Our amazing candidate Jan Foster came a strong second in Prestbury, defeating both the Liberal Democrats and Conservatives. PAB retained the seat with a much depleted majority. It is clear that the Green message resonated with voters in Prestbury. People want change, and Jan will be working hard to earn the trust of local people […]
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Join us for a special event hosted by environmentalist and former Green Party Chair Jonathon Porritt in the beautiful surroundings of the St Philips and St James Church, Leckhampton. Buy tickets here! As well as reflections from Jonathon on 50 years of the Green Party and the state of play in 2023, we will be […]
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Cheltenham Green Party has just announced that Jan Foster has been selected for the Prestbury by-election. The election was called after the previous PAB councillor for the ward John Payne resigned, leading to a sudden election. Jan said “Prestbury needs an independent and hard working councillor. I would like to pay tribute to John Payne’s […]
On Health and Wellbeing When Nye Bevan implemented the National Health Service, it was recognised that providing good health to all, free at the point of access, is vital to the prosperity, health, prosperity, and safety of the country. When people are healthy, they thrive, are less stressed, live longer and over their life time, […]
Cheltenham Green Party expands campaign on speeding and street crossings in St Paul’s and Cheltenham. After years of inaction and excuses by the Liberal Democrats in Cheltenham Borough Council and the Conservatives at Gloucestershire County Council , it is time to act. The Green Party has a long running campaign to put in place pedestrian […]
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Cheltenham Green Party calls on all local parties to back proportional representation Green Councillors Tabi Joy and Wendy Flynn surprised as Lib Dems vote against motion calling for proportional representation at local elections. Voting reform is an absolute necessity to start rebuilding trust in politics. We want everyone to have a voice, not just those […]
Green Party Parliamentary candidate Daniel Wilson Cheltenham Green Party has just announced its parliamentary candidate to challenge the Conservatives at the next UK General Election. St Paul’s resident and local businessman Daniel Wilson was selected in a ballot that was open to all local Green Party members. The Greens have seen rapid growth in Cheltenham […]
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We call on Cheltenham Borough Council to commit Cheltenham to becoming a UNICEF Child Friendly City. By adopting this UNICEF scheme, already being trialled in progressive councils in the UK, the council will work towards delivery of more play space, safer roads, cleaner and greener neighbourhoods, cycle infrastructure, better education, and child safety – all areas […]
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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 […]
