14 August 2023 / 10 August 2024 by richardcannon
accelerating climate change ! Avington Oil Field taken from article at https://drillordrop.com/2023/07/13/south-downs-oil-field-to-restart-production/ Just recently the Prime Minister announced a raft of new oilfield drilling licences in the North Sea, which will fuel further climate destruction and do nothing to help tackle the cost-of-living crisis. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the International Energy Agency and […]
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4 August 2023 / 10 August 2024 by richardcannon
Rushmere Farm, Hambledon – the future of farming. A Winchester Green Party Walk and Talk. Sitting high in the hills above Hambledon in the Meon Valley something special is happening, a coming together of people and planet via a passionate environment friendly farming family, the Crossley’s. It was a pleasure to attend a really informative […]
The Railway Delivery Group have recently announced they are proposing a huge closure of ticket offices around the country. To see more, go to https://www.raildeliverygroup.com/uk-rail-industry/customer-focused-reform/customer-focused-stations Below is our response to this. By following the above link, you are able to ‘have your say’ as individuals. Public consultation has been extended to 1st.September 2023. our response.. […]
Please find below our written response to the release of Hampshire County Council’s budget Consultation for 2024 to 2026. The full consultation documents can be found at the Hampshire County Council website HERE …….. 23rd July 2023 Dear Hampshire County Councillors, HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL 2024-26 BUDGET CONSULTATION Winchester Green Party’s response to the consultation is […]
7 July 2023 / 10 August 2024 by richardcannon
green coffee morning On Saturday 1st.July., Richard and Kate Needham’s garden was opened up for Members and Supporters to come along and enjoy chit chat, coffee and cakes. Donations, which amounted to just over £60, will go towards forthcoming election campaigns. walk and talk at winnall Replacing our normal monthly meeting, on Wednesday 5th.July., we […]
9 June 2023 / 10 August 2024 by richardcannon
Following the announcement that Caroline Lucas will not be re-standing as a candidate for parliament in the next general election, I’m sure you will all join us in thanking Caroline for her truly inspiring work. “Caroline’s impact on politics in this country cannot be overstated: she truly is a force of nature and has been […]
2 June 2023 / 10 August 2024 by richardcannon
As reported in the Hampshire Chronicle… Whilst walking through Winchester City Centre, Green Party Campaigner Richard Needham noticed that some council workers were using a well known weed killer which contains Glyphosates, banned by some councils across the country for harming human health and as a potential carcinogenic. Our co-chair Kate Needham instantly questioned the […]
22 May 2023 / 10 August 2024 by richardcannon
Following a bid alongside Hampshire County Council, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust and Southampton University, the Greening Campaign is to receive £495,000 from the National Lottery Funding. As many know, the Hambledon Greening Group has been very active since joining the campaign and just recently held another very successful Festival which attracted many […]
15 May 2023 / 10 August 2024 by richardcannon
Once again, the Hambledon Greening Group pulled off a fabulous Festival last Saturday 13th May. On a lovely sunny afternoon, crowds gathered to stroll around a diverse selection of Stands which included The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, The Woodland Trust, Energise South Downs, Waterlooville Hedgehog Rescue, The Sustainability Centre, an exhibition by […]
9 May 2023 / 10 August 2024 by richardcannon
18 months ago Hampshire had no District Councillors elected. Fast forward to May 2023, we now have ten ! In addition, the Isle of Wight has 2. Here are the details..Basingstoke and Deane, 1 – Michael Howard-SorrellEast Hampshire, 2 – James Hogan & Ian JamesHavant, 1 – Grainne RasonNew Forest, 3 – Neil Millington, Adam […]
