Climate Change Climate Emergency Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
25 July 2024 / 25 July 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 […]
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General Election Manifesto Policies Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
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.
Local Elections Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
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.
Candidates Local Elections Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
19 April 2024 / 19 April 2024 by Geoff Mason
Helen Yeo, Rural Tunbridge Wells: ‘I was fortunate to move back to the area four years ago and I really appreciate how beautiful the landscape is and how important our local communities are. Having worked in the NHS for over a decade, I have seen how societal injustice has had a huge negative impact on […]
Penny Peerless, Pantiles: ‘I am a local mum and live in the Ramslye part of the Pantiles ward and have also been a Tunbridge Wells resident for over 20 years. I believe passionately in social justice and am a volunteer at the Hygiene Bank which is a grassroots, people-powered charity that distributes personal hygiene and […]
Campaigning Climate Change Local Elections Policies Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Jenny Fox ‘Having grown up in Tunbridge Wells and now living in beautiful Lamberhurst, I know what wonderful communities the local villages contain and their wellbeing must be maintained. I am keen to encourage an environment that works for both people and animals using resources in a sustainable and efficient way. As I work in […]
Mike Calvert ‘I have lived in Tunbridge Wells for over 20 years and work as a lawyer in London. We all know that climate change has to be addressed urgently. And we all know that not enough is being done. What we need from our politicians, local and national, is leadership and ambition. We can […]
8 April 2024 / 10 April 2024 by Geoff Mason
Your Green Party is standing in all 14 wards across Tunbridge Wells.
Climate Change Climate Emergency Local Elections Policies Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
17 March 2024 by Geoff Mason
Mike Calvert our Campaigns Manager writes about the climate emergency and how we urgently need Green solutions.
29 June 2023 / 29 June 2023 by Geoff Mason
During this period of wonderfully warm and dry weather, we at the Green Party thought it would be useful to mention some more reasons to be cheerful. Firstly, there were many Green gains across Kent and in adjoining areas in the local elections. In Tunbridge Wells we were pleased to stand in all seats for […]
30 April 2023 / 30 April 2023 by Geoff Mason
Geoff is a Parish Councillor for Goudhurst. He is leading projects locally to increase biodiversity and helps endangered swifts through the High Weald Swift Conservation Group. On May 4th, vote for hardworking councillors who will listen to you, find practical solutions and stand up for your community.
Local Elections Paddock Wood Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Trevor is a retired police sergeant, now working as a postie. Trevor is an elected Town Councillor in Paddock Wood. On May 4th, vote for hardworking councillors who will listen to you, find practical solutions and stand up for your community.
Lee is an academic and writer working in the arts who is passionate about gardening and protecting wildlife. On May 4th, vote for hardworking councillors who will listen to you, find practical solutions and stand up for your community.
Michael is a solicitor practising in London specialising in pensions law. Michael has a particular interest in promoting local and national policies to combat climate breakdown. On May 4th, vote for hardworking councillors who will listen to you, find practical solutions and stand up for your community.
Evelien is a retired teacher and translator and is a keen litter-picker. On May 4th, vote for hardworking councillors who will listen to you, find practical solutions and stand up for your community.
Adrian works as an advisor for the Royal Horticultural Society and also as an administrator for a gardening charity. He has a keen interest in ecology. On May 4th, vote for hardworking councillors who will listen to you, find practical solutions and stand up for your community.
Sue is a therapeutic musician and promotes well-being through singing groups. Sue is passionate about wildlife and campaigns to protect what is left of our green spaces. On May 4th, vote for hardworking councillors who will listen to you, find practical solutions and stand up for your community.
John is a retired engineering manager with an active interest in climate policy. On May 4th, vote for hardworking councillors who will listen to you, find practical solutions and stand up for your community.
Steph is a process and operations specialist and has a strong interest in marine conservation. On May 4th, vote for hardworking councillors who will listen to you, find practical solutions and stand up for your community.
David is a risk analyst for a high street bank with an interest in water recycling and renewable energy. On May 4th, vote for hardworking councillors who will listen to you, find practical solutions and stand up for your community.
Debs previously worked in main government, then local government. In recent years she has been hands-on with house restoration. Debs has a keen interest in conservation and local wildlife. On May 4th, vote for hardworking councillors who will listen to you, find practical solutions and stand up for your community.
Alasdair can usually be found on his bike either coaching, competing or cycling local routes. Alasdair wants to help the borough council make more sustainable decisions especially about local transport and housing. On May 4th, vote for hardworking councillors who will listen to you, find practical solutions and stand up for your community.
Penny is a local gardener, small business owner and mum to a primary aged daughter. Penny is passionate about protecting our planet for future generations. On May 4th, vote for hard working councillors who will listen to you, find practical solutions and stand up for your community.
Capel Climate Emergency Housing Local Elections Local Plan Tunbridge Wells Borough Council West Kent Radio
29 April 2023 / 29 April 2023 by Geoff Mason
Geoff Mason our Chair was interviewed by Martin Webber at West Kent Radio ahead of next Thursday’s Borough Elections. Here’s what he had to say. Martin: Voters in Tunbridge Wells go to the polls on Thursday 4th May. They will be electing one third of the Borough Council. I’m joined by Geoff Mason who is […]
