Reposted by Cllr Chloe TurnerZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 16/09/2025How do we fix this mess? 13225851066
Cllr Chloe Turner @minchchloe.bsky.social · 22/06/2025We 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
Cllr Chloe Turner @minchchloe.bsky.social · 25/05/2025This month’s Shopping List from #Stroud District Foodbank, if you’re in a position to donate 030
Cllr Chloe Turner @minchchloe.bsky.social · 24/05/2025The candidates in the @greenparty.org.uk leadership election are all inspiring leaders, but I’m backing @elliechowns.bsky.social and @adrianramsay.bsky.social because they’ve blown me away with what they’ve achieved in Parliament in their first year 💚 072
Cllr Chloe Turner @minchchloe.bsky.social · 17/05/2025Some of the spontaneous floral diversity in my lawn this #NoMowMay ☺️ 070
Reposted by Cllr Chloe TurnerAdrian Ramsay @adrianramsay.bsky.social · 13/05/2025Join Ellie Chowns and I on Tuesday 20 May at 8pm for our online launch event. Come and hear our thoughts and ideas about how we can make transformational change in our party, in our communities and in the halls of power at every level of government. Sign up: mailchi.mp/ellie-adrian... 7207
Cllr Chloe Turner @minchchloe.bsky.social · 12/05/2025🥁The first cows will return to #Minchinhampton and #Rodborough Commons from tomorrow! 🥁 🙏Please keep speeds low, especially at dusk & in poor weather 🎉And all welcome at the @nationaltrust Marking Day celebration at the Old Lodge this Sat, 17th May, 11am - 3pm 020
Cllr Chloe Turner @minchchloe.bsky.social · 12/05/2025Great to see @elliechowns.bsky.social and @adrianramsay.bsky.social launch this campaign As a party, we’re growing fast, united & serious about power. So impressed with both Ellie & Adrian for all they’ve achieved as Green MPs, & now would be proud to see them lead us #TogetherWeWin 178
Cllr Chloe Turner @minchchloe.bsky.social · 27/03/2025Ten bird species singing on Besbury Common this morning, including a lovely nuthatch, and lots of encouraging signs of spring 030
Reposted by Cllr Chloe TurnerJenny Jones @greenjennyjones.bsky.social · 11/03/2025Good to join you at the table at the first meeting of the Emergency Board @minchchloe.bsky.social Thames Water does not deserve the £3bn gift from the Govt. They have failed and must be put into #PublicOwnership NOW! 312642
Cllr Chloe Turner @minchchloe.bsky.social · 11/03/2025Thanks @tom--scott.bsky.social Great to see so many people out there today committed to holding Thames Water to account 💦 #weownit #saveourrivers #sewagescandal 11610
Cllr Chloe Turner @minchchloe.bsky.social · 11/03/2025At the RCJ for the inaugural “Emergency Board” of Thames Water, standing up for the bill-payers, workers & natural environment of Gloucestershire, while closed door discussions take place re the company’s future inside. Give us a seat at the table! With @greenjennyjones.bsky.social & Steve Williams 091
Cllr Chloe Turner @minchchloe.bsky.social · 07/03/2025Great to hear from @renishaw.bsky.social Stroud Brewery & Howard Tenens, & other #StroudDistrict businesses about their fantastic sustainability work at the Local Strategic Partnership today. A reminder that we can vote with our feet by spending our 💰 at our many great, ethical & local businesses 000
Cllr Chloe Turner @minchchloe.bsky.social · 25/02/2025New lows for the government today, with the aid budget slashed and no UK minister sent to the Rome nature convention 😰 010
Reposted by Cllr Chloe TurnerLiverpool Green Party 🐦 @liverpool.greenparty.org.uk · 12/02/2025Ukrainians yes, Palestinians no. Is there a word for that? 021
Cllr Chloe Turner @minchchloe.bsky.social · 06/02/2025This webinar was a really helpful dive into the practical implications of climate change for council service lines and how councils will need to react and transform - slides will be shared here localpartnerships.gov.uk/resources/tr...localpartnerships.gov.ukReplay - transformation programme webinarIn this free transformation programme webinar, we will draw on our experiences working with authorities at all stages of their transformation journey 000
Reposted by Cllr Chloe TurnerStephen Kinsella @stephenstroud.bsky.social · 04/02/2025Many thanks to @lawsocietygazette.bsky.social for publishing my article on access to justice: www.lawgazette.co.uk/commentary-a...lawgazette.co.ukJustice deniedLaw For Change was born out of frustration at the wretched state of public law enforcement in the UK. 021
Cllr Chloe Turner @minchchloe.bsky.social · 04/02/2025The beautiful Peace Doves in #Tewkesbury Abbey. 9000 paper doves, each decorated with messages of love and peace by local schools, community groups, and residents. Such a lovely reflective space 🕊️ www.tewkesburyabbey.org.uk/peace-doves-... 030
Reposted by Cllr Chloe TurnerGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 03/02/2025So now we have it. Rachel Reeves's claim that a third runway at Heathrow Airport would boost economic growth comes from a report commissioned by .... Heathrow Airport. Instead of acting in the national interest, she's channelling corporate lobbyists. www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comReeves’s Heathrow third runway report was commissioned by London airportThe chancellor is under fire after a study cited as evidence for expanding the terminal to boost the UK’s economic growth was ordered by Heathrow itself 981997755
Cllr Chloe Turner @minchchloe.bsky.social · 02/02/2025@adamhorowitz.bsky.social Little Metropolis at the @goodonpaper.bsky.social party last night, highlight of a great night #Stroud 🎶 ✨ 010
Cllr Chloe Turner @minchchloe.bsky.social · 01/02/2025Nice little biodiversity oases these green lampposts (plants and bird/insect boxes), just off Oxford St 010
Reposted by Cllr Chloe TurnerSteve Hyndside @stevehyndside.bsky.social · 30/01/2025Green polling average is higher & staying higher than anything I can remember. Our membership is higher than I can remember (close to 60,000), we just got our best ever General Election result and we've quadrupled our cllrs in the last 5 years. Now is the time join join.greenparty.org.ukjoin.greenparty.org.ukJoin the Green PartyJoin the Green Party from just £6 a year. Become a member today - join the only party with the policies needed to tackle the climate crisis. 03411
Cllr Chloe Turner @minchchloe.bsky.social · 29/01/2025I’d welcome support from local Labour friends and colleagues to push back against this terrible plan. This is surely not what you voted for? www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...independent.co.ukWatch Rachel Reeves' major speech as chancellor lays out Heathrow plansWatch as Rachel Reeves made a major speech on the economy on Wednesday (29 January), during which she pledged to “fight” for “growth” and said that Britain “can do so much better.” 141
Cllr Chloe Turner @minchchloe.bsky.social · 28/01/2025Heavy rain held off just long enough this pm for a really enjoyable couple of hours chatting to residents in Thrupp about their county council concerns. Lots of worries about local government reorg, the logic of which is a mystery to us all, but helpful to be able to talk through the practicalities. 120
Reposted by Cllr Chloe TurnerWorcester Green Party @worcestergreens.bsky.social · 25/01/2025Well said @carladenyer.bsky.social This government deliberately chose yesterday to prevent voting on a law that would have been pivotal in tackling the climate and biodiversity crises. Shameful. 034
Cllr Chloe Turner @minchchloe.bsky.social · 24/01/2025Failed by Labour 😞 So much work from so many into this Bill, from @carolinelucas.bsky.social who first brought it to Parliament, to the amazing @zero-hour.bsky.social team, @rozsavagemp.bsky.social for bringing it today, & everyone who’s done so much to champion it🌿 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukClimate and Nature Bill falls as MPs vote to end debate - BBC NewsThe proposed law would have compelled the UK to meet new legally binding targets on climate change. 150
Reposted by Cllr Chloe TurnerTom Scott @tom--scott.bsky.social · 22/01/2025The government is ousting the head of the Competition & Markets Authority on the grounds that the CMA is not "sufficiently focused on growth" (*not* its role). He's being replaced by a former boss of Amazon UK. Grim even by Keir Starmer's standards. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... 33321
Reposted by Cllr Chloe TurnerThe Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 22/01/2025The Government are planning to approve expansions in a desperate attempt to boost 'economic growth'. Four UK airport expansions including Heathrow would cancel out the carbon savings of Labour's clean energy plans in just five years. The Government must rethink. 513875
Reposted by Cllr Chloe TurnerClaire Sheppard @shinyshep.bsky.social · 20/01/2025When things seem a bit much,as they often do this century, I find making positive changes helps. Here’s a change you could make today, our voices are needed more than ever. join.greenparty.org.ukjoin.greenparty.org.ukJoin the Green PartyJoin the Green Party from just £6 a year. Become a member today - join the only party with the policies needed to tackle the climate crisis. 27944
Cllr Chloe Turner @minchchloe.bsky.social · 20/01/2025Great to discuss the #CANBill tonight with #Gloucestershire MPs, @zero-hour.bsky.social and a brilliant group of young people from across the county. God speed to @rozsavagemp.bsky.social and cross-party supporters in Parliament on Friday 🌿 0123
Reposted by Cllr Chloe TurnerSteve Hyndside @stevehyndside.bsky.social · 20/01/2025There is something in the simplicity from this Guardian politics summary… 182
Reposted by Cllr Chloe TurnerFishbourne Roman Palace @romanpalace.bsky.social · 20/01/2025For Blue Monday we can't think of anything more appropriate than this charming depiction of a man getting his face eaten off by a leopard. #MosaicMonday 189131883727
Reposted by Cllr Chloe TurnerWorcester Green Party @worcestergreens.bsky.social · 20/01/2025"The Green Party is clear – President Trump is a misogynist, a racist, a convicted criminal and, we believe, a fascist." The joint statement from our Co-leaders Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay can be found here: greenparty.org.uk/2025/01/20/s...greenparty.org.ukStatement ahead of President Trump's inauguration: "a dangerous turn toward right-wing populism" - Green PartyGreen Party Co-Leaders, Adrian Ramsay and Carla Denyer released a joint statement ahead of President Trump’s inauguration saying: “We must stand up for peace and democracy in what will be a dangerous... 0102
Reposted by Cllr Chloe TurnerCaroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 20/01/2025Lammy praises Trump’s “incredible grace & generosity” on #BBCR4today. His earlier verdict was more accurate (“dishonest, xenophobic”). A man who made “criminal efforts” to overturn 2020 election result, who will trash climate & nature & threaten minorities. Solidarity with all who feel fear today 83861216
Cllr Chloe Turner @minchchloe.bsky.social · 19/01/2025River & lakeside walk in the Cotswold Water Park this morning, Cetti’s warbler and treecreeper👌 010
Reposted by Cllr Chloe TurnerChris Baraniuk @chrisbaraniuk.com · 16/01/2025This is by far the most wonderful story I've read all week. I'll be linking to it in tomorrow's newsletter. I haven't seen it get too much attention so I'm sharing it here as well. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...theguardian.com‘Solar Mamas empower our people by giving them electricity’: the women lighting up ZanzibarWomen with little to no formal education trained to become solar technicians, transforming villages and tackling patriarchal norms 432046587
Reposted by Cllr Chloe TurnerJenny Jones @greenjennyjones.bsky.social · 15/01/2025Please sign. Please repost. 11195120
Reposted by Cllr Chloe TurnerCaroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 16/01/2025Vital reading for the government with its current obsession with growth at all costs (growth of what and for whom is never spelt out). A commitment to restore nature was conspicuous by its absence from PM’s Plan for Change, launched last month - that urgently needs to change 👇theguardian.comWindow to stop decline of England’s nature closing fast, watchdog saysOffice for Environmental Protection calls for urgent action after finding government is falling short on most targets 6376146
Reposted by Cllr Chloe TurnerCarla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 16/01/2025The conversation around the climate crisis isn’t to change or not to change – change is coming for us whether we’re ready or not. Time for leaders to take their heads out of the sand - we need to decarbonise, fast, and make our communities resilient. www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comEconomic growth could fall 50% over 20 years from climate shocks, say actuariesExclusive: Report by risk experts says previous assessments ignored severe effects of climate crisis 313856
Reposted by Cllr Chloe TurnerStephen Frost @sfrost.bsky.social · 16/01/2025Office for Environmental Protection review says of 43 environmental targets: 9 on track, 12 partially on track and 20 off track Says: “This gov must act urgently and decisively to catch up.… It has several legally-binding commitments only a few years away. The window of opportunity is closing fast”theoep.org.ukThis Government has the chance to get on track to meet legal environmental commitments – but the window of opportunity is closing fast warns OEP | Office for Environmental Protection 293
Cllr Chloe Turner @minchchloe.bsky.social · 15/01/2025Beautiful spooky sunset coming over the common on my bike earlier tonight 060
Cllr Chloe Turner @minchchloe.bsky.social · 15/01/2025Off to #Gloucester this morning to chair the Environment Scrutiny Committee at the county council, which today is a deep dive into Gloucestershire’s public transport system (and its shortcomings). Looking forward to pressing officers on what more GCC can do to improve matters on all things 🚊 🚌 🚈 071
Cllr Chloe Turner @minchchloe.bsky.social · 13/01/2025Alarmed by so many aspects of Labour’s rushed AI plans - opening up of our data to bad actors, job losses, bias in policy development (and the small matter of “unleashing” something with vastly more processing capacity the human brain…) www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.com‘Mainlined into UK’s veins’: Labour announces huge public rollout of AIPlans to make UK world leader in AI sector include opening access to NHS and other public data 010
Reposted by Cllr Chloe TurnerSteve Hyndside @stevehyndside.bsky.social · 10/01/2025Greens oppose plans to postpone (read cancel) the May 2025 elections in Gloucestershire stroud.greenparty.org.uk/news/2025/01...stroud.greenparty.org.ukGreens oppose ‘desperate and undemocratic’ plans to postpone Gloucestershire County Council electionsGloucestershire Greens say the Gloucestershire County Council elections in May must go ahead, for the sake of public trust in local democracy. 0289
Reposted by Cllr Chloe TurnerRobin Layfield (he/they) 💚 🌈 ✊🏽 @robinlayfield.bsky.social · 05/01/2025I love Love to Ride! 022
Cllr Chloe Turner @minchchloe.bsky.social · 04/01/2025Just signed up for Glos Toads on Roads for the first time, excited to meet the amphibians of #Chalford 🐸 Here’s the form if you’d like to do the same www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ee6...facebook.comRedirecting... 010
Cllr Chloe Turner @minchchloe.bsky.social · 04/01/2025No devolution of power in Labour’s plans to do away with the tier of local govt most people call “the council”, the reverse 😩 Services still needed, but delivered more remotely, with less accountability & community engagement. And in the process, huge cost, resource & recruitment challenges 🤯 000
Cllr Chloe Turner @minchchloe.bsky.social · 02/01/2025💡Digital tech is a huge help in my role as a councillor, but I’m increasingly conscious of my digital carbon footprint and looking to reduce it ✅Great tips here if you’d like to join me davidsuzuki.org/living-green... ✅And for small businesses, here: www.southoxon.gov.uk/wp-content/u...davidsuzuki.orgHow to reduce your digital carbon footprintEvery email, website visit and item streamed has an environmental cost. Tread lightly in the virtual and real world. Reduce your digital carbon footprint. 021
Reposted by Cllr Chloe TurnerMelissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · 01/01/2025Today marks the introduction of Zero Emission Zones (ZEZ) in major portions of 14 Dutch cities, including Rotterdam, Amsterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, Eindhoven and Delft—intended to decarbonize the logistics sector while increasing the attractiveness of urban areas and decreasing air/noise pollution.🧵 628272
Reposted by Cllr Chloe TurnerAndrew Bell @agreenbell.bsky.social · 01/01/2025"Stop fantasising about a decarbonised utopia and start acting on resilience-building strategies that can protect our communities and steward a path through the rising tide of trouble." Great piece by @rupertread.bsky.social on the need to refocus on adaptation. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comAt Extinction Rebellion, we aimed for UK net zero in 2025. That won't happen – so here’s what to do instead | Rupert ReadWith the climate crisis hitting Britain, we must build resilience at a local level by rewilding, saving water and fighting floods, says Rupert Read of Climate Majority 184