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Success for the Stoke Gifford Rail Depot
Written by Daniel Casey Tuesday, 07 February 2012
Last week, the South Gloucestershire Planning Committee granted permission for the new intercity (IEP) depot near Bristol Parkway Station.
Green Party Proposes Budget To End Council Cuts
Written by Graham Woodruff Wednesday, 01 February 2012
Bristol Green Party has today published an Alternative Budget Proposal which would avoid future cuts in council services. This would be achieved by a modest increase in Council Tax of 3.49%.
Such an increase would mean the surrender of a financial inducement offered by the Coalition Government in exchange for a freezing of Council Tax. The Greens believe that the acceptance of this 'bribe' is a false economy, exchanging a guaranteed income stream for a one off payment. The Government has indicated that this payment of £4.5m, equivalent to a 2.5% increase in Council Tax, will not be repeated.
By protecting Bristol's tax base, the council would be better able to determine its own longer-term strategy, instead of having its priorities dictated by Government sticks and carrots. The proposed increase would produce £1.8m in 2012/13, rising to £6.3m in 2013/14 and subsequent years.
Bristol's first steps to bring cheap clean energy
Written by Pete Goodwin Tuesday, 17 January 2012
Bristol City Council is taking a lead that could bring cheaper clean green energy nationwide and boost the renewables industryRead more: Bristol's first steps to bring cheap clean energy
The Greens and Direct Action
Written by Pete Goodwin Thursday, 12 January 2012
Meeting, 24th January, Central Friends Meeting House, 7.30pmGreen Councillors propose cheap clean energy scheme for all
Written by Pete Goodwin Wednesday, 11 January 2012
Bristol could kick-start a groundbreaking national initiative to bring down the price of green energy.
Read more: Green Councillors propose cheap clean energy scheme for all
PRESS RELEASE - Carry-on Campaigning!
Written by Daniel Casey Monday, 19 December 2011
27/10/11
Bristol’s two Green councillors have made a statement of their support for the Occupy Bristol camp on College Green.
PRESS RELEASE - Greens Continue the Pressure for Improved Rail in Bristol
Written by Daniel Casey Thursday, 15 December 2011
29/11/11
Having started on Saturday 26 November, Bristol Greens are active again campaigning for improved rail services. Specifically, to build on the success of the Severn Beach Line over the last 3 years, and provide a 40 minute service between Avonmouth & Parson Street from 0600 until Midnight, seven days a week. The focus of this action is to put pressure on Bristol City Council (BCC) to include subsidy for the improved cross-city service in the 2012/13 budget that is currently being drafted.
Read more: PRESS RELEASE - Greens Continue the Pressure for Improved Rail in Bristol
PRESS RELEASE - Bristol Greens Rally Around Costa Coffee Protest, Gloucester Road
Written by Daniel Casey Thursday, 15 December 2011
23/11/11
On Saturday afternoon, local Greens joined the protest outside the site of Costa Coffee at the bottom of Gloucester Road, which opened yesterday. The area is vibrant with small, independent businesses that are very popular with local inhabitants. Bristol City Council (BCC) has recognised this, and has legislated to protect the area from becoming awash with cafes and bars.
Read more: PRESS RELEASE - Bristol Greens Rally Around Costa Coffee Protest, Gloucester Road
PRESS RELEASE - Bristol Greens Oppose South Bristol Link Road in Favour of Decent Public Transport
Written by Daniel Casey Thursday, 15 December 2011
07/12/11
The Liberal Democrat controlled Bristol City Council (BCC) has made a huge mistake in the pursuit of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Schemes & the South Bristol Link Road (SBL). Local Greens are furious at the prospect of new road construction, especially as it will tarmac yet another piece of our rapidly dwindling countryside. BRT schemes have also shown themselves to be follies in places like Cambridge; having the benefits of neither conventional bus provision nor the dedicated routes & fast pace of railways. They are a cheap patch on an under-funded system.
Other Pages
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- Britain to Oppose EU Vote against Tar Sands Extraction
- "Not so fast..." says Green Party over BRT
- Telepathic Heights
- Growing calls for Stokes Croft Inquiry
- Green Councillors welcome Evening Post transport initiative
- Roots of a Riot
- Two Cheers for Rovers Stadium
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