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Bath and North East Somerset Green Party. The Green Party is the party of social and environmental justice. For the Common Good. Promoted by M Coffey on behalf of Bath & NES Green Party, at PO Box 78066, London, SE16 9GQ

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Bath and NE Somerset Green Party @bathnesgreens.org.uk · 31/07/2026
BaNES Green Group has warned that the Bath Movement Strategy risks becoming a "blame-management framework" unless the council spells out who is responsible for delivering its mode shift targets bathnesgreenparty.substack.com/p/greens-say...
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Greens Say Bath Movement Strategy Needs A Delivery Plan, Not Just Targets
BaNES Green Group has warned that the Bath Movement Strategy risks becoming a "blame-management framework" unless the council spells out who is responsible for delivering its mode shift targets.
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Bath and NE Somerset Green Party @bathnesgreens.org.uk · 28/07/2026
Angry Bath and North East Somerset residents are staging a demonstration outside the offices of Wessex Water on Claverton Down Road at 3pm this Thursday, July 30th bathnesgreenparty.substack.com/p/residents-...
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Bath and NE Somerset Green Party @bathnesgreens.org.uk · 13/07/2026
Greens object and are dismayed to learn that the Lib Dem-run administration is going to remove School Keep Clear markings on Darlington Road outside Bathwick St Mary Primary School, Bath bathnesgreenparty.substack.com/p/greens-hig...
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Greens Highly Critical of Proposal to Remove School Keep Clear Signs
Greens object and are dismayed to learn that this Lib Dem-run administration is going to remove School Keep Clear markings on Darlington Road outside Bathwick St Mary Primary School, Bath.
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Bath and NE Somerset Green Party @bathnesgreens.org.uk · 23/06/2026
Why not become a member of the Green Party? Connect with local people who share your values and concerns & join a group of passionate people who are already working hard in your communities. Visit our website and join today! join.greenparty.org.uk
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Bath and NE Somerset Green Party @bathnesgreens.org.uk · 19/06/2026
Major reconstruction work is being carried out on Manvers Street in Bath between May and November 2026 bathnesgreenparty.substack.com/p/greens-que...
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Greens Question Whether Manvers Street Closure Properly Managed
Major reconstruction work is being carried out on Manvers Street in Bath between May and November 2026.
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Bath and NE Somerset Green Party @bathnesgreens.org.uk · 04/06/2026
BaNES Green Party strongly opposes the EHRC’s draft Code of Practice that was laid before Parliament on 21 May 2026. It is transphobic - let’s call it for what it is. bathnesgreenparty.substack.com/p/banes-gree...
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BaNES Green Party Statement on the EHRC draft Code of Practice - May 2026
BaNES Green Party strongly opposes the EHRC’s draft Code of Practice that was laid before Parliament on 21 May 2026
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Bath and NE Somerset Green Party @bathnesgreens.org.uk · 21/05/2026
Councillor Heijltjes suggested having an additional PDS meeting for the local plan ahead of the Cabinet meeting in June in order to properly scrutinise the Local Plan open.substack.com/pub/bathnesg...
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Proper Scrutiny Process Needed for Local Plan, Say Greens
Councillor Heijltjes suggested having an additional PDS meeting for the local plan ahead of the Cabinet meeting in June in order to properly scrutinise the Local Plan
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Bath and NE Somerset Green Party @bathnesgreens.org.uk · 11/05/2026
Green ward councillors for Lambridge have received a number of concerns from residents relating to building work on Bailbrook Lane at the former Old Nursery Site bathnesgreenparty.substack.com/p/greens-fin...
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Greens Finally Get Enforcement Action on Old Nursery Site on Bailbrook Lane, Bath
Ward councillors for Lambridge have received a number of concerns from residents relating to building work on Bailbrook Lane at the former Old Nursery Site
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Bath and NE Somerset Green Party @bathnesgreens.org.uk · 06/05/2026
Cllrs @clrjoannawright and @SaskiaHeijltjes explain why exiting and entering the NCR 4 on Beckford Road, Bath is challenging for cyclists bathnesgreenparty.substack.com/p/cllrs-joan...
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Cllrs Joanna Wright and Saskia Heijltjes explain why exiting and entering the NCR 4 on Beckford Road, Bath is challenging for cyclists.
“This bit of road is one of the most challenging parts as a cyclist.
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Bath and NE Somerset Green Party @bathnesgreens.org.uk · 21/04/2026
B&NES Green councillors object to The University of Bath’s planning application for further student accommodation on its Claverton Down campus until better non-car transport options exist open.substack.com/pub/bathnesg...
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Dom Tristram @domtristram.com · 02/04/2026
Everything #Reform do is to help the ultra-wealthy - they don't care about ordinary people. You can see this in everything they say. In this example: #Grenfell is tragic "but everyone dies in the end", so we shouldn't let improved safety stand in the way of house builders profits
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Bath and NE Somerset Green Party @bathnesgreens.org.uk · 02/04/2026
Software requested by Greens will allow officers to improve knowledge of recipients’ position within the Council Tax Support Scheme to explore and review how to support the most vulnerable bathnesgreenparty.substack.com/p/greens-ach...
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Greens Achieve Funding For Local Carers Lumbered With Higher Council Tax
Software requested by Greens will allow officers to improve knowledge of recipients’ position within the Council Tax Support Scheme to explore and review how to support the most vulnerable
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Every minister should read this from @georgemonbiot.bsky.social: “The global food system is systemically fragile in the same way that the global financial system was before the 2008 crash…the same factors that would have brought down the financial system….now threaten to bring down the food system”.
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We’re letting big corporations gamble with our lives. Act now, or the food could run out | George Monbiot
The fragility of the global food system fills me with dread – and the war with Iran has exposed just how close to collapse it is, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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Bath and NE Somerset Green Party @bathnesgreens.org.uk · 25/03/2026
Bath and North East Somerset Council has voted to support a new cross‑panel initiative aimed at improving opportunities for outdoor play and enhancing children's health and well being bathnesgreenparty.substack.com/p/bath-and-n...
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Bath and North East Somerset Council Backs Green Party Motion to Boost Outdoor Play and Strengthen Community Belonging
Bath and North East Somerset Council has voted to support a new cross‑panel initiative aimed at improving opportunities for outdoor play and enhancing children's health and well being.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Pro-war, pro-privatisation. Don't trust these people.. www.ft.com/content/be4b...
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Farage’s Reform UK drops pledge to nationalise water and energy companies
Rightwing populist party is shifting back to ‘small state’ economic policies
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Bath and NE Somerset Green Party @bathnesgreens.org.uk · 02/03/2026
Bath and NE Somerset Green Party now has more than 1,200 members! Join the movement to make hope normal again - join.greenparty.org.uk
Bath and NE Somerset Green Party now has more than 1,200 members! Join the movement to make hope normal again - join.greenparty.org.uk
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Dom Tristram @domtristram.com · 27/02/2026
The Green Party's victory in the Gorton and Denton by-election is a clear win for the politics of hope and change over a campaign dominated by fear, smears and victim-blaming from Reform and Labour domtristram.substack.com/p/a-historic...
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A Historic Breakthrough in Gorton and Denton
The Green Party's victory in the Gorton and Denton by-election is a clear win for the politics of hope and change over a campaign dominated by fear, smears and victim-blaming from Reform and Labour.
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Bath and NE Somerset Green Party @bathnesgreens.org.uk · 25/02/2026
“We need a better system to fund local services. We need a national wealth tax, taxing 1% of assets over £10 million which should then be used to better fund public services.” open.substack.com/pub/bathnesg...
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Greens Call For A Fairer Council tax
“I am all for wages going up, but Being our Best was intended to save Council Tax spend, instead it has increased costs and created strike action. Who is accountable for this, where is the scrutiny?”
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Dom Tristram @domtristram.com · 21/02/2026
Parties exist to gain political power. Don’t be surprised they contest elections. I often hear ‘the Greens are splitting the vote!’, but that’s the political system *Labour have chosen*. Labour could end the threat of a Reform government right now if they adopt PR. (1/2)
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Drug deaths have risen every year for 13 years. That’s 13 years of a failed “war on drugs”. Labour should be looking at legalisation, control and regulation - not playing politics with people’s lives. This is a public health crisis. Treat it like one. Not a game.
Playgrounds would become crack dens if greens were in power policing minister says.
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Dom Tristram @domtristram.com · 03/02/2026
Today the UK government published a long‑awaited action plan on per‑ and poly‑ fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). It is alarming reading - domtristram.substack.com/p/pfas-why-t...
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PFAS - Why the UK Must Act
Today the UK government published a long‑awaited action plan on per‑ and poly‑ fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). It is alarming reading.
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Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
NEW: Our investigation for @thenerve_news reveals not only that Peter Thiel’s Palantir is completely enmeshed in our critical national infrastructure. It’s also the ‘cloud support’ for our nuclear weapons system 🤯 1/ www.thenerve.news/p/palantir-t...
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Dom Tristram @domtristram.com · 28/01/2026
England’s most deprived areas are projected to get materially worse by the next general election unless investment and policy shift significantly open.substack.com/pub/domtrist...
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England’s Most Deprived Areas Are Headed for Harder Times
England’s most deprived areas are projected to get materially worse by the next general election unless investment and policy shift significantly
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Dom Tristram @domtristram.com · 19/01/2026
The ultra-wealthy and corporations are dictating what politicians in the old parties and Reform do. We need to make sure that policy is made in the interests of the people, not those with the most money open.substack.com/pub/domtrist...
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How Wealth Concentration Is Steering Policy Away From the Many
Billionaires vs People
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Bath and NE Somerset Green Party @bathnesgreens.org.uk · 05/12/2025
The B&NES Liberal Democrat administration and the official Labour opposition together, at November’s Full Council meeting, discarded plans for a robust AI ethics policy that the BathNES Green Group proposed in its AI motion - open.substack.com/pub/bathnesg...
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Greens criticise “Self-serving” AI Motion After Key Ethics Points Dropped
The B&NES Liberal Democrat administration and the official Labour opposition together, at November’s Full Council meeting, discarded plans for a robust AI ethics policy proposed by Greens
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Greens - Lower bills through nationalising our public services, wealth tax on assets and huge increase in investment in our public services. Labour - ID Cards, random statements about flags and Austerity 2.0. But apparently the Green Party are the "vibes era?" Make it make sense!
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Dom Tristram @domtristram.com · 03/11/2025
Despite decades of the Right, and now Labour, claiming that work is the route out of poverty, a significant number of families on low incomes, even those with a parent in work, are trapped in a cycle of hardship domtristram.substack.com/p/why-the-tw...
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Why the two‑child benefit cap is a policy fault‑line in the UK’s fight against child poverty
Despite decades of the Right claiming that work is the route out of poverty, a significant number of families on low incomes, even those with a parent in work, are trapped in a cycle of hardship.
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Bath and NE Somerset Green Party @bathnesgreens.org.uk · 30/10/2025
Big news 💚 The Bath & North East Somerset Green Party has just passed 1,000 members, our highest ever. 🌿 This reflects the national surge in Green Party membership, now over 150,000. Huge thanks to everyone joining and supporting a fairer, greener future for BaNES! 🌍✨ #BaNESGreens #GreenParty
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Bath and NE Somerset Green Party @bathnesgreens.org.uk · 03/07/2025
Today Bath is hosting 'A Vigil of Grief & Love': an 18-hour spoken memorial to honour the lives of Palestinian children killed in the ongoing war in Gaza. Among those taking part will be Green Party councillors Joanna Wright and Saskia Heijltjes open.substack.com/pub/bathnesg...
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Bath community gathers to remember children killed in Gaza
This Thursday, Bath will host A Vigil of Grief & Love: an 18-hour spoken memorial to honour the lives of Palestinian children killed in the ongoing war in Gaza.
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Bath and NE Somerset Green Party @bathnesgreens.org.uk · 16/06/2025
Bath Green Party councillors @saskiaheijltjes.bsky.social and @cllrjoannawright.bsky.social have expressed concern and disappointment following the recent update from Bath & North East Somerset Council on the Pulteney Estate Liveable Neighbourhood proposals open.substack.com/pub/bathnesg...
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Lack of clarity and delays on Liveable Neighbourhoods leave residents in the dark
Bath Green Party councillors Saskia Heijltjes and Joanna Wright have today expressed concern and disappointment following the recent update from Bath & North East Somerset Council
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Bath and NE Somerset Green Party @bathnesgreens.org.uk · 29/05/2025
Bath & North East Somerset Council is asking residents to take part in its new Climate and Nature Survey — but local campaigners say the survey has major gaps open.substack.com/pub/bathnesg...
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Have Your Say on Climate and Nature — And Make Sure Transport Gets the Attention It Deserves
Bath & North East Somerset Council is asking residents to take part in its new Climate and Nature Survey — but local campaigners say the survey has major gaps.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 22/05/2025
Scrapping the two-child benefit cap is the "cost effective way" of getting 500,000 children out of poverty, according to former Prime Minister Gordon Brown. He's right. Child poverty is and always has been a political choice. Labour should remove the cap immediately.
REAL HOPE. REAL CHANGE.

CHILD POVERTY IS
A POLITICAL CHOICE

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Bath and NE Somerset Green Party @bathnesgreens.org.uk · 22/05/2025
Local residents and community groups have voiced renewed opposition to Lidl’s latest planning application for a supermarket on London Road open.substack.com/pub/bathnesg...
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Lidl Submits New Application for London Road Site - Community Renews Objections
Local residents and community groups have voiced renewed opposition to Lidl’s latest planning application for a supermarket on London Road.
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Bath and NE Somerset Green Party @bathnesgreens.org.uk · 20/05/2025
Council’s restructuring and pay reform initiative comes under intense scrutiny following revelations that some of the council’s lowest-paid frontline staff are facing real-terms pay cuts bathnesgreenparty.substack.com/p/councils-b...
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Council's "Being Our Best" Scheme Criticised for Real-Terms Pay Cuts Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis
Council’s restructuring and pay reform initiative comes under intense scrutiny following revelations that some of the council’s lowest-paid frontline staff are facing real-terms pay cuts
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Bath and NE Somerset Green Party @bathnesgreens.org.uk · 08/05/2025
A beloved veteran copper beech tree in central Bath is under serious threat from Bath Rugby Club’s latest stadium development proposal open.substack.com/pub/bathnesg...
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Planning Failures Threaten Protected Tree in Bath Rugby Stadium Application
A beloved veteran copper beech tree in central Bath is under serious threat from Bath Rugby Club’s latest stadium development proposal.
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Bath and NE Somerset Green Party @bathnesgreens.org.uk · 03/05/2025
There’s now only one party fighting for fairness and support for those who need it - the Green Party. Join us. join.greenparty.org.uk
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Bath and NE Somerset Green Party @bathnesgreens.org.uk · 01/05/2025
Vote vote vote! Let’s show Reform they are not wanted here #votegreen
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Bath and NE Somerset Green Party @bathnesgreens.org.uk · 30/04/2025
We are topping the polls for WECA mayor but we will only win if you get out and vote! #weca #votegreen
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Bath and NE Somerset Green Party @bathnesgreens.org.uk · 29/04/2025
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Green Party 'on course' for its first-ever Mayor - beating Aaron Banks
We're expecting a tight Mayoral race in the West of England, but Green Party candidate Mary Page is currently top of the pops...
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Bath and NE Somerset Green Party @bathnesgreens.org.uk · 25/04/2025
We can do this! Make sure you vote.
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Bath and NE Somerset Green Party @bathnesgreens.org.uk · 14/04/2025
Greens are predicted to win the WECA mayoral election! Can you help the campaign? Contact us and find out how you can get involved.
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Bath and NE Somerset Green Party @bathnesgreens.org.uk · 31/03/2025
The government’s latest official bus statistics report has revealed a concerning decline in bus services across Bath and North East Somerset. B&NES continues to fall behind national and regional averages for bus service frequency and passenger journeys. open.substack.com/pub/bathnesg...
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Decline in Bus Services Across Bath and North East Somerset Exposed by Government Report
Despite claims of bus ridership growth, B&NES continues to fall behind national and regional averages for bus service frequency and passenger journeys.
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Bath and NE Somerset Green Party @bathnesgreens.org.uk · 28/03/2025
Labour councillors who don't want cuts to the most vulnerable, rather than increasing taxes for the ultra wealthy, are defecting to the Green Party. What will Labour councillors in BaNES do? Will blind party loyalty trump defending the most vulnerable? www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/2504058...
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'Labour have broken my heart' - Southampton councillor quits party
A Southampton councillor, Cllr Matt Renyard, has quit Labour after nearly 15 years with the party as a campaigning member.
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Bath and NE Somerset Green Party @bathnesgreens.org.uk · 27/03/2025
Bristol proves it’s possible: now it's time for BaNES to extend free bus travel for disabled people open.substack.com/pub/bathnesg...
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Bristol Proves It’s Possible: Time for BANES to Extend Free Bus Travel for Disabled People
Bristol’s decision proves it is possible.
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Bath and NE Somerset Green Party @bathnesgreens.org.uk · 25/03/2025
On the evening of the 19th of March, Green councillors for Lambridge Joanna Wright and Saskia Heijltjes hosted a lively public meeting at the New Oriel Hall to discuss transport issues in East Bath open.substack.com/pub/bathnesg...
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Green Party Councillors Gather Community to Shape the Future of Transport in East Bath
On the evening of the 19th of March, Green councillors for Lambridge Joanna Wright and Saskia Heijltjes hosted a lively public meeting at the New Oriel Hall to discuss transport issues in East Bath.
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Dom Tristram @domtristram.com · 13/03/2025
Any country (or party) that squeezes social security for the disabled because ‘savings must be made’ while continuing to tax unearned wealth (capital gains) less than earned wealth is immoral.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
I'm repeatedly meeting people - almost always in social housing, almost always from global majorities - who are breathing in toxic air & chemicals from nearby sites. The Government determined to avoid proper regulation to favour developers and "growth." www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Toxic town impact as most high-risk contaminated sites unchecked
BBC investigation finds nine out of ten high-risk contaminated areas have not been tested.
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Bath and NE Somerset Green Party @bathnesgreens.org.uk · 12/03/2025
Proposed safety improvements for Widcombe Hill have sparked concern among cycling advocates, as plans to install speed cushions on this key route could make conditions more dangerous for those on bikes open.substack.com/pub/bathnesg...
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Widcombe Hill Plans Not Safe For All
Proposed safety improvements for Widcombe Hill have sparked concern among cycling advocates, as plans to install speed cushions on this key route could make conditions more dangerous for those on bike
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Bath and NE Somerset Green Party @bathnesgreens.org.uk · 11/03/2025
Without decisive leadership from the Liberal Democrats and Labour, services will continue to decline, inequality will rise, and our community will fall further behind. Our residents deserve better. open.substack.com/pub/bathnesg...
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Bath and NE Somerset Green Party @bathnesgreens.org.uk · 26/02/2025
In a monumental U-turn, the Liberal Democrat-led Council has scrapped the controversial Camden Road bus gate after a storm of public opposition. The proposed scheme, which was meant to reduce traffic and improve air quality, triggered a fierce backlash open.substack.com/pub/bathnesg...
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East of Bath Deserves Better: A win for the community!
In a monumental U-turn, the Liberal Democrat-led Council has scrapped the controversial Camden Road bus gate after a storm of public opposition.
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