Greenbank News
26 October 2016 / 3 October 2020 by pressofficer
Green Campaigner Kai out and about with Green Councillor Lawrence Brown and Liverpool Green Party volunteers on Tuesday in Greenbank Ward.
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25 October 2016 / 22 September 2020 by pressofficer
Green Party Councillors and ecologists paid a visit to Allerton Priory earlier this month to see for themselves how important the area of green space is to the city. Councillor Tom Crone, Leader of the Green Group on Liverpool City Council, was astounded by the quality of the space ‘I doubt I have ever stood […]
16 October 2016 / 22 September 2020 by pressofficer
Thousands of cyclists could be ‘stranded’ by rail repair works which will see Wirral train services cut off from Liverpool for six weeks next year. Liverpool City Region Green Party CandidateTom Crone is now calling on train operators and travel organisations to “be bold and imaginative” providing help to those who combine train and bike to commute. Massive […]
7 October 2016 / 22 September 2020 by pressofficer
Green Councillors Call For Rail Investment Ahead of Plans To Widen Major Road Today’s announcement that Liverpool City Council and Sefton Council have entered into a joint venture to widen one of the key corridor routes into the city has faced criticism from Green councillors and local campaigners. The City Council have released plans that […]
Today’s announcement by the Tory government to allow fracking in Little Plumpton in Lancashire is a dagger through the heart of local residents and environmentalists everywhere. This is an appalling and contemptible decision on so many levels. Firstly, the effect this decision will have on people’s lives will be profound. Residents in the area will […]
5 October 2016 / 22 September 2020 by pressofficer
You will have noticed the growing number of homeless people visible on the streets of Liverpool City Region. Recently released government figures showed that the number of homeless households in the UK is at record levels. This is a scandal, and an issue that has been a focus for the Green Party Councillors in recent […]
1 October 2016 / 22 September 2020 by pressofficer
Councillor Tom Crone calls for an immediate and thorough investigation into changed document The leader of the Green group on Liverpool City Council, Councillor Tom Crone, has called for an immediate investigation into claims that a document about the safety of 3G sports pitches was ‘sexed-up’ to dampen down health concerns. ‘This is a disgrace. Two […]
13 September 2016 / 22 September 2020 by pressofficer
Green Party Metro Mayoral candidate, Tom Crone, spoke today to Roger Phillips to introduce his campaign. We look forward to developing these key themes, and more over the coming months. Clip kindly supplied to us by BBC RADIO MERSEYSIDE 95.8FM, 1485AM, DAB or listen live on www.bbc.co.uk/liverpool
12 September 2016 / 22 September 2020 by pressofficer
On next week’s agenda… Committee notes with concern that an increasing number of premises in residential areas are applying for licences to serve alcohol, hot food etc beyond midnight. The developing ‘night time economy’ in areas which have traditionally benefited from peace and quiet in the early hours means that more noise, litter and anti-social […]
1 August 2016 / 22 September 2020 by pressofficer
The Green Party have selected Cllr Tom Crone, the Group Leader on Liverpool City Council to contest the Metro Mayor contest in the Liverpool City Region. The election, due to be held next May, will give the Greens an opportunity to promote their policies to over a million voters in the LCR. Accepting the nomination, Cllr […]
24 June 2016 / 22 September 2020 by pressofficer
On Friday morning many of us woke up with a feeling of profound loss as the Referendum result came in. Our children will not now have the opportunity to know the Europe we grew up with, or to be European citizens in an international world. I’m immensely proud to know that my city, with its […]
21 June 2016 / 22 September 2020 by pressofficer
Liverpool Green Party welcomed Natalie Bennett as she arrived at Lime Street Station and handed out leaflets and stickers as part of our Greens for a Better Europe Campaign. Natalie then joined the panel for the Liverpool ‘Another Europe is Possible’ meeting on Monday 20th June, 2016 at the Liner Hotel.
21 May 2016 / 22 September 2020 by pressofficer
Huge thanks and congratulations to Chrisie Byrne and everyone who worked tirelessly to save the park. Well done! Liverpool Green Party welcomes the fantastic news that there will be no development on Walton Hall Park, and that its status as a park will be enshrined in the city’s Local Plan. We are opposed to building on […]
16 May 2016 / 22 September 2020 by pressofficer
Natalie Bennett, Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, has announced that she will not stand for re-election in the Leadership elections, which take place this summer and culminate at the Green Party’s Autumn Conference. Liverpool Green Party would like to thank Natalie for her hard work and commitment during her hugely successful […]
Elections News
14 May 2016 / 22 September 2020 by pressofficer
Thank you so much for your support of our 2016 election campaigns here in Liverpool. Liverpool Green Party would like to thank everyone who voted for us in the 2016 local elections. We’d also like to thank all our members and supporters who put in such a magnificent shift during the election campaign. The Green […]
9 May 2016 / 22 September 2020 by pressofficer
Thank you and congratulations On Friday afternoon we had the final count of votes and I congratulate Jane Kennedy on her re-election. I have said throughout that my pitch was based on what I would do differently rather than what, if anything, she was doing wrong. I am pleased that, whenever we were able to put […]
Elections
3 May 2016 / 22 September 2020 by pressofficer
The issue of how we provide housing for Liverpool’s growing population, while protecting green spaces is a defining one for our city. I believe a Green approach provides the answers Housing: There are huge problems with the lack of affordable housing in the UK today. Liverpool has huge potential to put itself at the forefront of […]
1 May 2016 / 22 September 2020 by pressofficer
A Green Mayor will work closely with local businesses and arts organisations to make sure Liverpool keeps its unique identity. “Liverpool needs to promote our growing creative industries and encourage our vibrantgrassroots culture” Tom Crone Green Party Candidate for Mayor of Liverpool Culture & Sport:Liverpool is home to a vibrant cultural community, and is famous […]
26 April 2016 / 22 September 2020 by pressofficer
Today is a historic day for the people of Liverpool. After 27 years Liverpool fans have finally been exonerated of any blame for the terrible tragedy of Hillsborough. It has been a long battle to achieve today’s result and we pay tribute to the determination and dedication of the families of the 96 and everyone else […]
“Liverpool needs a strengthened local democracy with empowered communities holding leaders to account” Tom Crone Green Party Candidate for Mayor of Liverpool Democracy: The Green Party believes in community empowerment and that power should rest with the people. We will strengthen local democracy and transparency in Liverpool by: Getting rid of the culture of ‘Punch and Judy’ […]
“Liverpool needs to reduce air pollution and increase road safety by supporting healthier modes of transport” Tom Crone Green Party Candidate for Mayor of Liverpool Liverpool has air pollution levels over the legal limits, poor bus priority, a lack of segregated cycle routes, and alarmingly high levels of casualties on its roads. If elected I […]
25 April 2016 / 22 September 2020 by pressofficer
The Green Party’s Liverpool Mayoral Candidate –Tom Crone, Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Candidate – John Coyne and Mossley Hill ward candidate – Ted Grant are holding a ‘Meet the Candidates’ event on Monday 25th April, 2016 at SARA Hall, Rundle Road, 7.45pm. All welcome. SARA Hall, Sudley Area Resident’s Association, is located on the corner of Rundle Road […]
24 April 2016 / 22 September 2020 by pressofficer
Green party mayoral candidate, Cllr Tom Crone is calling for the creation of a new local currency called the “Liverpool Pound”. This new currency would work alongside, rather than replace pounds sterling, but could only be spent with participating businesses based in Liverpool. The move is backed by a Liverpool University academic and expert in […]
23 April 2016 / 22 September 2020 by pressofficer
Tom is taken to a location in Liverpool to share his vision for Liverpool when elected Mayor. He talks to reporter Claire Hamilton about the importance of maintaining greenspaces for everyone’s well-being and how sustainable transport options can tackle our air pollution problems. Mayoral candidate Tom Crone is profiled by Radio Merseyside. Move the slider […]