we asked local residents for views on the river park leisure centre’s future 30 March 2025 / 31 March 2025 by richardcannon it’s your views which matter ! Upon hearing the breaking news story in the Hampshire Chronicle referring to the LibDem Council led deal with Southampton University to redevelop the River Park Leisure Centre falling through, within 24 hours, led by Lorraine Estelle, we arranged a Stall outside the Leisure Centre informing residents about the news […] Read more » healthy living Leisure Lorraine Estelle Winchester City
Winchester City Council pass motion to call for ban on disposable vapes 1 December 2023 / 10 August 2024 by richardcannon At yesterday’s Council meeting, Winchester City Council passed a motion calling for the government to ban the sale and manufacture of disposable vapes by 2024. The motion was based on a Local Government Association initiative. Cllr Malcolm Wallace, who supported the call for the ban, said, ‘Disposable vapes are an unsustainable product, so an outright ban is […] Read more » healthy living Malcolm Wallace
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
The eco-shopping revolution in the heart of Winchester 10 March 2023 / 10 August 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 […] Read more » healthy living
Electric buses coming to Winchester 27 January 2023 / 10 August 2024 by richardcannon After some delay due to a global shortage of electric vehicles, Winchester City Council have announced that upon delivery of a first bus arriving shortly, a trial run will take place using the Park and Ride service this coming Spring. Winchester Green Party are dedicated to reduce all pollution in Winchester City and the surrounding […] Read more » healthy living Malcolm Wallace