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News for 2009“a very fine Christmas present.”
North Lancashire Green Party has welcomed the rejection of the Centros planning applications for Lancaster’s Canal Corridor, describing it as “a very fine Christmas present.” Yesterday, the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government John Denham has accepted the report of the Inspector at last summer’s planning inquiry into the Centros scheme and rejected all the planning applications. (more…) Gina supports Climate Vigil for Copenhagen in Market Square
Green Party Parliamentary candidate for Lancaster and Fleetwood, Gina Dowding, and Lancashire County councillor Chris Coates joined the event. They stood in solidarity with the people of the world, particularly in those countries already experiencing the worst effects of climate change. The vigil was organised by Transition City Lancaster. Green Farm Visit
North Lancashire Green Party Parlimentary Candidates Gina Dowding and Chris Coates met local Wyre farmer Ian Pye and representaives of the National Farmers Union to discuss farming issues and the NFU’s “Why Farming Matters” Election Manifesto. Keen to learn the view of local farmers, the Green Party candidates asked about the NFU’s views on how farming can provide renewable energy, the power of supermarkets and the future of the Common Agricultural Policy. (more…) Green Party Prospective Parliamentary Candidate Gina Dowding condemns Government plans for new nuclear power station Heysham
In response to the consultation at Lancaster Town Hall last week about Government plans to simplify the planning application process for new energy infrastructure, including new nuclear power stations. Gina Dowding reiterated Green Party policy to oppose the building of new nuclear power stations. (more…) Lancaster commits to 10% CO2 cuts
As the worlds eyes were focused on the international climate change talks in Copenhagen Lancaster City Council agreed to cut its CO2 emmisions by 10% next year. A motion proposed by Green Cabinet member Cllr Jon Barry, that committed the council to supporting the 10:10 campaign, was passed at the recent meeting of the Full Council. Trident White Elephant
Lancaster District Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) welcomed the famous peace activist Bruce Kent at the Friends Meeting House on Thursday 3rd December for a talk entitled “Abolishing War in the 21st Century”. Bruce is the honorary Vice-President of CND and has been campaigning against nuclear weapons for the last 5 decades. His audience were inspired by his energy and optimism for the future. (more…) Green Odds Shorten
Betting website Paddy Power now has Green Party leader Caroline Lucas as 5/4 favourite to win the Brighton Pavillion seat at the general Election Next year. The website that allows punter to place bets on the outcome of all seats at the election also has Lancaster & Fleetwood Candidate Gina Dowding climbing into third place at 20/1 way ahead of the Libdems who are trailing as 100/1 outsiders. Royal Albert Fields Statement
Following yet another round of ‘consultation’ on inpatient mental health services in Lancaster and Morecambe Lancashire Care have issued a statement saying that it is there intention to develop the existing Oaklands Unit in Lancaster as a functional inpatient service and close Ridge Lea. It also says that “…the Trust is no longer pursuing plans to develop a new inpatient unit on Royal Albert Fields and has formally notified North Lancashire PCT that this land is no longer required.” County Cllr Chris Coates said ” This brings to an end months of speculation as to the Trusts intentions. It is still not clear to me exactly what is planned for the Ashton Road site or whether this will provide adequate mental health facilities for the district.” 20′s Plenty meeting
Public Meeting Wednesday 21st October 2009 Lancashire Green New Deal
Green County Councillor Chris Coates has called for ‘Green Jobs’ to be a priority for Lancashire. The call came as North Lancashire Green Party launched a report on what a Green New Deal for the County could look like. The report includes suggestions for a County wide Green Skills Network, help to improve energy efficiency in the areas housing stock and help for those in fuel poverty as well as measures to support local business. The local report is based on the national document published last year by the New Economic Foundation. |
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