Winchester Emissions and Carbon Neutrality Action 15 August 2023 / 10 August 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 […] Read more » Danny Lee
Oil Drilling at Cheesefoot Farm 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 […] Read more » Countryside
Visiting Rushmere Farm Hambledon 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 […] Read more » Countryside Farming and Agriculture
Pending Railway Ticket Office closures 4 August 2023 / 10 August 2024 by richardcannon 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.. […] Read more » Petitions
Hampshire County Council Budget Consultation 2024-2026 4 August 2023 / 10 August 2024 by richardcannon 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 […] Read more » Kate Needham Max Priesemann
Members and supporters enjoying the summer sun 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 […] Read more »
Green Party Leaders pay tribute to Caroline Lucas 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 […] Read more » National
Winchester Green Party questions council over harmful weed killers 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 […] Read more » healthy living Richard Needham
Greening Campaign receives £0.5m boost from National Lottery Fund 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 […] Read more » Countryside Hambledon
Hambledon Greening Festival 2023 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 […] Read more » Danny Lee Hambledon Malcolm Wallace