17 April 2025 / 17 April 2025 by Geoff Mason
Jeremy Clapham is our candidate for Tunbridge Wells South Division of Kent County Council (and also for Park Ward of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council) on 1st May. Here is his message to residents: ‘With the cost of living crisis, it’s not been an easy year for any of us and our bills are going up […]
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2 April 2025 / 3 April 2025 by Geoff Mason
This is our moment. With your help, we can make history by electing the first Green councillor from Tunbridge Wells to Kent County Council and Tunbridge Wells Borough Council! 🌱💚 On Saturday 12 April we’re holding a crucial Action Day—and we need you. We’ll be leafleting and canvassing in Tunbridge Wells South making sure every […]
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 […]
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 […]
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% […]
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.
25 July 2024 / 28 November 2024 by Geoff Mason
Climate change is an existential threat to human life, yet the UK government’s climate actions to date have been woefully inadequate. Tunbridge Wells Borough Council’s Climate Emergency Declaration in 2019 was a clear statement of intent but we need to see further action to back this up. Tunbridge Wells Climate Coalition was formed by Tunbridge […]
12 June 2024 / 12 June 2024 by Geoff Mason
The Green Party intends to make sure that local councils are properly funded so that will give everybody hope for a fairer Britain.
6 May 2024 / 12 June 2024 by Geoff Mason
Fantastic results locally in Kent and Sussex where there are now 10 Green Councillors in Maidstone and 9 in Hastings.
