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 […]
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OFGEM and the Standing Charge Fiasco
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 […]
Climate Change Summers
2020 was absolute chaos, and 2021 has been just as stress-inducing. We are seeing the old ways of the world disintegrating. And today the IPCC report for 2021 has been released – hugely anxiety-inducing for people already well-informed on climate issues, but raising vital awareness among people who have the influence to make key changes, […]
What Difference Could Greens Make on Our Council?
It’s hard to see what the future holds. While there’s a lot of stuff to be frightened of – because it IS frightening – there’s also a huge amount of opportunity. Many of these opportunities can be taken locally. Local elections for Cheltenham and Gloucestershire are taking place on Thursday 6th May. These elections are […]
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Essential Support for Essential Workers
Cheltenham Green Party are asking for frontline workers to be urgently given Covid-19 vaccinations. Rates in Cheltenham as of yesterday have increased by 51 people to 2,871, and we’ve now seen 100,00 people pass away from the virus. Frontline workers, including health and social workers, shop workers, teachers, delivery drivers, bus drivers, cleaners and waste […]
University of Gloucestershire – Student Rents
Students cannot afford to pay for accommodation they cannot use – and universities must make sure rental conditions are fair. […]
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Supporting Positive Business Through Coronavirus
There’s a lot going on right now and it’s an unsettling time. The coronavirus is going to have a huge effect on our society and our economy. We need to proactively support the things that we want to survive this crisis – and like our local shops and suppliers, we need to put our money […]
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UoG Hedgehog Society
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 […]
Australia Is Burning – Strike a Light Fundraiser
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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Reflection on Brexit
Yesterday was Brexit Day, but it’s not yet clear what it’ll mean for us. We have another year of negotiations ahead – on trade, on land management, on environmental and working standards, on security, education, data handling… We won’t be crashing out without a deal at this point, which is good news. But it’s vital […]
