Local Issues News
3 December 2023 / 2 August 2024 by pressteam
2nd December 2023 To whom it may concern, Ward Freman Pool, Buntingford, Herts This is an open letter to address questions surrounding Ward Freman pool. While we are focused on seeking a positive solution for funding the repairs, we are aware that many people want to understand how the pool reached a state of needing […]
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Campaigns Events National Issues News
23 November 2023 / 31 July 2024 by pressteam
The Ambition for a Better Nation Written by Hope Eyre, Hertford. The recent, annual Green Party conference took place in the eclectic city of Brighton, England at the Brighton Centre. Spanning over 3 days, from the 6th-8th of October, the event was full to the brim with captivating panels, fringes and social events, all with […]
Campaigns Local Issues News
6 November 2023 / 31 July 2024 by pressteam
A WATER CRISIS IS DECLARED IN EAST HERTFORDSHIRE Motion proposed by Cllr Nick Cox, and seconded by Cllr Martin Butcher, at the Eastern Region Green Party AGM yesterday. Passed unanimously. Full transcript: The Eastern Region Green Party notes that East Hertfordshire is home to seven of only 210 rare chalk streams in the world. The […]
Consultations Local Issues News
21 February 2023 / 31 July 2024 by pressteam
Background Affinity Water’s Water Resource Management Plan (WRMP) aims to address a significant future shortfall in water resources in their supply area. Population growth, climate change and the demand for water are putting significant pressure on the local environment and water resources in Affinity Water’s supply area. Without action – the area Affinity Water supplies […]
2 February 2023 / 31 July 2024 by pressteam
Land North & East of Ware, Hertfordshire Ref: 3/22/2406/FUL January 2023 Prepared by Nicholas Cox The Green Belt was established in 1955 to contain urban sprawl, to maintain the separation of settlements, to protect prime agricultural land around settlements, and to encourage urban regeneration and compact towns and cities. It now covers 13% of England; […]
31 January 2023 / 31 July 2024 by pressteam
Land North Of The Stort Valley And The A414, Gilston, Hertfordshire Ref: 3/19/1045/OUT January 2023 Prepared by Nicholas Cox The Green Belt was established in 1955 to contain urban sprawl, to maintain the separation of settlements, to protect prime agricultural land around settlements, and to encourage urban regeneration and compact towns and cities. It now […]
25 October 2022 / 31 July 2024 by pressteam
Hertfordshire County Council is currently reviewing its Minerals and Waste Local Plan documents, through the preparation of a new Minerals and Waste Local Plan. They are consulting on the draft documentation and accepting responses until 31 Oct 2022. Details of the plan and consultation here. The following letter was submitted to Hertfordshire County Council by […]
Consultations News
29 August 2022 / 7 August 2024 by pressteam
East Herts Green Party have been consulted about the development of a solar panel farm at Wickham Hall. We visited the farm on 16th August to discuss the proposals with the owner. We would support the development of a solar farm at this site. Below are our reasons.
28 January 2022 / 31 July 2024 by pressteam
Our Green Hertford Town Councillors have put forward a motion in collaboration with the Lib Dems at the recent full Hertford Town Council. We will be progressing the motion through the Development and Leisure committee on 28th Feb. Hertford Greens believe that a revitalised Hertford Market can play an important role in improving the daytime […]
25 January 2022 / 31 July 2024 by pressteam
The East Herts Green Party fully supports efforts by Hertfordshire County Council to expand and improve public transport, along with additional measures that make travelling by public transport more attractive to drivers than using their own cars. Hence we fully support the ambition of the HERT (Herts Essex Rapid Transport) project and improvements in public […]
