27 March 2025 / 27 March 2025 by Geoff Mason
We’re delighted to confirm our candidates for the Kent County Council Elections as follows: Tunbridge Wells North – Maria Gavin Tunbridge Wells South – Jeremy Clapham Tunbridge Wells East – Kate Sergeant Tunbridge Wells West – Stephanie Gandon Tunbridge Wells Rural – Alasdair Fraser Cranbrook – Helen Yeo In addition, by-elections have been triggered in […]
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23 March 2025 by Geoff Mason
Following the resignation of two borough councillors, by-elections have been triggered in Tunbridge Wells in Park and St John’s wards. These elections will take place on Thursday, 1 May 2025, presenting a crucial opportunity for us to get our first Green councillor elected to Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. We are looking for passionate and committed candidates […]
25 February 2025 by Geoff Mason
This Saturday, 1 March, we’re hitting the streets for our Action Day, and we need your help! With the KCC elections fast approaching, we’re stepping up our campaign to get Jeremy Clapham elected—but we can’t do it without you. We’ll be leafleting and canvassing, spreading the word about why a Green voice on the council […]
23 February 2025 / 25 February 2025 by Geoff Mason
In a significant win for public transport, Kent County Council (KCC) has secured a £23 million government grant to support bus services across the county. The funding, part of the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP), will help shore up existing routes and potentially restore services that were recently axed. The announcement was met with widespread […]
17 February 2025 / 25 February 2025 by Geoff Mason
The cost of renting and buying a home in Kent is rising at an alarming rate, placing immense pressure on young working adults and families, particularly those relying on a single income. The latest data reveals the scale of the crisis: Sevenoaks now has the highest rental costs in Kent, with average rents consuming 59% […]
16 February 2025 / 16 February 2025 by Geoff Mason
Now it’s been confirmed that the elections for Kent County Council are definitely happening, we’ll be out campaigning and spreading our message that a Green vote is a vote for real hope and real change. We want to increase the number of Green councillors on KCC and most importantly, get our first Green councillor for […]
5 February 2025 / 5 February 2025 by Geoff Mason
A summary of the White Paper The English Devolution White Paper sets out a new framework aiming to redefine the relationship between local and central government in England. It proposes a more integrated and expansive approach to devolved governance, emphasising the creation of Mayoral Strategic Authorities and the reorganisation of local government structures. The government […]
12 January 2025 / 14 January 2025 by Geoff Mason
Tunbridge Wells Green Party is shocked that KCC has voted to cancel the next election.
8 January 2025 by Geoff Mason
In view of the bad weather forecast this afternoon with possible heavy snow, we’ve taken the decision to move our AGM online. Members wishing to attend please email geoff.mason@greenparty.tunbridgewells.org.uk and we’ll send you a link.
4 December 2024 / 4 December 2024 by Geoff Mason
Tunbridge Wells Green Party is looking for committed individuals to stand as candidates in the Kent County Council elections in May 2025