Greens Lambast Fracking Decision 7 October 2016 / 22 September 2020 by pressofficer 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 […] Read more »
‘Big Sleepout’ Challenge for Green Councillors 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 […] Read more »
3G Sports Pitches: Greens Call Foul Over ‘Sexed-Up’ Safety Document 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 […] Read more »
Tom Crone on BBC Radio Merseyside’s Roger Phillips Show 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 Read more »
Motion to Neighbourhoods Services Select Committee 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 […] Read more »
Greens’ Leader enters Metro Mayor contest 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 […] Read more »
Now get involved – Liverpool Green’s 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 […] Read more »
Another Europe is Possible 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. Read more »
Walton Hall Park, saved from development and its status as a park will be enshrined in the city’s Local Plan 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 […] Read more »
Thank You – Natalie Bennett 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 […] Read more »