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24th January 2022 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
West Greenwich low traffic neighbourhood Only 11% of streets in Greenwich borough are in low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs). In Bexley, the percentage of streets in LTNs is even lower, at 4%. Planters, gates and bollards are used to calm the traffic, and make an area more pleasant – quieter spaces, less pollution and safer streets […]
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17th January 2022 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
Women’s safety in Greenwich Greenwich Council is inviting feedback on proposed changes to the Greenwich to Woolwich cycling/walking route. You can complete the council’s survey here. GBGP member Stacy Smith says: “Greenwich council is asking women about how it can make the borough safer. “One key area I am aware of is the Thames path […]
10th January 2022 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
Would you like to deliver Green Party leaflets? As 2022 begins we are embarking on a new round of leafleting in the East Greenwich area. And we need more volunteers, so if you’re interested in delivering Green Party leaflets, please email volunteer@greenwich.greenparty.org.uk (if you’re not already on our list of volunteers). East Greenwich is our […]
20th December 2021 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
Write to your councillor and object to the Silvertown Tunnel We have created a letter/email template that anyone is welcome to use if they wish to write to their local councillor and object to the Silvertown Tunnel. [Why?] You can find out who your local ward councillor is here. Feel free to copy and paste […]
13th December 2021 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
Green Party fourth in Old Bexley and Sidcup by-election The Conservative Party held onto what was very much considered a safe seat in last week’s Old Bexley and Sidcup by-election, albeit with a vote share that dropped 13%. The Green Party candidate Jonathan Rooks finished fourth. He registered the Greens’ best result since the constituency […]
29th November 2021 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
Are you following our social accounts? Greenwich Green Party has joined the world of Instagram and can be found posting pictures and information from around the borough. And in case you want to get social with us through other channels, we’re also posting updates to the following: @GreenGreenwich on Twitter @BexGreenParty on Twitter @GreenwichGreenParty on […]
22nd November 2021 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
Our Children Need Clean Air Our Children Need Clean Air is a Zoom meeting taking place at 7pm on Tuesday 23 November. It is a collaboration between the Stop the Silvertown Tunnel Coalition (SSTC) and Newham NEU. Speakers include clean air campaigner Ros Kissi-Debra, who was our London Assembly candidate at the last London elections, […]
14th November 2021 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
Candidate announced for Green Party in Old Bexley and Sidcup by-election Jonathan Rooks will contest the Old Bexley and Sidcup by-election on 2 December 2021. He is chairperson of Greener Bexley and a senior lecturer in accounting at London South Bank University. Jonathan has previously represented the Green Party as London Assembly Candidate Election Agent […]
12th November 2021 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
To the residents of Old Bexley and Sidcup, Whatever they tell you about the likely outcome of this by-election, you should vote for what you believe in. Voting Green is a clear signal to our government that our concerns are your concerns. It tells those in power what is important to you, your family and […]
9th November 2021 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
Levels of air pollution have been a common concern for many people we’ve spoken to in East Greenwich during our recent door knocking days. You can find out what the air pollution levels are in your local area on this site run by Imperial College London: https://www.londonair.org.uk/londonair/nowcast.aspx
5th November 2021 / 13th March 2024 by Matt Stratford
Greenwich and Bexley Green Party is pleased to announce that Jonathan Rooks will contest the Old Bexley and Sidcup by-election on December 2nd 2021. Jonathan is Chairperson of Greener Bexley and a Senior Lecturer in Accounting at London South Bank University. He has previously represented the Green Party as London Assembly Candidate Election Agent for […]
1st November 2021 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
East Greenwich litter pick on Saturday 6 November There will be a Green Party litter pick in East Greenwich on Saturday 6 November, from 1:30pm-3:30pm. Some litter picking equipment will be available but if you have your own, please bring it along. The meeting point is outside River Ale House, 131 Woolwich Road, SE10 0RJ. […]
26th October 2021 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
Have your say on The Woolwich Leisure Centre Scheme Greenwich council is planning to build a new leisure centre in Woolwich town centre. There are also plans for up to 500 new homes, including a certain amount of ‘affordable’ housing. The proposed development will include shops, places to eat, public spaces and the refurbishment of […]
18th October 2021 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
Doorknocking campaign – can you help? Greenwich Greens are going to carry out a doorknocking campaign near central Greenwich where we go door-to-door and ask residents to complete a brief, 60-second survey on what they think of the local area and how it could be improved. There are three dates confirmed: Sunday 17 October, Monday 25 […]
12th October 2021 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
Eltham Enviros calling for Avery Hill conservation volunteers Eltham Enviros are planning a series of work sessions in Avery Hill park at weekends, starting with: Saturday 9th October, 10am-1pmSunday 24th October, 10am-1pmSaturday 13th November, 10am-1pmSunday 28th November, 10am-1pm More information on the work planned can be found here (Facebook link) or contact friends@averyhillpark.org.uk. Please bring […]
4th October 2021 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
The COP26 agenda: is the Silvertown tunnel compatible with London’s climate commitments? There is a public seminar taking place at 5pm on Thursday 7 October, called: ‘The COP26 agenda: is the Silvertown tunnel compatible with London’s climate commitments?’ It will take place at the University of Greenwich and is organised by the Institute of Political […]
6th September 2021 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
Comment on C2E transport link proposals in Bexley Are you interested in how transport links in Bexley can be improved? Comment on the C2E proposals to extend the Elizabeth line beyond Abbey Wood by Friday 10 September. Have your say & find out more at: http://abbeywood2ebbsfleet.com PS. Greenwich and Bexley Green Party has not yet […]
17th August 2021 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
Write to your MP asking them to support Caroline Lucas’s Climate and Ecological Emergency (CEE) bill If you are in favour of Caroline Lucas’s Climate and Ecological Emergency (CEE) bill, why not write a letter to your local MP asking them to support it? More information on the CEE bill. There’s a pro forma letter/email […]
9th August 2021 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
More Silvertown Tunnel action planned in September Stop the Silvertown Tunnel has more action planned in September as part of its campaign to halt a project that is being widely hailed as a £2bn environmental disaster, even within London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s own party. Thursday 9 September, 7pm Our next meeting on Zoom. Save the date, […]
19th July 2021 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
Advice for approaching idling cars, from Mums for Lungs Mums for Lungs have produced a leaflet and some advice for approaching those who leave their car idling instead of turning off the engine. The group says having flyers to hand out can make approaching drivers much easier and suggest the approach used by one of […]
28th June 2021 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
All you ever wanted to know about low traffic neighbourhoods There will be a presentation and moderated discussion on the topic of ‘All you ever wanted to know about Low Traffic Neighbourhoods’ online, on Wednesday 30 June from 6-7pm. Among the speakers will be Patrick Ives (East Greenwich Residents’ Association) and Tamasin Rhymes (Greenwich Living […]
22nd June 2021 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
Sian Berry to speak at Climate Action week Climate Action Week runs from 26 June to 4 July and Green Party co-leader Sian Berry will be speaking at a talk on Sunday 27 June called “Sustainable transport? Yes. Silvertown Tunnel? No.” The full panel will be Sian Berry (London Assembly member and co-leader, Green Party); […]
14th June 2021 / 3rd February 2024 by Matt Stratford
Hundreds join march to stop the Silvertown Tunnel Around 600 people took part in the Stop the Silvertown Tunnel protest march on Saturday 5 June, making their voices heard on a controversial project which will further raise already illegal levels of air pollution in Newham. Extinction Rebellion’s samba band led the way, drumming their way […]
11th June 2021 / 5th March 2024 by Mark Williams
‘Sadiq Khan had the power to stop the tunnel when he took over in 2016 and he still has the power to stop it now,’ says Sian Berry Around 600 people took part in the Stop the Silvertown Tunnel protest march on Saturday 5 June, making their voices heard on a controversial project which will […]