How Green Party Councillors are dealing with the Financial Black Hole Facing East Herts District Council 15 November 2024 / 27 November 2024 by pressteam Green Party Councillor Sarah Hopewell, East Herts District Council Executive Member for Wellbeing, talks about the huge financial challenges facing East Herts District Council and how tough choices will have to be made. Nationally, many councils are financially stretched, with one in five expected to declare effective bankruptcy over the next three years. All councils […] Read more » Debt East Herts District Council Funding
Greens Slam Labour’s First Budget as Disappointing and a Missed Opportunity 6 November 2024 / 26 November 2024 by pressteam “Despite Labour’s promises, the budget failed to deliver the significant change that the country is crying out for.” That’s according to Green Party Councillor Carl Brittain, who is Executive Member for Financial Sustainability at East Herts District Council. “The refusal to end the two-child benefit cap or reverse the Winter Fuel Payment cut will mean […] Read more » Debt Defending Our Environment Funding
Update on Leventhorpe and Fanshawe Swimming Pools 25 October 2024 / 26 November 2024 by pressteam Green Party Councillor Sarah Hopewell, East Herts District Council Executive Member for Wellbeing, explains why there’s a funding crisis affecting two swimming pools at Fanshawe and Leventhorpe Schools. I am deeply saddened by the pending closure of two gym and swimming facilities in East Herts, and I know there are lots of questions as to […] Read more » Budget Debt Funding Healthy Thriving Communities Schools Swimming
