothians and to robustly tackle the […]
13 January 2023 / 19 July 2024 by jamesellwood
Following a by-election, our candidate Lauren McLay has been elected in Plympton Chaddlewood! Lauren said: “Thank you to all who voted for me and put their trust in me. I can’t wait to start working alongside Cllr Ian Poyser for all Chaddlewood residents as your Councillor!” Thank you to the many Green volunteers who have […]
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16 May 2022 / 19 July 2024 by jamesellwood
We’re excited to announce that George Wheeler, formerly independent councillor for St Budeaux, has officially become Plymouth’s second Green Councillor. Councillor George Wheeler has today announced that he has joined the Green Party and will serve on Plymouth City Council as a Green Councillor. Councillor Wheeler joins newly elected Green Councillor Ian Poyser. Since leaving […]
6 May 2022 / 19 July 2024 by jamesellwood
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 […]
29 October 2021 / 22 July 2024 by jamesellwood
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 […]
13 August 2021 / 22 July 2024 by jamesellwood
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 […]