Tag archives for Local Government
Ten ways Green councillors can engage the public on the climate emergency
1. Public engagement is critical to tackling the climate emergency Rising to the challenge of the climate emergency cannot be successful if it is all top-down. Councils doing it on…
The next Green leaders must have a vision for radical local change
Let’s face it – beyond Caroline Lucas, the Green Party of England and Wales is unlikely to be a significant party at the level of national government any time soon.…
Greens reiterate calls for Universal Basic Income – UK Green news round up issue 59
Greens reiterate calls for a Universal Basic Income Image credit: Bristol Green Party and Callum MacLellan Photography - Creative Commons With the latest government announcements providing little alleviation of lockdown,…
Green councillors demand emergency funding to tackle coronavirus crisis – UK Green news round up issue 56
Green councillors demand emergency funding to tackle coronavirus crisis Image credit: YouTube screengrab With the coronavirus crisis rumbling on, local councils are increasingly facing pressure on services and their finances.…
The future of the Labour Left under Keir Starmer
After four and a half years of dominance in the Labour Party, the Labour Left have lost control of the leadership and the National Executive Committee with the election of…
Cuts, outsourcing and democratic deficits are stunting councils’ fight against coronavirus
England is one of the most centralised nations in the world. For years, local councils have faced brutal cuts to their budgets and stripping away of their powers by Westminster. Now…
Funding a Green New Deal for Brighton and Hove
Image Credit: Creative Commons: Brighton Pavillion This week, Brighton and Hove councillors meet to debate and vote on the city’s budget. Our city faces three challenges in this budget: a…
Our children need proper mental health provision
‘School days are the best days of your life’, the saying goes. But growing evidence is showing us that childhood is increasingly fraught with stress and anxiety. The pressure to…
The councils trying to go carbon neutral while investing in fossil fuels
As concern grows everywhere about the impact of climate change, councils are beginning to stir into action. Climate emergencies are being declared, climate pledges are being taken, solar panels are…
A chat with Aimee Challenor, the only anti-cuts candidate in Coventry Council byelection
Aimee Challenor at Pride in London. Photo: Ruth Hunt Anybody who knows Aimee Challenor could tell you that her resume is surprisingly impressive for an eighteen year old girl. Born…