Sign in

Andrew Cooper

@cllrandrewcooper.bsky.social
1.2K followers 635 following 87 posts

Green Party Councillor on Kirklees Councillor. 1st elected in 1999. Dad, husband, Yorkshireman. 2024 Green Party Candidate for Huddersfield, now the most marginal Labour/Green Constituency in the UK.

PostsRepliesMedia
Andrew Cooper @cllrandrewcooper.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Well done to all those involved with Huddersfield Town of Culture bid. Let's hope they are successful in the shortlisting. Huddersfield is a cultural hub already. Let's shout about it. huddersfieldhub.co.uk/fingers-crosse…
030
Andrew Cooper @cllrandrewcooper.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Poll Checker is predicting in the May Elections that @greenparty.org.uk Party will be the largest party on Kirklees Council They also say we will win seats in 5 out of 6 wards in the Huddersfield Constituency. Labour zero Cllrs. It is clear that only Greens can beat Reform in Huddersfield.
0101
Andrew Cooper @cllrandrewcooper.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Kirklees Planning Committee voted by 4 to 3 to allow a modern hotel to be built on Castle Hill a scheduled ancient monument All the speeches from members of the public were opposed to the proposal. It was again a decision that relied on the Labour Chair's casting vote. youtu.be/I0M23NfqMn8?...
youtu.be
Green Cllr Andrew Cooper opposing a modern hotel development on Castle Hill 19 02 26
YouTube video by Andrew Cooper
110
Andrew Cooper @cllrandrewcooper.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
For those individuals and groups interested in being part of a Huddersfield Town of Culture bid there will be a meeting next Tuesday in the Reception Room at Huddersfield Town Hall. Starts at 6.30pm till 8.00pm
000
Andrew Cooper @cllrandrewcooper.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Labour in Kirklees are privatising 2 dementia care homes. The private provider we were told would be a quality provider. This same provider has had a requires improvement ruling for one of the care homes they manage. I raised this today at the Kirklees Cabinet meeting youtu.be/Ob0qwQH9x70?...
youtu.be
Cllr Andrew Cooper responds to Private Care provider's requires improvement rating 10 02 26
YouTube video by Andrew Cooper
072
Andrew Cooper @cllrandrewcooper.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Strong contingent of @greenparty.org.uk Cllrs at the @lgaindependent conference in Leeds today. Theme of the conference is resilience, personal, financial and Climate resilience.
031
Reposted by Andrew Cooper
The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 21/01/2026
🎉 Green GAIN from Reform! 🎉 💚 Congratulations to Lian Pizzey on being elected in Horsley division on Derbyshire County Council!
HORSLEY
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
BY-ELECTION WIN

GRN: 43.6%
REF: 35.5%
CON: 13.9%
LAB: 3.8%
ADV: 1.9%
LDEM: 1.4%

GREEN GAIN FROM REFORM

Green Party
Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party both at PO Box 78066, London, SE16 9GQ
311096282
Andrew Cooper @cllrandrewcooper.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Another poll predicting a Green Win in Huddersfield that bodes well for our chances at the next General Election . Every poll and our conversations with local people confirm that only @greenparty.org.uk can beat Reform in our town. Nowcast poll 18/1/26
061
Andrew Cooper @cllrandrewcooper.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Govt has announced bidding for the 1st UK Town of Culture. #Huddersfield should definitely go for it with our rich music, theatre and dance scene. There's the opportunity to attract Arts Council and National Lottery funding. Let's not miss out.
051
Andrew Cooper @cllrandrewcooper.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
Out and about in Huddersfield yesterday delivering Green News. Nice chats with local folks.
0100
Andrew Cooper @cllrandrewcooper.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
Newsome Ward @greenparty.org.uk Councillors in Huddersfield are running our free volunteer bus service for its 33rd year on New Year's Day. We love doing it, helping people get about when all other scheduled bus services in West Yorkshire aren't operating.
060
Andrew Cooper @cllrandrewcooper.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
@kirkleescouncil.bsky.social is the only Council in West Yorkshire not to benefit from the Government's Solar for Schools funding. It was Launched in March. I asked the Labour Council Leader if she was aware of the scheme. Apparently not! youtu.be/o-wAYVj8l0E?...
youtu.be
Cllr Andrew Cooper asks why Kirklees Council missed out on Schools Solar funding - Cabinet 2/12/25
YouTube video by Andrew Cooper
050
Andrew Cooper @cllrandrewcooper.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
At Association of Green Councillors Conference in Bradford City Hall with Kirklees Cllrs Alex Vickers and Sue Lee-Richards. Great to have so many enthused Green Councillors from across the country coming to West Yorkshire.
031
Andrew Cooper @cllrandrewcooper.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
We're open today till 9pm. Helping your community couldn't be easier. Just drink beer and eat pies! LocalFest at The Newsome Centre, Jackroyd Lane, Newsome, #Huddersfield
060
Andrew Cooper @cllrandrewcooper.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Well done to Julia Roebuck of Thread Republic who gave a strong case for a creative hub in @kirkleescouncil.bsky.social's Cultural Heart at Full Council last night youtu.be/KUlKEqBNg-A?...
youtu.be
Julia Roebuck calls for a hub for Creative Industries in Huddersfield's Cultural Heart 12/11/25
YouTube video by Andrew Cooper
020
Andrew Cooper @cllrandrewcooper.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
Busy day, out and about delivering in Newsome and Crosland Moor. Lovely response from local people as we have been going round for @greenparty.org.uk
050
Andrew Cooper @cllrandrewcooper.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
With @greenparty.org.uk on our highest poll rating ever in the latest YouGov poll the projected result for Huddersfield is a Green Party Gain from Labour. This is encouraging but a lot of work to do between now and the next General Election to make that result a reality.
1101
Andrew Cooper @cllrandrewcooper.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
@kirkleescouncil.bsky.social failed to apply for a share of £500m Warm Homes Local scheme It would have helped local people have warmer homes I asked the Kirklees Labour Leader why she said the Council would apply for the next funding round when there wasn't one. youtu.be/zIVjejuv0eo?...
youtu.be
Cllr Andrew Cooper asks Kirklees Leader why the Council didn't apply for Warm Homes funds 15 10 25
YouTube video by Andrew Cooper
0104
Andrew Cooper @cllrandrewcooper.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
@kirkleescouncil.bsky.social shouldn't pursue any arrangements with a private care provider until the Judicial Review is completed. The Council needs to respect the legal process that is underway. The case for privatising the homes has not yet been made. huddersfieldhub.co.uk/judge-asks-k...
huddersfieldhub.co.uk
Judge asks Kirklees Council for more information over privatisation of dementia care homes - Huddersfield Hub
Campaigners took the council to a judicial review and a judge was presented with more than 900 pages of evidence
030
Andrew Cooper @cllrandrewcooper.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
Nice piece in the Asian Standard about the new poll predicting a @greenparty.org.uk win in the Huddersfield Constituency at the next General Election. www.asianstandard.co.uk/new-poll-sho...
asianstandard.co.uk
New poll shows Green win for Huddersfield at next General Election - Asian Standard Newspaper
Kirklees’ political make-up would look very different if a General Election took place right now, a YouGov poll has shown. By YouGov’s projections, which are based on a sample of 13,000 voters, the na...
1124
Andrew Cooper @cllrandrewcooper.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
Great to see on BBC Politics North a Green Win in the Huddersfield Constituency being predicted in yet another poll at the next General Election. Lots to do in Huddersfield before that but good news in what is largely a gloomy time for people in the UK. youtu.be/O62KY9qnR30?...
youtu.be
YouGov/Sky News Poll predicts Huddersfield Win at next General Election Politics North 28 09 25
YouTube video by Andrew Cooper
030
Andrew Cooper @cllrandrewcooper.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Amongst the gloom of Reform gains yet another poll predicts a Green win in the Huddersfield Constituency at the next General Election. Click here to donate to our Crowdfunder for the next local elections www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/kirklees-e...
0106
Andrew Cooper @cllrandrewcooper.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
@kirkleescouncil.bsky.social Labour Leader responding to my question on why the Council didn't apply for Govt funding to insulate local peoples homes. Apparently there is a really good reason but she can't tell us what it is! youtu.be/vaDb_2MsGI4?...
youtu.be
Cllr Andrew Cooper asks why Kirklees failed to secure funds to insulate homes Cabinet Mtg 9/9/25
YouTube video by Andrew Cooper
140
Andrew Cooper @cllrandrewcooper.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
I was one of the @greenparty.org.uk nominees to the House of Lords in the last Parliament I will not be seeking reselection in the Party's current process. Instead I will focus on helping ensure Huddersfield elects a Green MP at the next General Election.
290
Andrew Cooper @cllrandrewcooper.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
It is absolutely bonkers that there are plans to fill in Queensbury Tunnl when it could be made a safe accessible cycle route. @westyorkshireca.bsky.social funding should be used to support this project. www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2540095...
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
Tunnel abandonment funding 'would largely cover' refurbishment cost, say campaigners
Campaigners fighting to safeguard the future of a historic railway tunnel claim that public money earmarked by the Government to abandon the…
010
Reposted by Andrew Cooper
Dr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
"The Greens are a political party whose time absolutely has come. In fact, it’s overdue." Having won one of the biggest electoral swings in British political history last year, I know how we can win voters over! 🗳 Vote by 30 Aug www.bigissue.com/news/politic...
bigissue.com
Could a Green prime minister be in the UK's future?
Green Party leadership contender Ellie Chowns spoke to the Big Issue about why "eco-populism" isn't the way forward.
0257
Andrew Cooper @cllrandrewcooper.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Green Party members. Still time to vote for Ellie and Adrian in the Leadership Elections
100
Andrew Cooper @cllrandrewcooper.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Putin should be arrested & surrendered to the International Criminal Court as soon as he lands on US soil. That should have happened when Netanyahu landed on US soil. They both know they are safe with a convicted felon sitting in the Oval Office. International Law sadly has no status in the USA
020
Reposted by Andrew Cooper
Adrian Ramsay @adrianramsay.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
Fantastic to be here in Cardiff, with @elliechowns.bsky.social and so many amazing Greens, on the road to a Senedd breakthrough and helping get Matt Youde from Grangetown elected
03016
Reposted by Andrew Cooper
Adrian Ramsay @adrianramsay.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Last month’s #heatwave killed hundreds in the UK – & we’re now entering the 2nd heatwave of the summer. The climate crisis is here & now – & we need to do much more both to build resilience to its impacts & to cut the emissions that are driving it. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
independent.co.uk
London heatwave killed 263 people – with climate crisis to blame for most, study says
Study finds around 1,500 of the 2,300 estimated heat deaths in Europe during recent weeks were the result of the climate crisis
23122
Andrew Cooper @cllrandrewcooper.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Labour, Tory and Reform stands at Local Government Association Conference. Always suspicious of parties that mix politics with patriotism. Politics should be about ideals, ideas and implementing them. No flags required! #LGAConf25
020
Andrew Cooper @cllrandrewcooper.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Thank you to the Independent and Green Cllrs who elected me as the Local Government Associationl Independent Group Deputy Leader. Pleased to get 64% of the vote. Looking forward to working with new leader Cllr Hannah Dalton and Treasurer Cllr Johnny Denis.
271
Reposted by Andrew Cooper
Adrian Ramsay @adrianramsay.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
What Carla and I have achieved as co-leaders shows what’s possible when we focus, organise and believe. We’re ready to take that even further - uniting strategy, passion and people power to win the future. Vote Ellie & Adrian 🌍 www.ellie-adrian-2025.org #TogetherWeWin
33213
Reposted by Andrew Cooper
Dr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
It's amazing to see so many people turning to the Green Party as their political home. Please join us if you want real hope and real change!
1177
Reposted by Andrew Cooper
Cllr Chloe Turner @minchchloe.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
We have a leadership election coming up in the @greenparty.org.uk It’s a strong field, but for me the future of our party clearly sits best in the hands of @elliechowns.bsky.social & @adrianramsay.bsky.social, who have shown how to win & use power to secure positive change #TogetherWeWin
01611
Reposted by Andrew Cooper
Adrian Ramsay @adrianramsay.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
They said we’d never win a second seat. We proved them wrong — and then won four. 🌱 I’m proud of every Green councillor and campaigner who made that possible. Now let’s go further. Let’s win far more — together. Join us: www.ellie-adrian-2025.org #TogetherWeWin
03811
Reposted by Andrew Cooper
Adrian Ramsay @adrianramsay.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
From rural towns to inner cities, more people than ever are voting Green - not out of protest, but belief. Belief that politics can be different. That we can lead with purpose. Let’s write the next chapter - together. Join us: www.ellie-adrian-2025.org #TogetherWeWin
0348
Andrew Cooper @cllrandrewcooper.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
⛪️We're at 95% of our Crowdfunder target to fix the Newsome Centre roof. 💸12 days to find £674! 🎯If we hit our target we get £4k from @KirkleesCouncil if we don't then we don't! 🤲Any amount gets us closer. 👛Please donate if you can. www.spacehive.com/help-us-rais...
spacehive.com
Help us raise our roof
The vestry roof of the Newsome Centre is in a very poor condition and needs replacing. We also need to remove the chimney which is causing structural issues,
000
Reposted by Andrew Cooper
Adrian Ramsay @adrianramsay.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
I asked David Lammy a direct question. His response did little to reassure me. I've written to him demanding clarity and have asked him to guarantee that any further potential military involvement in the Middle East will be subject to a free vote in Parliament.
24119
Reposted by Andrew Cooper
Dr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
The power and hope of activism must go hand in hand with electoral nous to win the change we need at the heart of our politics. Here's why I'm standing to co-lead the Green Party: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
theguardian.com
I would make the Green party a force at the heart of British politics. That’s why I’m running to be co-leader | Ellie Chowns
Adrian Ramsay and I are lifelong campaigners who know how to win elections. We will build a coalition of voters against divisive populist politics, says Ellie Chowns, the Green MP for North Herefordsh...
3226
Reposted by Andrew Cooper
Adrian Ramsay @adrianramsay.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
Wow, what an inspiring day! The biggest ever Green Party action day. Brilliant to be building on the huge successes we've had in Suffolk and Norfolk and to be ready for the next big elections to come. Thanks so much to everyone who was part of it
3378
Reposted by Andrew Cooper
Adrian Ramsay @adrianramsay.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
Thanks to Jonathon Porritt for backing us as the leadership team this moment demands. Climate. Justice. Fair taxation. Peace. We’ll lead with purpose — and never back down. #TogetherWeWin
14311
Reposted by Andrew Cooper
Adrian Ramsay @adrianramsay.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
With nature in crisis we desperately need to enhance legal protections. Labour is planning a catastrophe – failing to deliver the affordable homes needed to address the housing crisis & weakening environmental safeguards so that greater profits can be leveraged from the devastation of nature.
Screenshot of a Guardian news article titled: "Greens claim planning bill 'dangerous', as former Starmer adviser says it will make nature protection more 'impactful'". The article reports that legal analysis of a UK planning and infrastructure bill could endanger over 5,000 protected nature sites. A highlighted box states: "Revealed: 5,000 English nature sites at risk under Labour’s planning proposals". Green Party co-leader Adrian Ramsay is quoted calling the bill dangerous, warning it gives developers a licence to bulldoze nature while failing to address housing affordability. The article notes that around 24 Labour MPs may seek amendments to strengthen environmental protections.
0135
Reposted by Andrew Cooper
Dr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Really pleased the government has listened to my and others' long-standing campaigning and will require solar panels on all new homes—a no-brainer policy. Now we must go further: ensure new homes have proper insulation, flood resilience, and protection from overheating.
1815736
Andrew Cooper @cllrandrewcooper.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
We've reached £10k on our Crowdfunder to repair The Newsome Centre vestry roof. 25 days to raise £5759 to hit our target. 125 people have backed us so far. We're nearly 2/3 of the way to hit our target If you can get us closer, it would be really appreciated. www.spacehive.com/help-us-rais...
spacehive.com
Help us raise our roof
The vestry roof of the Newsome Centre is in a very poor condition and needs replacing. We also need to remove the chimney which is causing structural issues,
010
Reposted by Andrew Cooper
Adrian Ramsay @adrianramsay.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
The Israeli government’s war crimes in Gaza must stop & the UK must end its complicity. Proud to support Red Line for Palestine around Parliament today. Green MPs are pressing our government to immediately enact a full arms embargo & sanctions. #StopArmingIsrael
Green MPs and other parliamentarians outside the House of Commons protesting against war crimes in Gaza.
0246
Reposted by Andrew Cooper
Adrian Ramsay @adrianramsay.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
We’ve doubled our councillors. Quadrupled our MPs. We’re winning where they said we couldn’t. But to keep fighting Labour’s cruelty and Reform’s hate, I need you with me. 🎥 Watch & share 👇 #TogetherWeWin
3229
Reposted by Andrew Cooper
Adrian Ramsay @adrianramsay.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Britain's precious chalk streams are globally rare and ecologically vital, but only 11 of 220 are protected. With excessive abstraction and persistent river pollution, we need bespoke protections for these fragile rivers. 🔗 www.hiwwt.org.uk/information-... #SaveOurChalkStreams
Adrian Ramsay championing chalk streams with Norfolk Wildlife Trust.
05723
Reposted by Andrew Cooper
Tom Scott @tom--scott.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
👉 @elliechowns.bsky.social & @adrianramsay.bsky.social on the need for electoral reform: "Our aim is to be heading a much larger group of Green MPs in parliament, giving us the leverage & negotiating power to actually achieve such transformational change." www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
theguardian.com
Fairer elections and the threat of Reform UK | Letters
Letters: Green MPs Ellie Chowns and Adrian Ramsay, Warren Brown and Stephen Smith respond to George Monbiot’s article on smashing Britain’s two-party system
03015
Reposted by Andrew Cooper
Dr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
Thanks Cllr Paul Keene for naming what matters most in leadership: collaboration, vision and grounding. That’s how we’ve won before — and how we’ll win again. Let’s lead together 🌱 #TogetherWeWin
Graphic featuring a quote from Cllr Paul Keene of Lewes District Council endorsing Ellie Chowns and Adrian Ramsay. The quote praises their principled, collaborative leadership, vision, integrity, and strategic depth. The background is a gradient of dark green and purple, with a circular photo of Cllr Keene in a dark coat standing in a snowy landscape. The bottom right corner shows the “Ellie & Adrian – Together We Win” logo.
3155