As Kent faces severe weather from flooding to landslides, Green Party councillors are working hard to respond and mitigate climate change effects on local communities. With record rainfall and dangerous landslides threatening homes, public awareness and concern for the environment reach new heights.
Green Party councillors, Andrew Walters and Jenni Hawkins, along with residents and Hythe In Bloom, successfully convinced the county council to reverse its decision on removing the iconic hollyhocks on Church Hill in Hythe. The preserved blooms not only enhance the town's aesthetic appeal and attract summer visitors but also provide crucial support for local pollinators, marking a triumph for community advocacy and environmental conservation.
The Green district council leader, Cllr Jim Martin, has announced the removal of hoardings around the cancelled Princes Parade development, starting next month. The hoardings will be replaced with a wire mesh fence due to contamination risks, and a decision on the site's future will be made after public consultation later in the year.
Green Party candidate Malcolm Watkinson's proactive approach led to swift action on the neglected Sands Motel site in St Mary’s Bay. Responding to community concerns, he engaged administrators, prompting what he hopes will be urgent measures to address trespassing and vandalism.
Proactive Green Party candidate Malcolm Watkinson has taken immediate action to address security concerns at The Saltings development site in St Mary’s Bay ahead of the Romney Marsh by-election on February 22nd.
Council leader Jim Martin has asked councillors to postpone the transition to a committee system by one year, citing the need for additional time for preparation. The move towards a more democratic decision-making process, championed by Green, Labour, and Lib Dem councillors, is set to proceed, reflecting residents' support for the change.
Shepway Green Party has announced long-time local resident and business owner Malcolm Watkinson as its candidate for February’s Romney Marsh by-election, when it looks to continue a run of success that last year saw it gain control of Folkestone & Hythe District Council (FHDC).
Shepway Green Party stands ready to contest the election following the resignation of a Conservative councillor on Romney Marsh. More people put their faith in Green candidates than any other candidate in the last local elections and we've been running the council ever since...
Council agrees to support clean energy in Folkestone & Hythe in a move which positions the council as advocates for a flexible approach, considering emerging technologies as they prove viable.
Hythe Town Council gathered for an important meeting on Monday night, where members voted to formally oppose a proposed development that seeks to construct four holiday lodges, complete with associated parking and infrastructure. The contentious site is located on a patch of open space and woodland adjacent to Spanton Crescent in the town’s North Ward.