LONG serving Hesters Way Borough Councillor Wendy Flynn has quit the Liberal Democrat Party to join the Greens. The former Mayor of Cheltenham has been a councillor for Hester’s Way for 20 years, and her defection has highlighted significant cultural problems in Cheltenham Lib Dems. Speaking about her decision Councillor Flynn said: “For two years […]
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We are delighted to announce that Tabi Joy has been elected as the first ever Green Party Councillor in the heart of Cheltenham in St Paul’s ward. Tabi secured a massive swing to the Greens, with over 50% of local people going Green – many for the first time – and is now co-leader of the […]
At every election, we have the opportunity to send a clear message that people want change. Cheltenham has been taken for granted by the Lib Dems and Conservatives for too long now, and people are demanding better. Almost 5000 people voted Green here in Cheltenham at the local elections in 2021, making us the third largest and […]
FAO: Jonathan Brearley, CEO of OFGEM 26th April 2022 Dear Mr Brearley, Having worked for several years in domestic energy supply, I am deeply conscious of the profound and destructive effect of rising energy prices upon prepayment meter users, most of whom are renters in precarious circumstances. I understand that standing charges are set at […]
GCC urgently needs a shot of imagination . […]
Hedgehogs are experiencing significant decline in the British Isles – just in the last 20 years we’ve lost 30% of the hedgehog population. It’s a serious crisis affecting this charismatic animal. This week, Tabi, Billy and Ed from Cheltenham Green Party met up with the Prickly Finders Hedgehog Society of the University of Gloucestershire to […]
Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Cycling Campaign are organising a cycling summit for local cyclists on Saturday 22nd February, from 3.30pm to 6pm. This is following up from September’s meeting, discussing problems people were finding with routes and pathways in town, as well as other barriers to cycling including bike parking and car drivers. We want to […]
This week, Strike a Light Arts are putting on a massive fundraiser for climate action. Taking place at Gloucester Guildhall, GL1 1NS, on Thursday 6 February at 6pm, this is a chance to help make an impact. As the Australian wildfire fires destroy lives and homes every day, the climate emergency has never been more […]
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Morgan, one of our local members, is organising a local short course addressing climate anxiety, and giving people a toolkit to help them shape their faith into action. If you’re struggling to handle the feelings of grief and overwhelm that climate change can often inflict on us, please make sure you’re connecting with people and […]
Attending the first people’s climate assembly for Cheltenham! […]
