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23 September 2023 / 31 May 2024 by richardcannon
Our Green Party Councillor Danny Lee was glad to support the adoption of the declaration of a ‘Nature Emergency’ by Winchester City Council (WCC) on 20 September 2023. Based on his original draft for the cancelled Full Council meeting in July, it was proposed by the Portfolio lead for the Climate Emergency and seconded by […]
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19 August 2023 / 31 May 2024 by richardcannon
Delay, delay, delay seems to be the story of the Winchester City Council’s Local Plan and was highlighted in an article appearing in the Hampshire Chronicle last week. See https://www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/23725912.green-party-concern-winchester-city-councils-local-plan-delay/ In response, Green Party Councillor Danny Lee made the following statement.. “The council’s decision will mean lower environmental standards will continue for longer for all […]
15 August 2023 / 4 June 2024 by richardcannon
Winchester District – The Climate Crisis: update on our local greenhouse gas (CHG) emissions and determined action! Evidence of climate breakdown is all around us and the UN Secretary-General recently said we are in an era of ‘climate boiling’. So, are we doing enough? You might think the June 2019 Climate Emergency declaration by Winchester […]
14 August 2023 / 4 June 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 […]
4 August 2023 / 4 June 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 / 4 June 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 / 4 June 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 / 4 June 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 / 4 June 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 / 4 June 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 / 4 June 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 […]
7 May 2023 / 4 June 2024 by richardcannon
Alresford and Itchen Valley Russell Gordon-Smith (Lib Dem) 2,034 Harry Johnson-Hill (Con) 1,187 Richard Needham (Green) 164 Tessa Valentine (Labour) 74 Majority: 847 Turnout: 40% Bishop’s Waltham Jonathan Williams (Lib Dem) 1,618 Donald Iro (Con) 1,022 Richard Cannon (Green) 232 Steve Haines (Labour) 113 Majority: 596 Turnout: 45% Denmead Paula Langford-Smith (Con) 1,035 Michael Bennett […]
6 May 2023 / 4 June 2024 by richardcannon
Click photos to view full sizes Time out in the Cafe Richard, Danny, Malcolm, Giles & Max Giles Gooding Richard Needham Andrew Pogson Julia Priesemann Celebrating the Central Meon Valley win Richard Cannon Malcolm, Giles and Max Our two Winchester Councillors ! Friedrich & Julia Priesemann
25 April 2023 / 4 June 2024 by richardcannon
With more than double the volunteers compared to last year, we’ve been busy distributing leaflets, letters and meeting people listening to any issues they may have and outline our ambitions for the future Add to that we’ve nearly trebled the requests for ‘Vote Green’ boards’ throughout the Meon Valley and some in the city itself. […]
10 April 2023 / 4 June 2024 by richardcannon
8 April 2023 / 4 June 2024 by richardcannon
16 wards – 16 candidates vote green Click candidate photos to view details Richard Needham Alresford and Itchen Valley >> Max Priesemann Alresford and Itchen Valley >> Richard Cannon Bishop’s Waltham Danny Lee Central Meon Valley >> Lucinda Graham Colden Common & Twyford Beata Parry Denmead Lorraine Abraham St. Barnabas Charlotte Harley St. Bartholomew Reece […]
24 March 2023 / 4 June 2024 by richardcannon
Danny Lee writes.. The Low Carbon Across the South and East programme provides a free business support programme in the South and East. LoCASE offers grants for businesses of up to £20,000 for installation of energy efficiency measures (up to 40% of the cost of your eligible project, with the remainder matched by your business), as well as training workshops and […]
12 March 2023 / 4 June 2024 by richardcannon
Following a presentation about the plan for the M3 / J9 changes by Chris Gilham at our March Member’s meeting it became apparent that we needed to ensure the public are aware that applications to be an ‘interested party’ via the National Infrastructure Planning website needed to be completed before 2359hr. Monday 13th. March, we […]
10 March 2023 / 4 June 2024 by richardcannon
Stan Evans writes On a recent visit to Winchester I was lucky enough to stumble across Earthian – Zero Waste Shop, right in the centre of the city on Parchment Street. With a passion for all things eco I had go inside to check out what this attractive shop has to offer. I was lucky […]
6 March 2023 / 30 May 2024 by richardcannon
Winchester City Council – Health and Environment Policy Committee – Wednesday 1 March 2023. Natural England and Southern Water at the Winchester City Council’s Health and Environment Policy Committee meeting on Wednesday 1 March 2023 provided a number of updates on a variety of aspects related to ‘the protection of our local rivers & waterways’. […]
7 February 2023 / 30 May 2024 by richardcannon
GREENS IN THE NEWS JANUARY ! Our Green Party Councillor Malcolm Wallace has certainly made his mark since being elected last May. Here’s some links to articles he’s mentioned and quoted in over the last few weeks ! Article: Plans for dog walking paddock divide opinion in Meon Valley Malcolm voiced his opinion on plans […]
31 January 2023 / 30 May 2024 by richardcannon
A selection of photos ahowing some of our Team's activities during January, plus a video of Cllr. Malcolm Wallace delivering his successful motion to ban future fracking in Winchester