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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

"Imagine how much less the #IranWar would now be costing us if we'd invested in seizing the benefits of addressing climate change" - Ken Huggins in The New Blackmore Vale magazine Ken Huggins was Green Party Parliamentary candidate for #NorthDorset in 2019 and 2024. #UKpolitics #climatechange

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Lucy Hardwicke says: “I strongly believe that a thriving community is built through connection and participation. I will always listen to residents and work hard to support local initiatives and keep Portland a welcoming, vibrant place for everyone.” dorset.greenparty.org.uk/2026/03/25/g...

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Portland-born-and-bred Mark says: “I am determined to do more, and I will be trying again to fill the vacancy left in Portland Town Council, by the resignation of the person who pushed me into second place in the by-election last year. I don’t give up." dorset.greenparty.org.uk/2026/03/25/g...

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

#Rodwell & #WykeRegis Greens were out and about this weekend with our latest newsletter 💚🌿 Before heading off to get these through doors, we grabbed a quick team photo! It’s always a good reminder that local politics starts with real people, real conversations, and showing up for our community.

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

North Dorset Greens were out over the weekend of 21/22 March in Gillingham, doing litter picking with the Town Council. #GillinghamDorset #litterpick

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

“This situation is particularly acute for young people who want to move back to the area after university, for young families, and for essential workers who want to remain in or move to the area to fill vital job vacancies. A vibrant local economy needs these people!” #Bridport

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Bridport's housing needs: Green councillors fighting for better - Dorset Green Party

A current priority for Green town councillors in Bridport is housing, particularly 1- and 2-bedroom accommodation for rent – and for rent at an affordable price! “This situation is particularly acute ...

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Our monthly meeting of Gillingham & Shaftesbury Green Party - lots of plans afoot. #GillinghamDorset #Shaftesbury #NorthDorset

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Cllr Claudia Webb (Rodwell & Wyke): “I want to acknowledge the concern many residents have raised about the recent removal of trees and vegetation at North Quay... I’ve been seeking clear information so that concerns can be answered transparently.” MORE: dorset.greenparty.org.uk/2026/02/04/v...

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

In #LymeRegis in the new year, we celebrated Dorset Council’s agreement of the Town Council’s 20mph scheme covering most residential roads Residents asked Cllr Belinda Bawden for action on thoughtless and dangerous driving in their streets. The speed limit was secured by the commitment of residents

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Lyme Regis celebrates agreement of 20mph scheme - Dorset Green Party

Lyme Regis is celebrating Dorset Council’s agreement of the Town Council’s 20mph scheme covering most residential roads. Residents asked Councillor Belinda Bawden for action on thoughtless and danger...

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

On 17 Jan, Cllr Clare Sutton, Leader of the Green Group on Dorset Council and ward councillor for Rodwell & Wyke, spoke at the well-attended protest on Portland against the waste incinerator Watch her speech here or read the transcript: dorset.greenparty.org.uk/2026/01/17/c... #PortlandIncinerator

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Helen Toft, Green Weymouth Town Councillor for Wyke Regis, said: “There were talks from several organisations throughout the day about matters related to litter prevention, collection and recycling. There were a lot of really interesting ideas plus a lot of networking." #litterfree #Dorset

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Cllr Helen Toft attends first Litter Free Dorset summit - Dorset Green Party

Helen Toft, Green Weymouth Town Councillor for Wyke Regis, attended the first Litter Free Dorset Summit in the Shire Hall in Dorchester. Helen wrote: "There were talks from several organisations thro...

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

4th Dec 2025: Ahead of Full Council, Cllr Jon Orrell, Cllr Clare Sutton and Cllr Claudia Webb stood alongside a determined representation from the Stop Portland Waste Incinerator group. dorset.greenparty.org.uk/2025/12/05/g... #PortlandIncinerator

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Stunning victory! Greens win our fifth MP and change British politics.

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 20/02/2026

🎉 Green WIN! 🎉 🌹 to 💚 💚 Congratulations to Aasiya Bora of Leicester Green Party on being elected in Stoneygate ward!

STONEYGATE
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
BY-ELECTION WIN
GRN: 30.4%
LAB: 27.7%
OL: 16.2%
IND: 11.5%
CON: 8.3%
REM: 2.7%
LDM: 1.6%
IND: 1.6%
GREEN GAIN FROM LABOUR
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Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

The Green Party has confirmed it will contest any forthcoming by-election in Tophill East on Portland following the resignation of sitting councillor Scott Horton last Fri. The party came 2nd in the by-election held last year which returned Scott to office. dorset.greenparty.org.uk/2026/02/06/g...

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Greens to contest fresh Portland Town Council by-election - Dorset Green Party

The Green Party has confirmed it will be contesting any forthcoming by-election in Tophill East on Portland following the resignation of sitting councillor Scott Horton on Friday morning. The party ca...

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Greens are the bookies favourite to win Gorton & Denton by-election! www.thenational.scot/news/2581189...

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

A Green gain from Reform. Excellent! 😀

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

New Statesman reporting Reform politicians are avoiding head to head debates with me. Their lies come crumbling down when confronted with the truth. Let's keep building the movement to take on Reform: Join.greenparty.org.uk

Farage confided in a Westminster mover and shaker that Polanski is dangerous in head to heads.

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

This is a very interesting historical perspective on environmental issues and awareness by Paul Brown, the Guardian’s environment correspondent from 1989 to 2005. Covers the Thatcher years and his views on nuclear. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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After a career as an environment writer, here’s what I have learned

Paul Brown looks back at his career reporting on the climate crisis, failed summit and nuclear power – and how to do it well

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Dorset Council has recently green-lighted five local 20mph schemes, and is now consulting on applications for 11 more. Dorset Green Cllr for Lyme & Charmouth, Belinda Bawden, says on the #LymeRegis consultation: "It's really important local residents, businesses + visitors comment on the proposal"

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Public consultation open on further 20mph schemes - Cllr Belinda Bawden urges responses - Dorset Green Party

Dorset Council is now consulting on applications for 20mph schemes from: Lyme Regis, Winterborne Whitechurch, Beaminster, Yetminster & Ryme Intrinseca, Sandy Lane and Victory Oak (St Leonards), Gillin...

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

"The leaders of Reform UK are copying the US far right's playbook, with false claims about #ClimateChange and #immigration." - Ken Huggins in The New Blackmore Vale magazine Ken Huggins was Green Party Parliamentary candidate for #NorthDorset in 2019 and 2024. #UKpolitics

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 09/10/2025

We can't keep up... Yesterday we reached 90,000 members. Today we're at 95,000. Be part of the Green surge. Join the Green Party today ⤵️

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Cllr Belinda Bawden: "#DorsetCouncil is genuinely listening and it’s everyone’s chance to share their views, ideas and aspirations to shape our places over the next 15 to 20 years. "This is genuinely our opportunity to shape the future we would like to see."

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Residents urged to have say on plan guiding future development

A consultation on the Local Plan is currently running - and Dorset Councillor for Lyme Regis and Charmouth Cllr Belinda Bawden is encouraging…

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

#ICYMI: On Monday, Court of Appeal hearing in London against planning permission for the #PortlandIncinerator. Cllr Helen Toft: "Highest court in the land, last chance to quash the planning permission granted. Fingers crossed!" Dorset Echo: "Could take weeks or months before outcome is announced."

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Green Cllr Belinda Bawden: "Third day of Green Party Conference. Lots of new @greenparty.org.uk members, + lots of new @dorsetgreens.bsky.social members. Huge energy, great excitement! "This is about my sixth Conference and it's never been so large, never been so happy, so joyous and so energetic"

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

@dorsetgreens.bsky.social members out in force on Day 2 of the biggest ever @greenparty.org.uk National Conference!

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

GREEN PARTY CONFERENCE WEEKEND, IN DORSET Green Portland Town Councillor Kia Pope talked on the BBC Radio Solent breakfast show, on the eve of @greenparty.org.uk Conference this weekend at the Bournemouth International Centre "People see that the #GreenParty offer a real alternative" #RealChange

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

The River Char Action Group successfully campaigned to create a River Char Charter: riverchar.org/charter Belinda Bawden, Green Dorset Councillor for Lyme & Charmouth, has been supporting the River Char and River Lim Action groups to improve water quality + tackle invasive species in the catchments

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Citizen scientists turning the tide on River Char and River Lim pollution - Dorset Green Party

The River Char Action Group successfully campaigned to create a River Char Charter which you can sign to pledge your support for a living, thriving river – the first in Dorset. The River Char Action G...

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Charmouth residents, volunteers, visitors and workers are sharing their ideas as part of Future Coast Charmouth. #Charmouth is one of only 5 coastal communities in the UK awarded govt funding to develop and trial innovative community projects to prepare for and adapt to nature taking its course.

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Charmouth facing the future with resilience and optimism - Dorset Green Party

Belinda Bawden, Dorset Green Councillor for Lyme & Charmouth, says: "From unprecedented heatwaves to flash flooding and increasing coastal erosion, we cannot ignore the need to adapt to climate change...

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Discussions are underway to make #LymeRegis safer, cleaner, more attractive + more accessible for all by 2030. Dorset Council are bringing forward options for a more pedestrian-friendly, sociable town centre. Cllr Belinda Bawden is working collaboratively to improve public transport across #Dorset.

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People before traffic in Lyme Regis - Dorset Green Party

Discussions are under way to make Lyme Regis a safer, cleaner, more attractive and more accessible place for all by 2030. Dorset Council Traffic Planners are bringing forward options to fulfil Lyme Re...

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

20yo Green Dorchester Town Councillor Poppy Farmer talked on BBC Radio Solent's breakfast show about the election of @zackpolanski.bsky.social as the new @greenparty.org.uk Leader. "[Zack] is so lovely! ...He's really got a way of storytelling." #ZackPolanski #GreenParty #RealChange #UKpolitics

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Flight Free UK @flightfreeuk.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

📣 Stop Airport Expansion 📣 Help us tell the government WE DON’T WANT EXPANSION at any UK airport, including Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton. Sign the petition: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Those who can channel our anger at 15 years of misrule, who can speak the language of outrage and hope, are the politicians of the moment. They will contribute to what could be, in 2029, the greatest electoral reset in our modern history. This week's column. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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Labour has succeeded only in strengthening Farage. The way is now open for Zack Polanski’s Greens | George Monbiot

By caving to the hard right and corporate greed, Labour has left a gaping hole the new Green party leader is best placed to fill, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 02/09/2025

Draw the line. Join the Green Party today ⤵️ join.greenparty.org.uk?utm_source=s...

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Zoe Gardner @zoejardiniere.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

This whole summer only one story has dominated our entire politics & it comes down to literally 30,000 people in hotels. Ridiculous. The government needs to get a GRIP it’s pathetic.

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

"OUR PRECIOUS DEMOCRACY HAS EVIDENTLY BEEN SIGNIFICANTLY HIJACKED BY VESTED INTERESTS, LEAVING IT CORRUPTED... IT NO LONGER SERVES US THE WAY WE NEED IT TO" - Ken Huggins in The New Blackmore Vale magazine Ken Huggins was Green Party Parliamentary candidate for #NorthDorset in 2019 and 2024.

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

This is surely the best dressed dog in Portland in Dorset? If you live in Tophill East on Portland then vote Mark Williams in the town council by election today!

Very cute dog sitting in the shade on a sunny day on Portland and wearing a green party rosette

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Mark Williams has been chosen as the Green Party candidate for the Tophill East by-election to Portland Town Council on 10th July. A keen angler and motorcyclist, Mark was born and brought up on the island, moved away for work, and has now returned home. dorset.greenparty.org.uk/2025/06/16/m...

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Portland Town Council has agreed a proposal by Green Councillor Kia Pope to call on King Charles to intervene and help stop the proposed construction of a waste incinerator at Portland Port. dorset.greenparty.org.uk/2025/06/12/p... Listen to Cllr Kia Pope's BBC Radio Solent interview here [1/2]:

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Cllr Clare Sutton: "This stunning section of the South West Coast Path is well loved by local residents who are delighted to be able to use it again. “It will also be hugely appreciated by visitors who come from much further afield to enjoy our beautiful coastline + contribute to our local economy"

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'Stunning' coastal path damaged by landslide reopens - after two years

A well-loved section of coastal path near the Fleet Lagoon in Ferrybridge has reopened after extensive restoration works

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

[Green] Cllr Clare Sutton, cabinet member for children’s services, seconded the motion @ 15 May DC mtg. Clare: "My nagging concern: #children don’t email us about parking or planning issues, and don’t get to vote. "This motion is a significant step towards putting them at the heart of all we do."

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Dorset Council puts children's rights at forefront of decision-making

Children’s rights are to take centre stage in council decision-making.

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#CarbonReckoning (Andrew Boswell) @drandrewboswell.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

📢 SCRAP CARBON CAPTURE (CCS) Hugely pleased to have the support of @adrianramsay.bsky.social who knows CCS is just more fossil fuel infrastructure Decarbonising: creating jobs in renewables, insulation, & nature restoration is the way Write to your MP now scrapcc.org/CCS-ACTION-BS1 (More below)

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Simon Oldridge @sioldridge.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

There’s a big lie at the heart of the Gov’s carbon capture plans, which incredibly are centred around *expanding* fossil fuels. I explain here👇

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