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| Green Councillor on London climate march | ||||||||
| Greens to welcome Low Carbon Lifestyle TourGreens to welcome Low Carbon Lifestyle Tour | ||||||||
| Government Renewables Grants inadequate, say GreensGovernment Renewables Grants inadequate, say GreensGovernment Renewables Grants inadequate, say Greens | ||||||||
| Dreaming of a Green ChristmasDreaming of a Green ChristmasDreaming of a Green ChristmasDreaming of a Green Christmas | ||||||||
| Budget Proposals Leave Council Looking Inadequate, say GreensBudget Proposals Leave Council Looking Inadequate, say GreensBudget Proposals Leave Council Looking Inadequate, say GreensBudget Proposals Leave Council Looking Inadequate, say GreensBudget Proposals Leave Council Looking Inadequate, say Greens | ||||||||
| Concern at rising property pricesConcern at rising property pricesConcern at rising property pricesConcern at rising property pricesConcern at rising property pricesConcern at rising property prices | ||||||||
| Green Councillor to chair Task GroupGreen Councillor to chair Task GroupGreen Councillor to chair Task GroupGreen Councillor to chair Task GroupGreen Councillor to chair Task GroupGreen Councillor to chair Task GroupGreen Councillor to chair Task Group | ||||||||
| Greens highlight concerns about empty propertyGreens highlight concerns about empty propertyGreens highlight concerns about empty propertyGreens highlight concerns about empty propertyGreens highlight concerns about empty propertyGreens highlight concerns about empty propertyGreens highlight concerns about empty propertyGreens highlight concerns about empty property | ||||||||
| Councillor urges Scarborough Residents to Save EnergyCouncillor urges Scarborough Residents to Save EnergyCouncillor urges Scarborough Residents to Save EnergyCouncillor urges Scarborough Residents to Save EnergyCouncillor urges Scarborough Residents to Save EnergyCouncillor urges Scarborough Residents to Save EnergyCouncillor urges Scarborough Residents to Save EnergyCouncillor urges Scarborough Residents to Save EnergyCouncillor urges Scarborough Residents to Save Energy | ||||||||
| Call for more environmental officersCall for more environmental officersCall for more environmental officersCall for more environmental officersCall for more environmental officersCall for more environmental officersCall for more environmental officersCall for more environmental officersCall for more environmental officersCall for more environmental officers | ||||||||
| Greens plan to build on their success in Stepney WardGreens plan to build on their success in Stepney WardGreens plan to build on their success in Stepney WardGreens plan to build on their success in Stepney WardGreens plan to build on their success in Stepney WardGreens plan to build on their success in Stepney WardGreens plan to build on their success in Stepney WardGreens plan to build on their success in Stepney WardGreens plan to build on their success in Stepney WardGreens plan to build on their success in Stepney Ward | ||||||||
| No new airports!No new airports!No new airports!No new airports!No new airports!No new airports!No new airports!No new airports!No new airports!No new airports! | ||||||||
| Greens support Stop Climate Chaos campaignGreens support Stop Climate Chaos campaignGreens support Stop Climate Chaos campaignGreens support Stop Climate Chaos campaignGreens support Stop Climate Chaos campaignGreens support Stop Climate Chaos campaignGreens support Stop Climate Chaos campaignGreens support Stop Climate Chaos campaignGreens support Stop Climate Chaos campaignGreens support Stop Climate Chaos campaign | ||||||||
| Greens pleased with conference responseGreens pleased with conference responseGreens pleased with conference responseGreens pleased with conference responseGreens pleased with conference responseGreens pleased with conference responseGreens pleased with conference responseGreens pleased with conference responseGreens pleased with conference responseGreens pleased with conference response | ||||||||
| New councillor at Climate Change stallNew councillor at Climate Change stallNew councillor at Climate Change stallNew councillor at Climate Change stallNew councillor at Climate Change stallNew councillor at Climate Change stallNew councillor at Climate Change stallNew councillor at Climate Change stallNew councillor at Climate Change stallNew councillor at Climate Change stall | ||||||||
| Concern at breakdown in local NHS dental careConcern at breakdown in local NHS dental careConcern at breakdown in local NHS dental careConcern at breakdown in local NHS dental careConcern at breakdown in local NHS dental careConcern at breakdown in local NHS dental careConcern at breakdown in local NHS dental careConcern at breakdown in local NHS dental careConcern at breakdown in local NHS dental careConcern at breakdown in local NHS dental care | ||||||||
| Public Meeting - "Energy Beyond Oil"Public Meeting - "Energy Beyond Oil"Public Meeting - "Energy Beyond Oil"Public Meeting - "Energy Beyond Oil"Public Meeting - "Energy Beyond Oil"Public Meeting - "Energy Beyond Oil"Public Meeting - "Energy Beyond Oil"Public Meeting - "Energy Beyond Oil"Public Meeting - "Energy Beyond Oil"Public Meeting - "Energy Beyond Oil" | ||||||||
| MPs asked to support sustainable energyMPs asked to support sustainable energyMPs asked to support sustainable energyMPs asked to support sustainable energyMPs asked to support sustainable energyMPs asked to support sustainable energyMPs asked to support sustainable energyMPs asked to support sustainable energyMPs asked to support sustainable energyMPs asked to support sustainable energy | ||||||||
| Greens at Climate MarchGreens at Climate MarchGreens at Climate MarchGreens at Climate MarchGreens at Climate MarchGreens at Climate MarchGreens at Climate MarchGreens at Climate MarchGreens at Climate MarchGreens at Climate March | ||||||||
| Blair risking catastropheBlair risking catastropheBlair risking catastropheBlair risking catastropheBlair risking catastropheBlair risking catastropheBlair risking catastropheBlair risking catastropheBlair risking catastropheBlair risking catastrophe | ||||||||
| Sustainable features suggested for buildingSustainable features suggested for buildingSustainable features suggested for buildingSustainable features suggested for buildingSustainable features suggested for buildingSustainable features suggested for buildingSustainable features suggested for buildingSustainable features suggested for buildingSustainable features suggested for buildingSustainable features suggested for building | ||||||||
| Different response to fuel crisis neededDifferent response to fuel crisis neededDifferent response to fuel crisis neededDifferent response to fuel crisis neededDifferent response to fuel crisis neededDifferent response to fuel crisis neededDifferent response to fuel crisis neededDifferent response to fuel crisis neededDifferent response to fuel crisis neededDifferent response to fuel crisis needed | ||||||||
| Party Conference to be in ScarboroughParty Conference to be in ScarboroughParty Conference to be in ScarboroughParty Conference to be in ScarboroughParty Conference to be in ScarboroughParty Conference to be in ScarboroughParty Conference to be in ScarboroughParty Conference to be in ScarboroughParty Conference to be in ScarboroughParty Conference to be in Scarborough | ||||||||
| Make Poverty HistoryMake Poverty HistoryMake Poverty HistoryMake Poverty HistoryMake Poverty HistoryMake Poverty HistoryMake Poverty HistoryMake Poverty HistoryMake Poverty HistoryMake Poverty History | ||||||||
| Welcome for French 'Non'Welcome for French 'Non'Welcome for French 'Non'Welcome for French 'Non'Welcome for French 'Non'Welcome for French 'Non'Welcome for French 'Non'Welcome for French 'Non'Welcome for French 'Non'Welcome for French 'Non' | ||||||||
| Greens join call for Proportional RepresentationGreens join call for Proportional RepresentationGreens join call for Proportional RepresentationGreens join call for Proportional RepresentationGreens join call for Proportional RepresentationGreens join call for Proportional RepresentationGreens join call for Proportional RepresentationGreens join call for Proportional RepresentationGreens join call for Proportional RepresentationGreens join call for Proportional Representation | ||||||||
| Climate change stallClimate change stallClimate change stallClimate change stallClimate change stallClimate change stallClimate change stallClimate change stallClimate change stallClimate change stall | ||||||||
| Greens support safety campaignGreens support safety campaignGreens support safety campaignGreens support safety campaignGreens support safety campaignGreens support safety campaignGreens support safety campaignGreens support safety campaignGreens support safety campaignGreens support safety campaign | ||||||||
| Welcome for WI environment motionWelcome for WI environment motionWelcome for WI environment motionWelcome for WI environment motionWelcome for WI environment motionWelcome for WI environment motionWelcome for WI environment motionWelcome for WI environment motionWelcome for WI environment motionWelcome for WI environment motion | ||||||||
| Greens slam Labour over Brown's war admissionGreens slam Labour over Brown's war admissionGreens slam Labour over Brown's war admissionGreens slam Labour over Brown's war admissionGreens slam Labour over Brown's war admissionGreens slam Labour over Brown's war admissionGreens slam Labour over Brown's war admissionGreens slam Labour over Brown's war admissionGreens slam Labour over Brown's war admissionGreens slam Labour over Brown's war admission | ||||||||
| Plane hypocrisyPlane hypocrisyPlane hypocrisyPlane hypocrisyPlane hypocrisyPlane hypocrisyPlane hypocrisyPlane hypocrisyPlane hypocrisyPlane hypocrisy | ||||||||
| Stall highlights climate changeStall highlights climate changeStall highlights climate changeStall highlights climate changeStall highlights climate changeStall highlights climate changeStall highlights climate changeStall highlights climate changeStall highlights climate changeStall highlights climate change | ||||||||
| Leafleting lunchLeafleting lunchLeafleting lunchLeafleting lunchLeafleting lunchLeafleting lunchLeafleting lunchLeafleting lunchLeafleting lunchLeafleting lunch | ||||||||
| National role for local candidateNational role for local candidateNational role for local candidateNational role for local candidateNational role for local candidateNational role for local candidateNational role for local candidateNational role for local candidateNational role for local candidateNational role for local candidate | ||||||||
| Record number of local Green Party candidatesRecord number of local Green Party candidatesRecord number of local Green Party candidatesRecord number of local Green Party candidatesRecord number of local Green Party candidatesRecord number of local Green Party candidatesRecord number of local Green Party candidatesRecord number of local Green Party candidatesRecord number of local Green Party candidatesRecord number of local Green Party candidates | ||||||||
| Plastic bags sent back to shopsPlastic bags sent back to shopsPlastic bags sent back to shopsPlastic bags sent back to shopsPlastic bags sent back to shopsPlastic bags sent back to shopsPlastic bags sent back to shopsPlastic bags sent back to shopsPlastic bags sent back to shopsPlastic bags sent back to shops | ||||||||
| Green support for animal fund-raiserGreen support for animal fund-raiserGreen support for animal fund-raiserGreen support for animal fund-raiserGreen support for animal fund-raiserGreen support for animal fund-raiserGreen support for animal fund-raiserGreen support for animal fund-raiserGreen support for animal fund-raiserGreen support for animal fund-raiser | ||||||||
| Green candidate chosen for Stepney ward by-electionGreen candidate chosen for Stepney ward by-electionGreen candidate chosen for Stepney ward by-electionGreen candidate chosen for Stepney ward by-electionGreen candidate chosen for Stepney ward by-electionGreen candidate chosen for Stepney ward by-electionGreen candidate chosen for Stepney ward by-electionGreen candidate chosen for Stepney ward by-electionGreen candidate chosen for Stepney ward by-electionGreen candidate chosen for Stepney ward by-election | ||||||||
| Greens welcome renewable energy targetsGreens welcome renewable energy targetsGreens welcome renewable energy targetsGreens welcome renewable energy targetsGreens welcome renewable energy targetsGreens welcome renewable energy targetsGreens welcome renewable energy targetsGreens welcome renewable energy targetsGreens welcome renewable energy targetsGreens welcome renewable energy targets | ||||||||
| Greens slam anti-terror lawsGreens slam anti-terror lawsGreens slam anti-terror lawsGreens slam anti-terror lawsGreens slam anti-terror lawsGreens slam anti-terror lawsGreens slam anti-terror lawsGreens slam anti-terror lawsGreens slam anti-terror lawsGreens slam anti-terror laws | ||||||||
| Greens welcome blue recycling binsGreens welcome blue recycling binsGreens welcome blue recycling binsGreens welcome blue recycling binsGreens welcome blue recycling binsGreens welcome blue recycling binsGreens welcome blue recycling binsGreens welcome blue recycling binsGreens welcome blue recycling binsGreens welcome blue recycling bins | ||||||||
| Support for Credit UnionsSupport for Credit UnionsSupport for Credit UnionsSupport for Credit UnionsSupport for Credit UnionsSupport for Credit UnionsSupport for Credit UnionsSupport for Credit UnionsSupport for Credit UnionsSupport for Credit Unions | ||||||||
| New report on climate change warns of catastropheNew report on climate change warns of catastropheNew report on climate change warns of catastropheNew report on climate change warns of catastropheNew report on climate change warns of catastropheNew report on climate change warns of catastropheNew report on climate change warns of catastropheNew report on climate change warns of catastropheNew report on climate change warns of catastropheNew report on climate change warns of catastrophe | ||||||||
Green Councillor on London climate march |
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11th December 2007 Green Councillor Dilys Cluer and other local activists were among thousands of demonstrators in London who marched to a rally opposite the American Embassy in Grosvenor Square to highlight the issue of climate change. Councillor Cluer who represents Stepney Ward said: “Climate Change is the single most important issue affecting us today, if our politicians don’t act now and change the way in which we live, we will as a race continue along the well-worn grooves that will consign ourselves - and the planet - to history. The urgency of the situation demands action from everyone - individuals, local and national governments as well as an effective and binding international agreement." The protest march and rally attracted wide spread media interest and was one of many taking place across the world to mark the UN Climate talks in Bali. Speakers in London included Green Party MEP Caroline Lucas and Liberal Democrat leadership contender Chris Huhne. Councillor Cluer went on to say she was pleased to see many other concerned people at the rally who had made the journey from Scarborough and surrounding areas: “The sense that there is a mass movement is becoming more apparent. Factors such as the recent adverse weather and flooding particularly in Yorkshire have made more and more people aware of the impending perils of climate change leading them to demonstrate in this way” Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Whitby & Ryedale Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA | ||||||||
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Greens to welcome Low Carbon Lifestyle TourGreens to welcome Low Carbon Lifestyle Tour |
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Mukti Mitchell sails into town The Green party today announced it would be on hand to welcome sailor Mukti Mitchell to the town when he sails in to the harbour on Saturday July 14th. Mr Mitchell who lives in Devon is currently sailing around the British Isles in his zero emission micro yacht to promote low carbon lifestyles with a tour that includes stops at Edinburgh, Newcastle, London and now Scarborough. Green Councillors Jonathan Dixon and Dilys Cluer who represent Stepney Ward will be on hand to greet him as he arrives and in the afternoon there will be a free presentation at Scarborough Library starting at 2.30pm in which he will explain his mission and highlight the many ways people can reduce their carbon footprint. Copies of his recent guide to low carbon lifestyles will also be available to buy. As Mukti is keen to point out to people on this tour, “A lot of the best things in life are low-carbon by nature – exercise and socialising are good examples – and the really good bit is that low-carbon activities save money and make you feel good” Local Green Party spokesperson Jason Mullen, commenting on the visit, said: “We are delighted that Mukti has chosen Scarborough as one of his destinations in an ambitious and busy schedule. With global warming and the negative effects mankind can make on the planet very much on people’s minds at the moment this tour is designed to promote what we as individuals can do to reduce our own carbon footprint. Mukti Mitchell has a wide body of high profile support in this venture including HRH The Prince of Wales, David Cameron, Jonathan Dimbleby and Jonathan Porritt to name but a few. His visit to Scarborough should not be missed by anyone who cares for the future of our world.” For further information on Mukti Mitchell and his tour visit www.lowcarbonlifestyle.org Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA Mukti Mitchell sails into town The Green party today announced it would be on hand to welcome sailor Mukti Mitchell to the town when he sails in to the harbour on Saturday July 14th. Mr Mitchell who lives in Devon is currently sailing around the British Isles in his zero emission micro yacht to promote low carbon lifestyles with a tour that includes stops at Edinburgh, Newcastle, London and now Scarborough. Green Councillors Jonathan Dixon and Dilys Cluer who represent Stepney Ward will be on hand to greet him as he arrives and in the afternoon there will be a free presentation at Scarborough Library starting at 2.30pm in which he will explain his mission and highlight the many ways people can reduce their carbon footprint. Copies of his recent guide to low carbon lifestyles will also be available to buy. As Mukti is keen to point out to people on this tour, “A lot of the best things in life are low-carbon by nature – exercise and socialising are good examples – and the really good bit is that low-carbon activities save money and make you feel good” Local Green Party spokesperson Jason Mullen, commenting on the visit, said: “We are delighted that Mukti has chosen Scarborough as one of his destinations in an ambitious and busy schedule. With global warming and the negative effects mankind can make on the planet very much on people’s minds at the moment this tour is designed to promote what we as individuals can do to reduce our own carbon footprint. Mukti Mitchell has a wide body of high profile support in this venture including HRH The Prince of Wales, David Cameron, Jonathan Dimbleby and Jonathan Porritt to name but a few. His visit to Scarborough should not be missed by anyone who cares for the future of our world.” For further information on Mukti Mitchell and his tour visit www.lowcarbonlifestyle.org Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA | ||||||||
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Government Renewables Grants inadequate, say GreensGovernment Renewables Grants inadequate, say GreensGovernment Renewables Grants inadequate, say Greens |
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The Green Party have branded a Government grant scheme for households wanting to install micro-generation renewable energy systems as 'totally inadequate', after the latest batch of funds ran out within hours of becoming available. Funding is available through the Government's Low Carbon Buildings Programme, which has a monthly limit to the amount of funds it releases. But February's fund for household grants was fully allocated by midday on February 1st - less than 12 hours into the month. People wishing to apply for grants now have to wait until next month before applications can be made for the March funding. "The Government have clearly totally underestimated the potential demand for this funding," said Jonathan Dixon, Green Party Councillor for Stepney Ward in Scarborough. "When the clamour for grant funding starts resembling that for cup final tickets, it's a sign that the size of the funding is derisory. Perhaps they were hoping nobody would bother?" Climate change is a growing concern amongst the public, following the recent publication of the Stern Report. The latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, published this month, gave a stark warning that action needs to be dramatically stepped up. "Householders are increasingly realising that they can take action to help prevent climate change, as well as reduce their own fuel bills, by installing wind turbines and solar panels," continued Cllr. Dixon. "We're seeing the number of applications for such systems in Scarborough gradually increasing, and major firms like B&Q are obviously now seeing the market potential. These schemes deserve encouragement through grants, but an inadequate monthly 'cap' on the funding like this can only leave people unsure of where they stand." "For funding to dry up within hours of becoming available is a farce. I only hope that it doesn't prompt thousands of householders to give up on their plans for investing in clean, renewable energy for their homes." NOTES The Low Carbon Buildings Programme is the Government's headline programme for supporting the uptake of domestic microrenewables. It was launched in April 2006, with funding expected to run out in June 2008. http://www.lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk/home/ The DTI introduced a monthly allocation cap of £500,000 for householders wishing to apply for capital grants to install micro-generation in December 2006. In previous months funds have run out on 20th December and January 12th. The Low Carbon Buildings Programme promised £80m over 3 years to support the installation of renewable energy technology, but only £6.5m of this was for householder grants. This represented a cut in funding compared with the Clear Skies/Major PV Demonstration programmes, which the LCBP replaced. Clear Skies alone provided £6.6m per year to households. Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Whitby and Ryedale Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA The Green Party have branded a Government grant scheme for households wanting to install micro-generation renewable energy systems as 'totally inadequate', after the latest batch of funds ran out within hours of becoming available. Funding is available through the Government's Low Carbon Buildings Programme, which has a monthly limit to the amount of funds it releases. But February's fund for household grants was fully allocated by midday on February 1st - less than 12 hours into the month. People wishing to apply for grants now have to wait until next month before applications can be made for the March funding. "The Government have clearly totally underestimated the potential demand for this funding," said Jonathan Dixon, Green Party Councillor for Stepney Ward in Scarborough. "When the clamour for grant funding starts resembling that for cup final tickets, it's a sign that the size of the funding is derisory. Perhaps they were hoping nobody would bother?" Climate change is a growing concern amongst the public, following the recent publication of the Stern Report. The latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, published this month, gave a stark warning that action needs to be dramatically stepped up. "Householders are increasingly realising that they can take action to help prevent climate change, as well as reduce their own fuel bills, by installing wind turbines and solar panels," continued Cllr. Dixon. "We're seeing the number of applications for such systems in Scarborough gradually increasing, and major firms like B&Q are obviously now seeing the market potential. These schemes deserve encouragement through grants, but an inadequate monthly 'cap' on the funding like this can only leave people unsure of where they stand." "For funding to dry up within hours of becoming available is a farce. I only hope that it doesn't prompt thousands of householders to give up on their plans for investing in clean, renewable energy for their homes." NOTES The Low Carbon Buildings Programme is the Government's headline programme for supporting the uptake of domestic microrenewables. It was launched in April 2006, with funding expected to run out in June 2008. http://www.lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk/home/ The DTI introduced a monthly allocation cap of £500,000 for householders wishing to apply for capital grants to install micro-generation in December 2006. In previous months funds have run out on 20th December and January 12th. The Low Carbon Buildings Programme promised £80m over 3 years to support the installation of renewable energy technology, but only £6.5m of this was for householder grants. This represented a cut in funding compared with the Clear Skies/Major PV Demonstration programmes, which the LCBP replaced. Clear Skies alone provided £6.6m per year to households. Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Whitby and Ryedale Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA The Green Party have branded a Government grant scheme for households wanting to install micro-generation renewable energy systems as 'totally inadequate', after the latest batch of funds ran out within hours of becoming available. Funding is available through the Government's Low Carbon Buildings Programme, which has a monthly limit to the amount of funds it releases. But February's fund for household grants was fully allocated by midday on February 1st - less than 12 hours into the month. People wishing to apply for grants now have to wait until next month before applications can be made for the March funding. "The Government have clearly totally underestimated the potential demand for this funding," said Jonathan Dixon, Green Party Councillor for Stepney Ward in Scarborough. "When the clamour for grant funding starts resembling that for cup final tickets, it's a sign that the size of the funding is derisory. Perhaps they were hoping nobody would bother?" Climate change is a growing concern amongst the public, following the recent publication of the Stern Report. The latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, published this month, gave a stark warning that action needs to be dramatically stepped up. "Householders are increasingly realising that they can take action to help prevent climate change, as well as reduce their own fuel bills, by installing wind turbines and solar panels," continued Cllr. Dixon. "We're seeing the number of applications for such systems in Scarborough gradually increasing, and major firms like B&Q are obviously now seeing the market potential. These schemes deserve encouragement through grants, but an inadequate monthly 'cap' on the funding like this can only leave people unsure of where they stand." "For funding to dry up within hours of becoming available is a farce. I only hope that it doesn't prompt thousands of householders to give up on their plans for investing in clean, renewable energy for their homes." NOTES The Low Carbon Buildings Programme is the Government's headline programme for supporting the uptake of domestic microrenewables. It was launched in April 2006, with funding expected to run out in June 2008. http://www.lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk/home/ The DTI introduced a monthly allocation cap of £500,000 for householders wishing to apply for capital grants to install micro-generation in December 2006. In previous months funds have run out on 20th December and January 12th. The Low Carbon Buildings Programme promised £80m over 3 years to support the installation of renewable energy technology, but only £6.5m of this was for householder grants. This represented a cut in funding compared with the Clear Skies/Major PV Demonstration programmes, which the LCBP replaced. Clear Skies alone provided £6.6m per year to households. Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Whitby and Ryedale Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA | ||||||||
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Dreaming of a Green ChristmasDreaming of a Green ChristmasDreaming of a Green ChristmasDreaming of a Green Christmas |
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19th December 2006 Scarborough Green Party whilst wishing everyone a peaceful Christmas have today issued a plea to make it a Greener Christmas as well. Local Press officer Jason Mullen said, “Everyone knows that turkeys can't fly very far, so you might be surprised to learn that your Christmas dinner may have travelled a staggering 30,000 miles before it gets to your table. From European fowl and African vegetables to Australian wine and American cranberry sauce, the ingredients of the traditional yuletide meal can notch up enough air miles to circumnavigate the globe which is worrying for the growing numbers of people who want to prevent climate change.” However Mr Mullen did go on to assure people, "There is no need to turn into Scrooge in order to help save the planet at Christmas time. Just by shopping at markets and local shops, watching our waste and reining in our spending we can enjoy a very Merry Christmas without sacrificing our Happy New Year.” Offering his own suggestions Local Green Party councillor Jonathan Dixon who represents Stepney Ward said: “ With all the money being spent at this time of year, it is an ideal opportunity to take the opportunity to support your local community and help cut down on those all-important 'food miles' – for instance why buy beans from Zimbabwe when great British produce is available on our doorstep? By eating locally grown food we not only enjoy fresher, tastier food but we can spread Christmas cheer by supporting our local economies - and cutting out some of the greenhouse gas emissions produced by the aviation industry”. And on the subject of Christmas waste Councillor Dixon had these final suggestions: ”When you go shopping, cut down on yet more waste by taking your own shopping bags with you. All those vegetables that go into the roast don't need to come in plastic packaging - buy loose instead and avoid unnecessary packaging. And when Christmas is over recycle your Christmas Cards, you will find some shops offer this service and by doing so you can help reduce the, 200,000 trees that are cut down each year to supply the UK's 1.7 billion Christmas card industry.” Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Whitby & Ryedale Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 19th December 2006 Scarborough Green Party whilst wishing everyone a peaceful Christmas have today issued a plea to make it a Greener Christmas as well. Local Press officer Jason Mullen said, “Everyone knows that turkeys can't fly very far, so you might be surprised to learn that your Christmas dinner may have travelled a staggering 30,000 miles before it gets to your table. From European fowl and African vegetables to Australian wine and American cranberry sauce, the ingredients of the traditional yuletide meal can notch up enough air miles to circumnavigate the globe which is worrying for the growing numbers of people who want to prevent climate change.” However Mr Mullen did go on to assure people, "There is no need to turn into Scrooge in order to help save the planet at Christmas time. Just by shopping at markets and local shops, watching our waste and reining in our spending we can enjoy a very Merry Christmas without sacrificing our Happy New Year.” Offering his own suggestions Local Green Party councillor Jonathan Dixon who represents Stepney Ward said: “ With all the money being spent at this time of year, it is an ideal opportunity to take the opportunity to support your local community and help cut down on those all-important 'food miles' – for instance why buy beans from Zimbabwe when great British produce is available on our doorstep? By eating locally grown food we not only enjoy fresher, tastier food but we can spread Christmas cheer by supporting our local economies - and cutting out some of the greenhouse gas emissions produced by the aviation industry”. And on the subject of Christmas waste Councillor Dixon had these final suggestions: ”When you go shopping, cut down on yet more waste by taking your own shopping bags with you. All those vegetables that go into the roast don't need to come in plastic packaging - buy loose instead and avoid unnecessary packaging. And when Christmas is over recycle your Christmas Cards, you will find some shops offer this service and by doing so you can help reduce the, 200,000 trees that are cut down each year to supply the UK's 1.7 billion Christmas card industry.” Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Whitby & Ryedale Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 19th December 2006 Scarborough Green Party whilst wishing everyone a peaceful Christmas have today issued a plea to make it a Greener Christmas as well. Local Press officer Jason Mullen said, “Everyone knows that turkeys can't fly very far, so you might be surprised to learn that your Christmas dinner may have travelled a staggering 30,000 miles before it gets to your table. From European fowl and African vegetables to Australian wine and American cranberry sauce, the ingredients of the traditional yuletide meal can notch up enough air miles to circumnavigate the globe which is worrying for the growing numbers of people who want to prevent climate change.” However Mr Mullen did go on to assure people, "There is no need to turn into Scrooge in order to help save the planet at Christmas time. Just by shopping at markets and local shops, watching our waste and reining in our spending we can enjoy a very Merry Christmas without sacrificing our Happy New Year.” Offering his own suggestions Local Green Party councillor Jonathan Dixon who represents Stepney Ward said: “ With all the money being spent at this time of year, it is an ideal opportunity to take the opportunity to support your local community and help cut down on those all-important 'food miles' – for instance why buy beans from Zimbabwe when great British produce is available on our doorstep? By eating locally grown food we not only enjoy fresher, tastier food but we can spread Christmas cheer by supporting our local economies - and cutting out some of the greenhouse gas emissions produced by the aviation industry”. And on the subject of Christmas waste Councillor Dixon had these final suggestions: ”When you go shopping, cut down on yet more waste by taking your own shopping bags with you. All those vegetables that go into the roast don't need to come in plastic packaging - buy loose instead and avoid unnecessary packaging. And when Christmas is over recycle your Christmas Cards, you will find some shops offer this service and by doing so you can help reduce the, 200,000 trees that are cut down each year to supply the UK's 1.7 billion Christmas card industry.” Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Whitby & Ryedale Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 19th December 2006 Scarborough Green Party whilst wishing everyone a peaceful Christmas have today issued a plea to make it a Greener Christmas as well. Local Press officer Jason Mullen said, “Everyone knows that turkeys can't fly very far, so you might be surprised to learn that your Christmas dinner may have travelled a staggering 30,000 miles before it gets to your table. From European fowl and African vegetables to Australian wine and American cranberry sauce, the ingredients of the traditional yuletide meal can notch up enough air miles to circumnavigate the globe which is worrying for the growing numbers of people who want to prevent climate change.” However Mr Mullen did go on to assure people, "There is no need to turn into Scrooge in order to help save the planet at Christmas time. Just by shopping at markets and local shops, watching our waste and reining in our spending we can enjoy a very Merry Christmas without sacrificing our Happy New Year.” Offering his own suggestions Local Green Party councillor Jonathan Dixon who represents Stepney Ward said: “ With all the money being spent at this time of year, it is an ideal opportunity to take the opportunity to support your local community and help cut down on those all-important 'food miles' – for instance why buy beans from Zimbabwe when great British produce is available on our doorstep? By eating locally grown food we not only enjoy fresher, tastier food but we can spread Christmas cheer by supporting our local economies - and cutting out some of the greenhouse gas emissions produced by the aviation industry”. And on the subject of Christmas waste Councillor Dixon had these final suggestions: ”When you go shopping, cut down on yet more waste by taking your own shopping bags with you. All those vegetables that go into the roast don't need to come in plastic packaging - buy loose instead and avoid unnecessary packaging. And when Christmas is over recycle your Christmas Cards, you will find some shops offer this service and by doing so you can help reduce the, 200,000 trees that are cut down each year to supply the UK's 1.7 billion Christmas card industry.” Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Whitby & Ryedale Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA | ||||||||
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Budget Proposals Leave Council Looking Inadequate, say GreensBudget Proposals Leave Council Looking Inadequate, say GreensBudget Proposals Leave Council Looking Inadequate, say GreensBudget Proposals Leave Council Looking Inadequate, say GreensBudget Proposals Leave Council Looking Inadequate, say Greens |
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Gordon Brown's announcement in his Pre-Budget Report that he wants all new houses to be 'zero-carbon' by 2016 means that Scarborough Council's own proposals are totally inadequate, according to the Green Party. Zero-carbon homes use a variety of renewable energy and energy-saving technologies to enable them to be lived in without resorting to the use of conventional gas and electricity. The Council's Core Strategy (Preferred Options) document, which has recently been the subject of public consultation, aims to set out the key elements of the Local Development Framework up to 2021. Current proposals in the document are for new developments of 10 or more dwellings to have renewable energy technologies to provide 10% of the development's requirements. The Greens had already submitted a response to the consultation saying that this was an inadequate target to meet the challenge of dealing with climate change over the next fifteen years, with higher levels of renewables needed and for regulations to apply to all developments - regardless of size. "In a generally disappointing Pre-Budget report, this is one measure which we definitely welcome, " said Jonathan Dixon, Green Councillor for Stepney Ward. "It will force Scarborough Council's hand, and ensure that tougher development rules will have to apply in future. Some Councils were already setting themselves much more ambitious targets for incorporating renewable energy in building plans, so Scarborough was once again lagging behind." The Chancellor's announcement appears to have taken other government departments, local authorities, and the building industry by surprise. Miles Attenborough, of consultants Faber Maunsell, described the prospect of having all new homes as 'zero carbon' developments within a decade as "challenging, but a challenge that has to be faced." But Councillor Dixon believes that this is just the tip of the iceberg. "Given the seriousness of the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as underlined in the recent Stern Report, it's clear that the use of renewable micro-generation technologies in homes needs to play a major role in future," he said. "Incorporating these into new buildings is relatively easy. The real challenge will be to get a substantial quantity of the existing housing stock converted to be less reliant on conventional fossil fuels." Contact: Jonathan Dixon Tel: (01723) 501613 Email: Cllr.Jonathan.Dixon@scarborough.gov.uk Gordon Brown's announcement in his Pre-Budget Report that he wants all new houses to be 'zero-carbon' by 2016 means that Scarborough Council's own proposals are totally inadequate, according to the Green Party. Zero-carbon homes use a variety of renewable energy and energy-saving technologies to enable them to be lived in without resorting to the use of conventional gas and electricity. The Council's Core Strategy (Preferred Options) document, which has recently been the subject of public consultation, aims to set out the key elements of the Local Development Framework up to 2021. Current proposals in the document are for new developments of 10 or more dwellings to have renewable energy technologies to provide 10% of the development's requirements. The Greens had already submitted a response to the consultation saying that this was an inadequate target to meet the challenge of dealing with climate change over the next fifteen years, with higher levels of renewables needed and for regulations to apply to all developments - regardless of size. "In a generally disappointing Pre-Budget report, this is one measure which we definitely welcome, " said Jonathan Dixon, Green Councillor for Stepney Ward. "It will force Scarborough Council's hand, and ensure that tougher development rules will have to apply in future. Some Councils were already setting themselves much more ambitious targets for incorporating renewable energy in building plans, so Scarborough was once again lagging behind." The Chancellor's announcement appears to have taken other government departments, local authorities, and the building industry by surprise. Miles Attenborough, of consultants Faber Maunsell, described the prospect of having all new homes as 'zero carbon' developments within a decade as "challenging, but a challenge that has to be faced." But Councillor Dixon believes that this is just the tip of the iceberg. "Given the seriousness of the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as underlined in the recent Stern Report, it's clear that the use of renewable micro-generation technologies in homes needs to play a major role in future," he said. "Incorporating these into new buildings is relatively easy. The real challenge will be to get a substantial quantity of the existing housing stock converted to be less reliant on conventional fossil fuels." Contact: Jonathan Dixon Tel: (01723) 501613 Email: Cllr.Jonathan.Dixon@scarborough.gov.uk Gordon Brown's announcement in his Pre-Budget Report that he wants all new houses to be 'zero-carbon' by 2016 means that Scarborough Council's own proposals are totally inadequate, according to the Green Party. Zero-carbon homes use a variety of renewable energy and energy-saving technologies to enable them to be lived in without resorting to the use of conventional gas and electricity. The Council's Core Strategy (Preferred Options) document, which has recently been the subject of public consultation, aims to set out the key elements of the Local Development Framework up to 2021. Current proposals in the document are for new developments of 10 or more dwellings to have renewable energy technologies to provide 10% of the development's requirements. The Greens had already submitted a response to the consultation saying that this was an inadequate target to meet the challenge of dealing with climate change over the next fifteen years, with higher levels of renewables needed and for regulations to apply to all developments - regardless of size. "In a generally disappointing Pre-Budget report, this is one measure which we definitely welcome, " said Jonathan Dixon, Green Councillor for Stepney Ward. "It will force Scarborough Council's hand, and ensure that tougher development rules will have to apply in future. Some Councils were already setting themselves much more ambitious targets for incorporating renewable energy in building plans, so Scarborough was once again lagging behind." The Chancellor's announcement appears to have taken other government departments, local authorities, and the building industry by surprise. Miles Attenborough, of consultants Faber Maunsell, described the prospect of having all new homes as 'zero carbon' developments within a decade as "challenging, but a challenge that has to be faced." But Councillor Dixon believes that this is just the tip of the iceberg. "Given the seriousness of the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as underlined in the recent Stern Report, it's clear that the use of renewable micro-generation technologies in homes needs to play a major role in future," he said. "Incorporating these into new buildings is relatively easy. The real challenge will be to get a substantial quantity of the existing housing stock converted to be less reliant on conventional fossil fuels." Contact: Jonathan Dixon Tel: (01723) 501613 Email: Cllr.Jonathan.Dixon@scarborough.gov.uk Gordon Brown's announcement in his Pre-Budget Report that he wants all new houses to be 'zero-carbon' by 2016 means that Scarborough Council's own proposals are totally inadequate, according to the Green Party. Zero-carbon homes use a variety of renewable energy and energy-saving technologies to enable them to be lived in without resorting to the use of conventional gas and electricity. The Council's Core Strategy (Preferred Options) document, which has recently been the subject of public consultation, aims to set out the key elements of the Local Development Framework up to 2021. Current proposals in the document are for new developments of 10 or more dwellings to have renewable energy technologies to provide 10% of the development's requirements. The Greens had already submitted a response to the consultation saying that this was an inadequate target to meet the challenge of dealing with climate change over the next fifteen years, with higher levels of renewables needed and for regulations to apply to all developments - regardless of size. "In a generally disappointing Pre-Budget report, this is one measure which we definitely welcome, " said Jonathan Dixon, Green Councillor for Stepney Ward. "It will force Scarborough Council's hand, and ensure that tougher development rules will have to apply in future. Some Councils were already setting themselves much more ambitious targets for incorporating renewable energy in building plans, so Scarborough was once again lagging behind." The Chancellor's announcement appears to have taken other government departments, local authorities, and the building industry by surprise. Miles Attenborough, of consultants Faber Maunsell, described the prospect of having all new homes as 'zero carbon' developments within a decade as "challenging, but a challenge that has to be faced." But Councillor Dixon believes that this is just the tip of the iceberg. "Given the seriousness of the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as underlined in the recent Stern Report, it's clear that the use of renewable micro-generation technologies in homes needs to play a major role in future," he said. "Incorporating these into new buildings is relatively easy. The real challenge will be to get a substantial quantity of the existing housing stock converted to be less reliant on conventional fossil fuels." Contact: Jonathan Dixon Tel: (01723) 501613 Email: Cllr.Jonathan.Dixon@scarborough.gov.uk Gordon Brown's announcement in his Pre-Budget Report that he wants all new houses to be 'zero-carbon' by 2016 means that Scarborough Council's own proposals are totally inadequate, according to the Green Party. Zero-carbon homes use a variety of renewable energy and energy-saving technologies to enable them to be lived in without resorting to the use of conventional gas and electricity. The Council's Core Strategy (Preferred Options) document, which has recently been the subject of public consultation, aims to set out the key elements of the Local Development Framework up to 2021. Current proposals in the document are for new developments of 10 or more dwellings to have renewable energy technologies to provide 10% of the development's requirements. The Greens had already submitted a response to the consultation saying that this was an inadequate target to meet the challenge of dealing with climate change over the next fifteen years, with higher levels of renewables needed and for regulations to apply to all developments - regardless of size. "In a generally disappointing Pre-Budget report, this is one measure which we definitely welcome, " said Jonathan Dixon, Green Councillor for Stepney Ward. "It will force Scarborough Council's hand, and ensure that tougher development rules will have to apply in future. Some Councils were already setting themselves much more ambitious targets for incorporating renewable energy in building plans, so Scarborough was once again lagging behind." The Chancellor's announcement appears to have taken other government departments, local authorities, and the building industry by surprise. Miles Attenborough, of consultants Faber Maunsell, described the prospect of having all new homes as 'zero carbon' developments within a decade as "challenging, but a challenge that has to be faced." But Councillor Dixon believes that this is just the tip of the iceberg. "Given the seriousness of the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as underlined in the recent Stern Report, it's clear that the use of renewable micro-generation technologies in homes needs to play a major role in future," he said. "Incorporating these into new buildings is relatively easy. The real challenge will be to get a substantial quantity of the existing housing stock converted to be less reliant on conventional fossil fuels." Contact: Jonathan Dixon Tel: (01723) 501613 Email: Cllr.Jonathan.Dixon@scarborough.gov.uk | ||||||||
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November 3rd 2006 The Green Party has expressed its concern at a recent report into rising local property prices. The report, drawn up by North Yorkshire County Council officers, says that the attractiveness of Scarborough and North Yorkshire to second homeowners is pushing house prices out of the reach of local people. “As house prices are pushed beyond the reach of those first-time buyers on lower incomes, this has a negative impact on the local economy," said Jason Mullen, Scarborough Green Party Press Officer. "People who work in jobs that are the life blood of the town, such as schools, service industries and the hospital, will increasingly struggle to afford to buy property. The problem also affects the rental market." "Increased house prices lead to higher rents as landlords try to recoup the cost of their investment. If this matter is not addressed soon Scarborough will experience the problems other towns have encountered and suffer a shortage of skilled workers to fill positions in these and other sectors,” concluded Mr. Mullen. The reports come as local authorities are being handed new powers to deal with long-standing derelict properties, which the Greens believe could help to alleviate the problem if brought back into use. Scarborough Council is also reviewing its policies on the provision of affordable housing, for which it has received criticism in the past for a poor record compared to other councils in the region. Green Party Councillor Jonathan Dixon, who raised the issue of bringing derelict buildings back into use at a recent Scarborough Council meeting, said, "We need to be looking at new schemes for affordable housing for local people, including the refurbishment of empty properties that have been derelict for a number of years. Ensuring that there is an adequate supply of housing which is affordable to those on lower incomes is vital for the maintenance of a vibrant and sustainable local economy." Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Whitby & Ryedale Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA November 3rd 2006 The Green Party has expressed its concern at a recent report into rising local property prices. The report, drawn up by North Yorkshire County Council officers, says that the attractiveness of Scarborough and North Yorkshire to second homeowners is pushing house prices out of the reach of local people. “As house prices are pushed beyond the reach of those first-time buyers on lower incomes, this has a negative impact on the local economy," said Jason Mullen, Scarborough Green Party Press Officer. "People who work in jobs that are the life blood of the town, such as schools, service industries and the hospital, will increasingly struggle to afford to buy property. The problem also affects the rental market." "Increased house prices lead to higher rents as landlords try to recoup the cost of their investment. If this matter is not addressed soon Scarborough will experience the problems other towns have encountered and suffer a shortage of skilled workers to fill positions in these and other sectors,” concluded Mr. Mullen. The reports come as local authorities are being handed new powers to deal with long-standing derelict properties, which the Greens believe could help to alleviate the problem if brought back into use. Scarborough Council is also reviewing its policies on the provision of affordable housing, for which it has received criticism in the past for a poor record compared to other councils in the region. Green Party Councillor Jonathan Dixon, who raised the issue of bringing derelict buildings back into use at a recent Scarborough Council meeting, said, "We need to be looking at new schemes for affordable housing for local people, including the refurbishment of empty properties that have been derelict for a number of years. Ensuring that there is an adequate supply of housing which is affordable to those on lower incomes is vital for the maintenance of a vibrant and sustainable local economy." Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Whitby & Ryedale Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA November 3rd 2006 The Green Party has expressed its concern at a recent report into rising local property prices. The report, drawn up by North Yorkshire County Council officers, says that the attractiveness of Scarborough and North Yorkshire to second homeowners is pushing house prices out of the reach of local people. “As house prices are pushed beyond the reach of those first-time buyers on lower incomes, this has a negative impact on the local economy," said Jason Mullen, Scarborough Green Party Press Officer. "People who work in jobs that are the life blood of the town, such as schools, service industries and the hospital, will increasingly struggle to afford to buy property. The problem also affects the rental market." "Increased house prices lead to higher rents as landlords try to recoup the cost of their investment. If this matter is not addressed soon Scarborough will experience the problems other towns have encountered and suffer a shortage of skilled workers to fill positions in these and other sectors,” concluded Mr. Mullen. The reports come as local authorities are being handed new powers to deal with long-standing derelict properties, which the Greens believe could help to alleviate the problem if brought back into use. Scarborough Council is also reviewing its policies on the provision of affordable housing, for which it has received criticism in the past for a poor record compared to other councils in the region. Green Party Councillor Jonathan Dixon, who raised the issue of bringing derelict buildings back into use at a recent Scarborough Council meeting, said, "We need to be looking at new schemes for affordable housing for local people, including the refurbishment of empty properties that have been derelict for a number of years. Ensuring that there is an adequate supply of housing which is affordable to those on lower incomes is vital for the maintenance of a vibrant and sustainable local economy." Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Whitby & Ryedale Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA November 3rd 2006 The Green Party has expressed its concern at a recent report into rising local property prices. The report, drawn up by North Yorkshire County Council officers, says that the attractiveness of Scarborough and North Yorkshire to second homeowners is pushing house prices out of the reach of local people. “As house prices are pushed beyond the reach of those first-time buyers on lower incomes, this has a negative impact on the local economy," said Jason Mullen, Scarborough Green Party Press Officer. "People who work in jobs that are the life blood of the town, such as schools, service industries and the hospital, will increasingly struggle to afford to buy property. The problem also affects the rental market." "Increased house prices lead to higher rents as landlords try to recoup the cost of their investment. If this matter is not addressed soon Scarborough will experience the problems other towns have encountered and suffer a shortage of skilled workers to fill positions in these and other sectors,” concluded Mr. Mullen. The reports come as local authorities are being handed new powers to deal with long-standing derelict properties, which the Greens believe could help to alleviate the problem if brought back into use. Scarborough Council is also reviewing its policies on the provision of affordable housing, for which it has received criticism in the past for a poor record compared to other councils in the region. Green Party Councillor Jonathan Dixon, who raised the issue of bringing derelict buildings back into use at a recent Scarborough Council meeting, said, "We need to be looking at new schemes for affordable housing for local people, including the refurbishment of empty properties that have been derelict for a number of years. Ensuring that there is an adequate supply of housing which is affordable to those on lower incomes is vital for the maintenance of a vibrant and sustainable local economy." Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Whitby & Ryedale Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA November 3rd 2006 The Green Party has expressed its concern at a recent report into rising local property prices. The report, drawn up by North Yorkshire County Council officers, says that the attractiveness of Scarborough and North Yorkshire to second homeowners is pushing house prices out of the reach of local people. “As house prices are pushed beyond the reach of those first-time buyers on lower incomes, this has a negative impact on the local economy," said Jason Mullen, Scarborough Green Party Press Officer. "People who work in jobs that are the life blood of the town, such as schools, service industries and the hospital, will increasingly struggle to afford to buy property. The problem also affects the rental market." "Increased house prices lead to higher rents as landlords try to recoup the cost of their investment. If this matter is not addressed soon Scarborough will experience the problems other towns have encountered and suffer a shortage of skilled workers to fill positions in these and other sectors,” concluded Mr. Mullen. The reports come as local authorities are being handed new powers to deal with long-standing derelict properties, which the Greens believe could help to alleviate the problem if brought back into use. Scarborough Council is also reviewing its policies on the provision of affordable housing, for which it has received criticism in the past for a poor record compared to other councils in the region. Green Party Councillor Jonathan Dixon, who raised the issue of bringing derelict buildings back into use at a recent Scarborough Council meeting, said, "We need to be looking at new schemes for affordable housing for local people, including the refurbishment of empty properties that have been derelict for a number of years. Ensuring that there is an adequate supply of housing which is affordable to those on lower incomes is vital for the maintenance of a vibrant and sustainable local economy." Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Whitby & Ryedale Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA November 3rd 2006 The Green Party has expressed its concern at a recent report into rising local property prices. The report, drawn up by North Yorkshire County Council officers, says that the attractiveness of Scarborough and North Yorkshire to second homeowners is pushing house prices out of the reach of local people. “As house prices are pushed beyond the reach of those first-time buyers on lower incomes, this has a negative impact on the local economy," said Jason Mullen, Scarborough Green Party Press Officer. "People who work in jobs that are the life blood of the town, such as schools, service industries and the hospital, will increasingly struggle to afford to buy property. The problem also affects the rental market." "Increased house prices lead to higher rents as landlords try to recoup the cost of their investment. If this matter is not addressed soon Scarborough will experience the problems other towns have encountered and suffer a shortage of skilled workers to fill positions in these and other sectors,” concluded Mr. Mullen. The reports come as local authorities are being handed new powers to deal with long-standing derelict properties, which the Greens believe could help to alleviate the problem if brought back into use. Scarborough Council is also reviewing its policies on the provision of affordable housing, for which it has received criticism in the past for a poor record compared to other councils in the region. Green Party Councillor Jonathan Dixon, who raised the issue of bringing derelict buildings back into use at a recent Scarborough Council meeting, said, "We need to be looking at new schemes for affordable housing for local people, including the refurbishment of empty properties that have been derelict for a number of years. Ensuring that there is an adequate supply of housing which is affordable to those on lower incomes is vital for the maintenance of a vibrant and sustainable local economy." 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October 5th 2006 Green Party Councillor Jonathan Dixon has been asked to chair the council task group on Fairtrade and a Sustainable Procurement Policy. Councillor Dixon, who represents Stepney ward, said: “I am pleased to be the Chair of this particular group, the focus of which will be on food purchasing and trying to cut down on the unnecessary distance that produce can sometimes travel for use at the Council’s catering facilities at both the Spa and Whitby Pavilion. We are all aware of the damage this can cause to the environment in the form of increased carbon emissions when in most cases alternative products could be sourced much closer to home by supporting local suppliers. "At the same time I am also wanting to see Fairtrade refreshments introduced to those establishments as well ensuring products such as tea and coffee are sourced from growers who are guaranteed to receive a fair price in return for their produce.” Councillor Dixon concluded: "The overall aim of this task group will be to see that the Council leads by example, and extends support to Local Food and Fairtrade Support groups. I hope a proposal to this effect will be drafted by January next year." Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Whitby & Ryedale Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA October 5th 2006 Green Party Councillor Jonathan Dixon has been asked to chair the council task group on Fairtrade and a Sustainable Procurement Policy. Councillor Dixon, who represents Stepney ward, said: “I am pleased to be the Chair of this particular group, the focus of which will be on food purchasing and trying to cut down on the unnecessary distance that produce can sometimes travel for use at the Council’s catering facilities at both the Spa and Whitby Pavilion. We are all aware of the damage this can cause to the environment in the form of increased carbon emissions when in most cases alternative products could be sourced much closer to home by supporting local suppliers. "At the same time I am also wanting to see Fairtrade refreshments introduced to those establishments as well ensuring products such as tea and coffee are sourced from growers who are guaranteed to receive a fair price in return for their produce.” Councillor Dixon concluded: "The overall aim of this task group will be to see that the Council leads by example, and extends support to Local Food and Fairtrade Support groups. I hope a proposal to this effect will be drafted by January next year." Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Whitby & Ryedale Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA October 5th 2006 Green Party Councillor Jonathan Dixon has been asked to chair the council task group on Fairtrade and a Sustainable Procurement Policy. Councillor Dixon, who represents Stepney ward, said: “I am pleased to be the Chair of this particular group, the focus of which will be on food purchasing and trying to cut down on the unnecessary distance that produce can sometimes travel for use at the Council’s catering facilities at both the Spa and Whitby Pavilion. We are all aware of the damage this can cause to the environment in the form of increased carbon emissions when in most cases alternative products could be sourced much closer to home by supporting local suppliers. "At the same time I am also wanting to see Fairtrade refreshments introduced to those establishments as well ensuring products such as tea and coffee are sourced from growers who are guaranteed to receive a fair price in return for their produce.” Councillor Dixon concluded: "The overall aim of this task group will be to see that the Council leads by example, and extends support to Local Food and Fairtrade Support groups. I hope a proposal to this effect will be drafted by January next year." Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Whitby & Ryedale Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA October 5th 2006 Green Party Councillor Jonathan Dixon has been asked to chair the council task group on Fairtrade and a Sustainable Procurement Policy. Councillor Dixon, who represents Stepney ward, said: “I am pleased to be the Chair of this particular group, the focus of which will be on food purchasing and trying to cut down on the unnecessary distance that produce can sometimes travel for use at the Council’s catering facilities at both the Spa and Whitby Pavilion. We are all aware of the damage this can cause to the environment in the form of increased carbon emissions when in most cases alternative products could be sourced much closer to home by supporting local suppliers. "At the same time I am also wanting to see Fairtrade refreshments introduced to those establishments as well ensuring products such as tea and coffee are sourced from growers who are guaranteed to receive a fair price in return for their produce.” Councillor Dixon concluded: "The overall aim of this task group will be to see that the Council leads by example, and extends support to Local Food and Fairtrade Support groups. I hope a proposal to this effect will be drafted by January next year." Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Whitby & Ryedale Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA October 5th 2006 Green Party Councillor Jonathan Dixon has been asked to chair the council task group on Fairtrade and a Sustainable Procurement Policy. Councillor Dixon, who represents Stepney ward, said: “I am pleased to be the Chair of this particular group, the focus of which will be on food purchasing and trying to cut down on the unnecessary distance that produce can sometimes travel for use at the Council’s catering facilities at both the Spa and Whitby Pavilion. We are all aware of the damage this can cause to the environment in the form of increased carbon emissions when in most cases alternative products could be sourced much closer to home by supporting local suppliers. "At the same time I am also wanting to see Fairtrade refreshments introduced to those establishments as well ensuring products such as tea and coffee are sourced from growers who are guaranteed to receive a fair price in return for their produce.” Councillor Dixon concluded: "The overall aim of this task group will be to see that the Council leads by example, and extends support to Local Food and Fairtrade Support groups. I hope a proposal to this effect will be drafted by January next year." Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Whitby & Ryedale Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA October 5th 2006 Green Party Councillor Jonathan Dixon has been asked to chair the council task group on Fairtrade and a Sustainable Procurement Policy. Councillor Dixon, who represents Stepney ward, said: “I am pleased to be the Chair of this particular group, the focus of which will be on food purchasing and trying to cut down on the unnecessary distance that produce can sometimes travel for use at the Council’s catering facilities at both the Spa and Whitby Pavilion. We are all aware of the damage this can cause to the environment in the form of increased carbon emissions when in most cases alternative products could be sourced much closer to home by supporting local suppliers. "At the same time I am also wanting to see Fairtrade refreshments introduced to those establishments as well ensuring products such as tea and coffee are sourced from growers who are guaranteed to receive a fair price in return for their produce.” Councillor Dixon concluded: "The overall aim of this task group will be to see that the Council leads by example, and extends support to Local Food and Fairtrade Support groups. I hope a proposal to this effect will be drafted by January next year." Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Whitby & Ryedale Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA October 5th 2006 Green Party Councillor Jonathan Dixon has been asked to chair the council task group on Fairtrade and a Sustainable Procurement Policy. Councillor Dixon, who represents Stepney ward, said: “I am pleased to be the Chair of this particular group, the focus of which will be on food purchasing and trying to cut down on the unnecessary distance that produce can sometimes travel for use at the Council’s catering facilities at both the Spa and Whitby Pavilion. We are all aware of the damage this can cause to the environment in the form of increased carbon emissions when in most cases alternative products could be sourced much closer to home by supporting local suppliers. "At the same time I am also wanting to see Fairtrade refreshments introduced to those establishments as well ensuring products such as tea and coffee are sourced from growers who are guaranteed to receive a fair price in return for their produce.” Councillor Dixon concluded: "The overall aim of this task group will be to see that the Council leads by example, and extends support to Local Food and Fairtrade Support groups. I hope a proposal to this effect will be drafted by January next year." Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Whitby & Ryedale Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA | ||||||||
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August 31st 2006 Green Party Councillor Jonathan Dixon will use Monday's Council meeting to seek assurances from the cabinet on the future use of empty properties in Scarborough and the provision of affordable housing within the borough. Cllr Dixon, who represents Stepney Ward, is raising the issue as reports show that in the six years to 2005 house prices in the borough have risen 158% much higher then the national average. He said: “Ensuring that there is an adequate supply of housing which is affordable to those on lower incomes is vital for the maintenance of a vibrant and sustainable local economy. The report that has gone before Cabinet, and, more recently, the Projects & Partnerships Overview & Scrutiny Committee, shows that Scarborough Borough has a poor record on this issue in recent years compared with other parts of the region.” Cllr Dixon continued: "Under the provisions of the 2004 Housing act which have recently come into force local authorities now have new powers enabling them to bring empty homes into use, I will be asking the council if it has any plans to use these powers to identify derelict properties in the borough that if properly maintained could provide much needed housing" Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Whitby & Ryedale Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA August 31st 2006 Green Party Councillor Jonathan Dixon will use Monday's Council meeting to seek assurances from the cabinet on the future use of empty properties in Scarborough and the provision of affordable housing within the borough. Cllr Dixon, who represents Stepney Ward, is raising the issue as reports show that in the six years to 2005 house prices in the borough have risen 158% much higher then the national average. He said: “Ensuring that there is an adequate supply of housing which is affordable to those on lower incomes is vital for the maintenance of a vibrant and sustainable local economy. The report that has gone before Cabinet, and, more recently, the Projects & Partnerships Overview & Scrutiny Committee, shows that Scarborough Borough has a poor record on this issue in recent years compared with other parts of the region.” Cllr Dixon continued: "Under the provisions of the 2004 Housing act which have recently come into force local authorities now have new powers enabling them to bring empty homes into use, I will be asking the council if it has any plans to use these powers to identify derelict properties in the borough that if properly maintained could provide much needed housing" Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Whitby & Ryedale Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA August 31st 2006 Green Party Councillor Jonathan Dixon will use Monday's Council meeting to seek assurances from the cabinet on the future use of empty properties in Scarborough and the provision of affordable housing within the borough. Cllr Dixon, who represents Stepney Ward, is raising the issue as reports show that in the six years to 2005 house prices in the borough have risen 158% much higher then the national average. He said: “Ensuring that there is an adequate supply of housing which is affordable to those on lower incomes is vital for the maintenance of a vibrant and sustainable local economy. The report that has gone before Cabinet, and, more recently, the Projects & Partnerships Overview & Scrutiny Committee, shows that Scarborough Borough has a poor record on this issue in recent years compared with other parts of the region.” Cllr Dixon continued: "Under the provisions of the 2004 Housing act which have recently come into force local authorities now have new powers enabling them to bring empty homes into use, I will be asking the council if it has any plans to use these powers to identify derelict properties in the borough that if properly maintained could provide much needed housing" Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Whitby & Ryedale Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA August 31st 2006 Green Party Councillor Jonathan Dixon will use Monday's Council meeting to seek assurances from the cabinet on the future use of empty properties in Scarborough and the provision of affordable housing within the borough. Cllr Dixon, who represents Stepney Ward, is raising the issue as reports show that in the six years to 2005 house prices in the borough have risen 158% much higher then the national average. He said: “Ensuring that there is an adequate supply of housing which is affordable to those on lower incomes is vital for the maintenance of a vibrant and sustainable local economy. The report that has gone before Cabinet, and, more recently, the Projects & Partnerships Overview & Scrutiny Committee, shows that Scarborough Borough has a poor record on this issue in recent years compared with other parts of the region.” Cllr Dixon continued: "Under the provisions of the 2004 Housing act which have recently come into force local authorities now have new powers enabling them to bring empty homes into use, I will be asking the council if it has any plans to use these powers to identify derelict properties in the borough that if properly maintained could provide much needed housing" Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Whitby & Ryedale Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA August 31st 2006 Green Party Councillor Jonathan Dixon will use Monday's Council meeting to seek assurances from the cabinet on the future use of empty properties in Scarborough and the provision of affordable housing within the borough. Cllr Dixon, who represents Stepney Ward, is raising the issue as reports show that in the six years to 2005 house prices in the borough have risen 158% much higher then the national average. He said: “Ensuring that there is an adequate supply of housing which is affordable to those on lower incomes is vital for the maintenance of a vibrant and sustainable local economy. The report that has gone before Cabinet, and, more recently, the Projects & Partnerships Overview & Scrutiny Committee, shows that Scarborough Borough has a poor record on this issue in recent years compared with other parts of the region.” Cllr Dixon continued: "Under the provisions of the 2004 Housing act which have recently come into force local authorities now have new powers enabling them to bring empty homes into use, I will be asking the council if it has any plans to use these powers to identify derelict properties in the borough that if properly maintained could provide much needed housing" Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Whitby & Ryedale Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA August 31st 2006 Green Party Councillor Jonathan Dixon will use Monday's Council meeting to seek assurances from the cabinet on the future use of empty properties in Scarborough and the provision of affordable housing within the borough. Cllr Dixon, who represents Stepney Ward, is raising the issue as reports show that in the six years to 2005 house prices in the borough have risen 158% much higher then the national average. He said: “Ensuring that there is an adequate supply of housing which is affordable to those on lower incomes is vital for the maintenance of a vibrant and sustainable local economy. The report that has gone before Cabinet, and, more recently, the Projects & Partnerships Overview & Scrutiny Committee, shows that Scarborough Borough has a poor record on this issue in recent years compared with other parts of the region.” Cllr Dixon continued: "Under the provisions of the 2004 Housing act which have recently come into force local authorities now have new powers enabling them to bring empty homes into use, I will be asking the council if it has any plans to use these powers to identify derelict properties in the borough that if properly maintained could provide much needed housing" Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Whitby & Ryedale Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA August 31st 2006 Green Party Councillor Jonathan Dixon will use Monday's Council meeting to seek assurances from the cabinet on the future use of empty properties in Scarborough and the provision of affordable housing within the borough. Cllr Dixon, who represents Stepney Ward, is raising the issue as reports show that in the six years to 2005 house prices in the borough have risen 158% much higher then the national average. He said: “Ensuring that there is an adequate supply of housing which is affordable to those on lower incomes is vital for the maintenance of a vibrant and sustainable local economy. The report that has gone before Cabinet, and, more recently, the Projects & Partnerships Overview & Scrutiny Committee, shows that Scarborough Borough has a poor record on this issue in recent years compared with other parts of the region.” Cllr Dixon continued: "Under the provisions of the 2004 Housing act which have recently come into force local authorities now have new powers enabling them to bring empty homes into use, I will be asking the council if it has any plans to use these powers to identify derelict properties in the borough that if properly maintained could provide much needed housing" Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Whitby & Ryedale Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA August 31st 2006 Green Party Councillor Jonathan Dixon will use Monday's Council meeting to seek assurances from the cabinet on the future use of empty properties in Scarborough and the provision of affordable housing within the borough. Cllr Dixon, who represents Stepney Ward, is raising the issue as reports show that in the six years to 2005 house prices in the borough have risen 158% much higher then the national average. He said: “Ensuring that there is an adequate supply of housing which is affordable to those on lower incomes is vital for the maintenance of a vibrant and sustainable local economy. The report that has gone before Cabinet, and, more recently, the Projects & Partnerships Overview & Scrutiny Committee, shows that Scarborough Borough has a poor record on this issue in recent years compared with other parts of the region.” Cllr Dixon continued: "Under the provisions of the 2004 Housing act which have recently come into force local authorities now have new powers enabling them to bring empty homes into use, I will be asking the council if it has any plans to use these powers to identify derelict properties in the borough that if properly maintained could provide much needed housing" Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Whitby & Ryedale Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA | ||||||||
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Green Party councillor Jonathan Dixon who represents Stepney Ward today welcomed an American Bill that would legislate for all electrical devices to be labelled with information telling consumers how much energy is used when the device is in Standby mode. He said: “This American bill is a step in the right direction as it would require electronic devices to be labelled with how much energy they use while in standby, but I would like to encourage Scarborough residents now by asking them to switch off any unnecessary electrical appliances when they are not in use as an enormous amount of energy is wasted through unnecessary use of these standby devices. Cllr Dixon continued: We are all aware about the killer impact of increasing carbon emissions through flying, but domestic energy accounts for almost a third of UK carbon emissions and up to 26% of this can be as a result of standby devices! This American bill will require a label that explains how much energy the appliance uses when in standby. Although the amount of energy consumed by individual devices can be small, cumulatively it can really add up - with a heavy financial and environmental cost. ENDS Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA Green Party councillor Jonathan Dixon who represents Stepney Ward today welcomed an American Bill that would legislate for all electrical devices to be labelled with information telling consumers how much energy is used when the device is in Standby mode. He said: “This American bill is a step in the right direction as it would require electronic devices to be labelled with how much energy they use while in standby, but I would like to encourage Scarborough residents now by asking them to switch off any unnecessary electrical appliances when they are not in use as an enormous amount of energy is wasted through unnecessary use of these standby devices. Cllr Dixon continued: We are all aware about the killer impact of increasing carbon emissions through flying, but domestic energy accounts for almost a third of UK carbon emissions and up to 26% of this can be as a result of standby devices! This American bill will require a label that explains how much energy the appliance uses when in standby. Although the amount of energy consumed by individual devices can be small, cumulatively it can really add up - with a heavy financial and environmental cost. ENDS Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA Green Party councillor Jonathan Dixon who represents Stepney Ward today welcomed an American Bill that would legislate for all electrical devices to be labelled with information telling consumers how much energy is used when the device is in Standby mode. He said: “This American bill is a step in the right direction as it would require electronic devices to be labelled with how much energy they use while in standby, but I would like to encourage Scarborough residents now by asking them to switch off any unnecessary electrical appliances when they are not in use as an enormous amount of energy is wasted through unnecessary use of these standby devices. Cllr Dixon continued: We are all aware about the killer impact of increasing carbon emissions through flying, but domestic energy accounts for almost a third of UK carbon emissions and up to 26% of this can be as a result of standby devices! This American bill will require a label that explains how much energy the appliance uses when in standby. Although the amount of energy consumed by individual devices can be small, cumulatively it can really add up - with a heavy financial and environmental cost. ENDS Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA Green Party councillor Jonathan Dixon who represents Stepney Ward today welcomed an American Bill that would legislate for all electrical devices to be labelled with information telling consumers how much energy is used when the device is in Standby mode. He said: “This American bill is a step in the right direction as it would require electronic devices to be labelled with how much energy they use while in standby, but I would like to encourage Scarborough residents now by asking them to switch off any unnecessary electrical appliances when they are not in use as an enormous amount of energy is wasted through unnecessary use of these standby devices. Cllr Dixon continued: We are all aware about the killer impact of increasing carbon emissions through flying, but domestic energy accounts for almost a third of UK carbon emissions and up to 26% of this can be as a result of standby devices! This American bill will require a label that explains how much energy the appliance uses when in standby. Although the amount of energy consumed by individual devices can be small, cumulatively it can really add up - with a heavy financial and environmental cost. ENDS Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA Green Party councillor Jonathan Dixon who represents Stepney Ward today welcomed an American Bill that would legislate for all electrical devices to be labelled with information telling consumers how much energy is used when the device is in Standby mode. He said: “This American bill is a step in the right direction as it would require electronic devices to be labelled with how much energy they use while in standby, but I would like to encourage Scarborough residents now by asking them to switch off any unnecessary electrical appliances when they are not in use as an enormous amount of energy is wasted through unnecessary use of these standby devices. Cllr Dixon continued: We are all aware about the killer impact of increasing carbon emissions through flying, but domestic energy accounts for almost a third of UK carbon emissions and up to 26% of this can be as a result of standby devices! This American bill will require a label that explains how much energy the appliance uses when in standby. Although the amount of energy consumed by individual devices can be small, cumulatively it can really add up - with a heavy financial and environmental cost. ENDS Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA Green Party councillor Jonathan Dixon who represents Stepney Ward today welcomed an American Bill that would legislate for all electrical devices to be labelled with information telling consumers how much energy is used when the device is in Standby mode. He said: “This American bill is a step in the right direction as it would require electronic devices to be labelled with how much energy they use while in standby, but I would like to encourage Scarborough residents now by asking them to switch off any unnecessary electrical appliances when they are not in use as an enormous amount of energy is wasted through unnecessary use of these standby devices. Cllr Dixon continued: We are all aware about the killer impact of increasing carbon emissions through flying, but domestic energy accounts for almost a third of UK carbon emissions and up to 26% of this can be as a result of standby devices! This American bill will require a label that explains how much energy the appliance uses when in standby. Although the amount of energy consumed by individual devices can be small, cumulatively it can really add up - with a heavy financial and environmental cost. ENDS Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA Green Party councillor Jonathan Dixon who represents Stepney Ward today welcomed an American Bill that would legislate for all electrical devices to be labelled with information telling consumers how much energy is used when the device is in Standby mode. He said: “This American bill is a step in the right direction as it would require electronic devices to be labelled with how much energy they use while in standby, but I would like to encourage Scarborough residents now by asking them to switch off any unnecessary electrical appliances when they are not in use as an enormous amount of energy is wasted through unnecessary use of these standby devices. Cllr Dixon continued: We are all aware about the killer impact of increasing carbon emissions through flying, but domestic energy accounts for almost a third of UK carbon emissions and up to 26% of this can be as a result of standby devices! This American bill will require a label that explains how much energy the appliance uses when in standby. Although the amount of energy consumed by individual devices can be small, cumulatively it can really add up - with a heavy financial and environmental cost. ENDS Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA Green Party councillor Jonathan Dixon who represents Stepney Ward today welcomed an American Bill that would legislate for all electrical devices to be labelled with information telling consumers how much energy is used when the device is in Standby mode. He said: “This American bill is a step in the right direction as it would require electronic devices to be labelled with how much energy they use while in standby, but I would like to encourage Scarborough residents now by asking them to switch off any unnecessary electrical appliances when they are not in use as an enormous amount of energy is wasted through unnecessary use of these standby devices. Cllr Dixon continued: We are all aware about the killer impact of increasing carbon emissions through flying, but domestic energy accounts for almost a third of UK carbon emissions and up to 26% of this can be as a result of standby devices! This American bill will require a label that explains how much energy the appliance uses when in standby. Although the amount of energy consumed by individual devices can be small, cumulatively it can really add up - with a heavy financial and environmental cost. ENDS Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA Green Party councillor Jonathan Dixon who represents Stepney Ward today welcomed an American Bill that would legislate for all electrical devices to be labelled with information telling consumers how much energy is used when the device is in Standby mode. He said: “This American bill is a step in the right direction as it would require electronic devices to be labelled with how much energy they use while in standby, but I would like to encourage Scarborough residents now by asking them to switch off any unnecessary electrical appliances when they are not in use as an enormous amount of energy is wasted through unnecessary use of these standby devices. Cllr Dixon continued: We are all aware about the killer impact of increasing carbon emissions through flying, but domestic energy accounts for almost a third of UK carbon emissions and up to 26% of this can be as a result of standby devices! This American bill will require a label that explains how much energy the appliance uses when in standby. Although the amount of energy consumed by individual devices can be small, cumulatively it can really add up - with a heavy financial and environmental cost. ENDS Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA | ||||||||
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18th May 2005 Greens call for local carbon reduction manager and Local Agenda 21 officer Scarborough Green Party has welcomed the appointment of David Renwick as Scarborough Council’s biodiversity officer, but says that much more needs to be done to protect the environment. In a letter to council leader Eileen Bosomworth, local Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer suggests that the borough council should follow the county council’s example and appoint a carbon reduction manager. “Doubtless significant savings could be made if someone were given the remit to manage carbon reduction,” she says. “The post would at least partly pay for itself in the saving of energy costs.” The party also reiterates its request for a replacement to be found for Daniel O’Connor, the council’s Local Agenda 21 Officer, who left the job last September. “I have tackled the council several times on this matter, with less than satisfactory results,” said Ms. Cluer. “They are trying to see if the functions of the Local Agenda 21 officer can be carried out by existing council employees, but as far as I can see, the existing employees have enough to do with their own jobs, and the kinds of things which Daniel O’Connor used to do are just not getting done. “In particular, local government needs to play its part in involving and educating thecommunity about the need to protect our world and about what ordinary people can do. Without an officer dedicated to this task, it tends to be neglected. “With experts warning that if we do not tackle the causes of climate change within ten years, we may be too late, this must be a priority at all levels of government.” Further information, interviews: Dilys Cluer (Press Officer) 01723 368475 www.greenscarborough.org.uk ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 18th May 2005 Greens call for local carbon reduction manager and Local Agenda 21 officer Scarborough Green Party has welcomed the appointment of David Renwick as Scarborough Council’s biodiversity officer, but says that much more needs to be done to protect the environment. In a letter to council leader Eileen Bosomworth, local Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer suggests that the borough council should follow the county council’s example and appoint a carbon reduction manager. “Doubtless significant savings could be made if someone were given the remit to manage carbon reduction,” she says. “The post would at least partly pay for itself in the saving of energy costs.” The party also reiterates its request for a replacement to be found for Daniel O’Connor, the council’s Local Agenda 21 Officer, who left the job last September. “I have tackled the council several times on this matter, with less than satisfactory results,” said Ms. Cluer. “They are trying to see if the functions of the Local Agenda 21 officer can be carried out by existing council employees, but as far as I can see, the existing employees have enough to do with their own jobs, and the kinds of things which Daniel O’Connor used to do are just not getting done. “In particular, local government needs to play its part in involving and educating thecommunity about the need to protect our world and about what ordinary people can do. Without an officer dedicated to this task, it tends to be neglected. “With experts warning that if we do not tackle the causes of climate change within ten years, we may be too late, this must be a priority at all levels of government.” Further information, interviews: Dilys Cluer (Press Officer) 01723 368475 www.greenscarborough.org.uk ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 18th May 2005 Greens call for local carbon reduction manager and Local Agenda 21 officer Scarborough Green Party has welcomed the appointment of David Renwick as Scarborough Council’s biodiversity officer, but says that much more needs to be done to protect the environment. In a letter to council leader Eileen Bosomworth, local Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer suggests that the borough council should follow the county council’s example and appoint a carbon reduction manager. “Doubtless significant savings could be made if someone were given the remit to manage carbon reduction,” she says. “The post would at least partly pay for itself in the saving of energy costs.” The party also reiterates its request for a replacement to be found for Daniel O’Connor, the council’s Local Agenda 21 Officer, who left the job last September. “I have tackled the council several times on this matter, with less than satisfactory results,” said Ms. Cluer. “They are trying to see if the functions of the Local Agenda 21 officer can be carried out by existing council employees, but as far as I can see, the existing employees have enough to do with their own jobs, and the kinds of things which Daniel O’Connor used to do are just not getting done. “In particular, local government needs to play its part in involving and educating thecommunity about the need to protect our world and about what ordinary people can do. Without an officer dedicated to this task, it tends to be neglected. “With experts warning that if we do not tackle the causes of climate change within ten years, we may be too late, this must be a priority at all levels of government.” Further information, interviews: Dilys Cluer (Press Officer) 01723 368475 www.greenscarborough.org.uk ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 18th May 2005 Greens call for local carbon reduction manager and Local Agenda 21 officer Scarborough Green Party has welcomed the appointment of David Renwick as Scarborough Council’s biodiversity officer, but says that much more needs to be done to protect the environment. In a letter to council leader Eileen Bosomworth, local Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer suggests that the borough council should follow the county council’s example and appoint a carbon reduction manager. “Doubtless significant savings could be made if someone were given the remit to manage carbon reduction,” she says. “The post would at least partly pay for itself in the saving of energy costs.” The party also reiterates its request for a replacement to be found for Daniel O’Connor, the council’s Local Agenda 21 Officer, who left the job last September. “I have tackled the council several times on this matter, with less than satisfactory results,” said Ms. Cluer. “They are trying to see if the functions of the Local Agenda 21 officer can be carried out by existing council employees, but as far as I can see, the existing employees have enough to do with their own jobs, and the kinds of things which Daniel O’Connor used to do are just not getting done. “In particular, local government needs to play its part in involving and educating thecommunity about the need to protect our world and about what ordinary people can do. Without an officer dedicated to this task, it tends to be neglected. “With experts warning that if we do not tackle the causes of climate change within ten years, we may be too late, this must be a priority at all levels of government.” Further information, interviews: Dilys Cluer (Press Officer) 01723 368475 www.greenscarborough.org.uk ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 18th May 2005 Greens call for local carbon reduction manager and Local Agenda 21 officer Scarborough Green Party has welcomed the appointment of David Renwick as Scarborough Council’s biodiversity officer, but says that much more needs to be done to protect the environment. In a letter to council leader Eileen Bosomworth, local Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer suggests that the borough council should follow the county council’s example and appoint a carbon reduction manager. “Doubtless significant savings could be made if someone were given the remit to manage carbon reduction,” she says. “The post would at least partly pay for itself in the saving of energy costs.” The party also reiterates its request for a replacement to be found for Daniel O’Connor, the council’s Local Agenda 21 Officer, who left the job last September. “I have tackled the council several times on this matter, with less than satisfactory results,” said Ms. Cluer. “They are trying to see if the functions of the Local Agenda 21 officer can be carried out by existing council employees, but as far as I can see, the existing employees have enough to do with their own jobs, and the kinds of things which Daniel O’Connor used to do are just not getting done. “In particular, local government needs to play its part in involving and educating thecommunity about the need to protect our world and about what ordinary people can do. Without an officer dedicated to this task, it tends to be neglected. “With experts warning that if we do not tackle the causes of climate change within ten years, we may be too late, this must be a priority at all levels of government.” Further information, interviews: Dilys Cluer (Press Officer) 01723 368475 www.greenscarborough.org.uk ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 18th May 2005 Greens call for local carbon reduction manager and Local Agenda 21 officer Scarborough Green Party has welcomed the appointment of David Renwick as Scarborough Council’s biodiversity officer, but says that much more needs to be done to protect the environment. In a letter to council leader Eileen Bosomworth, local Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer suggests that the borough council should follow the county council’s example and appoint a carbon reduction manager. “Doubtless significant savings could be made if someone were given the remit to manage carbon reduction,” she says. “The post would at least partly pay for itself in the saving of energy costs.” The party also reiterates its request for a replacement to be found for Daniel O’Connor, the council’s Local Agenda 21 Officer, who left the job last September. “I have tackled the council several times on this matter, with less than satisfactory results,” said Ms. Cluer. “They are trying to see if the functions of the Local Agenda 21 officer can be carried out by existing council employees, but as far as I can see, the existing employees have enough to do with their own jobs, and the kinds of things which Daniel O’Connor used to do are just not getting done. “In particular, local government needs to play its part in involving and educating thecommunity about the need to protect our world and about what ordinary people can do. Without an officer dedicated to this task, it tends to be neglected. “With experts warning that if we do not tackle the causes of climate change within ten years, we may be too late, this must be a priority at all levels of government.” Further information, interviews: Dilys Cluer (Press Officer) 01723 368475 www.greenscarborough.org.uk ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 18th May 2005 Greens call for local carbon reduction manager and Local Agenda 21 officer Scarborough Green Party has welcomed the appointment of David Renwick as Scarborough Council’s biodiversity officer, but says that much more needs to be done to protect the environment. In a letter to council leader Eileen Bosomworth, local Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer suggests that the borough council should follow the county council’s example and appoint a carbon reduction manager. “Doubtless significant savings could be made if someone were given the remit to manage carbon reduction,” she says. “The post would at least partly pay for itself in the saving of energy costs.” The party also reiterates its request for a replacement to be found for Daniel O’Connor, the council’s Local Agenda 21 Officer, who left the job last September. “I have tackled the council several times on this matter, with less than satisfactory results,” said Ms. Cluer. “They are trying to see if the functions of the Local Agenda 21 officer can be carried out by existing council employees, but as far as I can see, the existing employees have enough to do with their own jobs, and the kinds of things which Daniel O’Connor used to do are just not getting done. “In particular, local government needs to play its part in involving and educating thecommunity about the need to protect our world and about what ordinary people can do. Without an officer dedicated to this task, it tends to be neglected. “With experts warning that if we do not tackle the causes of climate change within ten years, we may be too late, this must be a priority at all levels of government.” Further information, interviews: Dilys Cluer (Press Officer) 01723 368475 www.greenscarborough.org.uk ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 18th May 2005 Greens call for local carbon reduction manager and Local Agenda 21 officer Scarborough Green Party has welcomed the appointment of David Renwick as Scarborough Council’s biodiversity officer, but says that much more needs to be done to protect the environment. In a letter to council leader Eileen Bosomworth, local Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer suggests that the borough council should follow the county council’s example and appoint a carbon reduction manager. “Doubtless significant savings could be made if someone were given the remit to manage carbon reduction,” she says. “The post would at least partly pay for itself in the saving of energy costs.” The party also reiterates its request for a replacement to be found for Daniel O’Connor, the council’s Local Agenda 21 Officer, who left the job last September. “I have tackled the council several times on this matter, with less than satisfactory results,” said Ms. Cluer. “They are trying to see if the functions of the Local Agenda 21 officer can be carried out by existing council employees, but as far as I can see, the existing employees have enough to do with their own jobs, and the kinds of things which Daniel O’Connor used to do are just not getting done. “In particular, local government needs to play its part in involving and educating thecommunity about the need to protect our world and about what ordinary people can do. Without an officer dedicated to this task, it tends to be neglected. “With experts warning that if we do not tackle the causes of climate change within ten years, we may be too late, this must be a priority at all levels of government.” Further information, interviews: Dilys Cluer (Press Officer) 01723 368475 www.greenscarborough.org.uk ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 18th May 2005 Greens call for local carbon reduction manager and Local Agenda 21 officer Scarborough Green Party has welcomed the appointment of David Renwick as Scarborough Council’s biodiversity officer, but says that much more needs to be done to protect the environment. In a letter to council leader Eileen Bosomworth, local Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer suggests that the borough council should follow the county council’s example and appoint a carbon reduction manager. “Doubtless significant savings could be made if someone were given the remit to manage carbon reduction,” she says. “The post would at least partly pay for itself in the saving of energy costs.” The party also reiterates its request for a replacement to be found for Daniel O’Connor, the council’s Local Agenda 21 Officer, who left the job last September. “I have tackled the council several times on this matter, with less than satisfactory results,” said Ms. Cluer. “They are trying to see if the functions of the Local Agenda 21 officer can be carried out by existing council employees, but as far as I can see, the existing employees have enough to do with their own jobs, and the kinds of things which Daniel O’Connor used to do are just not getting done. “In particular, local government needs to play its part in involving and educating thecommunity about the need to protect our world and about what ordinary people can do. Without an officer dedicated to this task, it tends to be neglected. “With experts warning that if we do not tackle the causes of climate change within ten years, we may be too late, this must be a priority at all levels of government.” Further information, interviews: Dilys Cluer (Press Officer) 01723 368475 www.greenscarborough.org.uk ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 18th May 2005 Greens call for local carbon reduction manager and Local Agenda 21 officer Scarborough Green Party has welcomed the appointment of David Renwick as Scarborough Council’s biodiversity officer, but says that much more needs to be done to protect the environment. In a letter to council leader Eileen Bosomworth, local Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer suggests that the borough council should follow the county council’s example and appoint a carbon reduction manager. “Doubtless significant savings could be made if someone were given the remit to manage carbon reduction,” she says. “The post would at least partly pay for itself in the saving of energy costs.” The party also reiterates its request for a replacement to be found for Daniel O’Connor, the council’s Local Agenda 21 Officer, who left the job last September. “I have tackled the council several times on this matter, with less than satisfactory results,” said Ms. Cluer. “They are trying to see if the functions of the Local Agenda 21 officer can be carried out by existing council employees, but as far as I can see, the existing employees have enough to do with their own jobs, and the kinds of things which Daniel O’Connor used to do are just not getting done. “In particular, local government needs to play its part in involving and educating thecommunity about the need to protect our world and about what ordinary people can do. Without an officer dedicated to this task, it tends to be neglected. “With experts warning that if we do not tackle the causes of climate change within ten years, we may be too late, this must be a priority at all levels of government.” Further information, interviews: Dilys Cluer (Press Officer) 01723 368475 www.greenscarborough.org.uk ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA | ||||||||
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1st March 2007 Greens plan to build on their success in Stepney Ward. Scarborough Green party today announced that they will be building on their success in Stepney Ward by giving voters the opportunity to elect two Green Councillors in the forthcoming election on May 3rd. Standing with Scarborough’s first Green councillor Jonathan Dixon will be Dilys Cluer who has been active in the local Green Party since first standing as a candidate in 1989. As well as being involved in Green Party activities, Ms. Cluer (59) attends the council’s Cycle Forum and has taken an active interest in the Urban Renaissance process since its inception. A part-time tutor, and member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), her interests include health, housing, education, languages, choral singing, reading and gardening. She lives in Stepney ward with her husband and one of her two adult sons. Councillor Jonathan Dixon said: “I am delighted Dilys will be my running mate in this crucial election; it will give the people of Stepney a great opportunity to elect two Green Councillors and enable us to exert even more influence on the council’s policies to make Scarborough a greener borough.” Councillor Dixon (40) made history in last year’s by-election by being elected Scarborough’s first Green Councillor. He grew up in the town and has been an active member of the party since 1989. He was a member of the Green Party’s national executive for three years and is the party’s national advisor on taxation and benefits policy, drafting its policies for fairer pensions which are now backed by national campaign groups. Since being elected he has had a busy year with monthly surgeries for residents and has been involved with the council's recycling committees as well as chairing a council group which is aiming to ensure the council’s catering operations adopt a fair trade policy.” Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 1st March 2007 Greens plan to build on their success in Stepney Ward. Scarborough Green party today announced that they will be building on their success in Stepney Ward by giving voters the opportunity to elect two Green Councillors in the forthcoming election on May 3rd. Standing with Scarborough’s first Green councillor Jonathan Dixon will be Dilys Cluer who has been active in the local Green Party since first standing as a candidate in 1989. As well as being involved in Green Party activities, Ms. Cluer (59) attends the council’s Cycle Forum and has taken an active interest in the Urban Renaissance process since its inception. A part-time tutor, and member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), her interests include health, housing, education, languages, choral singing, reading and gardening. She lives in Stepney ward with her husband and one of her two adult sons. Councillor Jonathan Dixon said: “I am delighted Dilys will be my running mate in this crucial election; it will give the people of Stepney a great opportunity to elect two Green Councillors and enable us to exert even more influence on the council’s policies to make Scarborough a greener borough.” Councillor Dixon (40) made history in last year’s by-election by being elected Scarborough’s first Green Councillor. He grew up in the town and has been an active member of the party since 1989. He was a member of the Green Party’s national executive for three years and is the party’s national advisor on taxation and benefits policy, drafting its policies for fairer pensions which are now backed by national campaign groups. Since being elected he has had a busy year with monthly surgeries for residents and has been involved with the council's recycling committees as well as chairing a council group which is aiming to ensure the council’s catering operations adopt a fair trade policy.” Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 1st March 2007 Greens plan to build on their success in Stepney Ward. Scarborough Green party today announced that they will be building on their success in Stepney Ward by giving voters the opportunity to elect two Green Councillors in the forthcoming election on May 3rd. Standing with Scarborough’s first Green councillor Jonathan Dixon will be Dilys Cluer who has been active in the local Green Party since first standing as a candidate in 1989. As well as being involved in Green Party activities, Ms. Cluer (59) attends the council’s Cycle Forum and has taken an active interest in the Urban Renaissance process since its inception. A part-time tutor, and member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), her interests include health, housing, education, languages, choral singing, reading and gardening. She lives in Stepney ward with her husband and one of her two adult sons. Councillor Jonathan Dixon said: “I am delighted Dilys will be my running mate in this crucial election; it will give the people of Stepney a great opportunity to elect two Green Councillors and enable us to exert even more influence on the council’s policies to make Scarborough a greener borough.” Councillor Dixon (40) made history in last year’s by-election by being elected Scarborough’s first Green Councillor. He grew up in the town and has been an active member of the party since 1989. He was a member of the Green Party’s national executive for three years and is the party’s national advisor on taxation and benefits policy, drafting its policies for fairer pensions which are now backed by national campaign groups. Since being elected he has had a busy year with monthly surgeries for residents and has been involved with the council's recycling committees as well as chairing a council group which is aiming to ensure the council’s catering operations adopt a fair trade policy.” Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 1st March 2007 Greens plan to build on their success in Stepney Ward. Scarborough Green party today announced that they will be building on their success in Stepney Ward by giving voters the opportunity to elect two Green Councillors in the forthcoming election on May 3rd. Standing with Scarborough’s first Green councillor Jonathan Dixon will be Dilys Cluer who has been active in the local Green Party since first standing as a candidate in 1989. As well as being involved in Green Party activities, Ms. Cluer (59) attends the council’s Cycle Forum and has taken an active interest in the Urban Renaissance process since its inception. A part-time tutor, and member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), her interests include health, housing, education, languages, choral singing, reading and gardening. She lives in Stepney ward with her husband and one of her two adult sons. Councillor Jonathan Dixon said: “I am delighted Dilys will be my running mate in this crucial election; it will give the people of Stepney a great opportunity to elect two Green Councillors and enable us to exert even more influence on the council’s policies to make Scarborough a greener borough.” Councillor Dixon (40) made history in last year’s by-election by being elected Scarborough’s first Green Councillor. He grew up in the town and has been an active member of the party since 1989. He was a member of the Green Party’s national executive for three years and is the party’s national advisor on taxation and benefits policy, drafting its policies for fairer pensions which are now backed by national campaign groups. Since being elected he has had a busy year with monthly surgeries for residents and has been involved with the council's recycling committees as well as chairing a council group which is aiming to ensure the council’s catering operations adopt a fair trade policy.” Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 1st March 2007 Greens plan to build on their success in Stepney Ward. Scarborough Green party today announced that they will be building on their success in Stepney Ward by giving voters the opportunity to elect two Green Councillors in the forthcoming election on May 3rd. Standing with Scarborough’s first Green councillor Jonathan Dixon will be Dilys Cluer who has been active in the local Green Party since first standing as a candidate in 1989. As well as being involved in Green Party activities, Ms. Cluer (59) attends the council’s Cycle Forum and has taken an active interest in the Urban Renaissance process since its inception. A part-time tutor, and member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), her interests include health, housing, education, languages, choral singing, reading and gardening. She lives in Stepney ward with her husband and one of her two adult sons. Councillor Jonathan Dixon said: “I am delighted Dilys will be my running mate in this crucial election; it will give the people of Stepney a great opportunity to elect two Green Councillors and enable us to exert even more influence on the council’s policies to make Scarborough a greener borough.” Councillor Dixon (40) made history in last year’s by-election by being elected Scarborough’s first Green Councillor. He grew up in the town and has been an active member of the party since 1989. He was a member of the Green Party’s national executive for three years and is the party’s national advisor on taxation and benefits policy, drafting its policies for fairer pensions which are now backed by national campaign groups. Since being elected he has had a busy year with monthly surgeries for residents and has been involved with the council's recycling committees as well as chairing a council group which is aiming to ensure the council’s catering operations adopt a fair trade policy.” Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 1st March 2007 Greens plan to build on their success in Stepney Ward. Scarborough Green party today announced that they will be building on their success in Stepney Ward by giving voters the opportunity to elect two Green Councillors in the forthcoming election on May 3rd. Standing with Scarborough’s first Green councillor Jonathan Dixon will be Dilys Cluer who has been active in the local Green Party since first standing as a candidate in 1989. As well as being involved in Green Party activities, Ms. Cluer (59) attends the council’s Cycle Forum and has taken an active interest in the Urban Renaissance process since its inception. A part-time tutor, and member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), her interests include health, housing, education, languages, choral singing, reading and gardening. She lives in Stepney ward with her husband and one of her two adult sons. Councillor Jonathan Dixon said: “I am delighted Dilys will be my running mate in this crucial election; it will give the people of Stepney a great opportunity to elect two Green Councillors and enable us to exert even more influence on the council’s policies to make Scarborough a greener borough.” Councillor Dixon (40) made history in last year’s by-election by being elected Scarborough’s first Green Councillor. He grew up in the town and has been an active member of the party since 1989. He was a member of the Green Party’s national executive for three years and is the party’s national advisor on taxation and benefits policy, drafting its policies for fairer pensions which are now backed by national campaign groups. Since being elected he has had a busy year with monthly surgeries for residents and has been involved with the council's recycling committees as well as chairing a council group which is aiming to ensure the council’s catering operations adopt a fair trade policy.” Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 1st March 2007 Greens plan to build on their success in Stepney Ward. Scarborough Green party today announced that they will be building on their success in Stepney Ward by giving voters the opportunity to elect two Green Councillors in the forthcoming election on May 3rd. Standing with Scarborough’s first Green councillor Jonathan Dixon will be Dilys Cluer who has been active in the local Green Party since first standing as a candidate in 1989. As well as being involved in Green Party activities, Ms. Cluer (59) attends the council’s Cycle Forum and has taken an active interest in the Urban Renaissance process since its inception. A part-time tutor, and member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), her interests include health, housing, education, languages, choral singing, reading and gardening. She lives in Stepney ward with her husband and one of her two adult sons. Councillor Jonathan Dixon said: “I am delighted Dilys will be my running mate in this crucial election; it will give the people of Stepney a great opportunity to elect two Green Councillors and enable us to exert even more influence on the council’s policies to make Scarborough a greener borough.” Councillor Dixon (40) made history in last year’s by-election by being elected Scarborough’s first Green Councillor. He grew up in the town and has been an active member of the party since 1989. He was a member of the Green Party’s national executive for three years and is the party’s national advisor on taxation and benefits policy, drafting its policies for fairer pensions which are now backed by national campaign groups. Since being elected he has had a busy year with monthly surgeries for residents and has been involved with the council's recycling committees as well as chairing a council group which is aiming to ensure the council’s catering operations adopt a fair trade policy.” Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 1st March 2007 Greens plan to build on their success in Stepney Ward. Scarborough Green party today announced that they will be building on their success in Stepney Ward by giving voters the opportunity to elect two Green Councillors in the forthcoming election on May 3rd. Standing with Scarborough’s first Green councillor Jonathan Dixon will be Dilys Cluer who has been active in the local Green Party since first standing as a candidate in 1989. As well as being involved in Green Party activities, Ms. Cluer (59) attends the council’s Cycle Forum and has taken an active interest in the Urban Renaissance process since its inception. A part-time tutor, and member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), her interests include health, housing, education, languages, choral singing, reading and gardening. She lives in Stepney ward with her husband and one of her two adult sons. Councillor Jonathan Dixon said: “I am delighted Dilys will be my running mate in this crucial election; it will give the people of Stepney a great opportunity to elect two Green Councillors and enable us to exert even more influence on the council’s policies to make Scarborough a greener borough.” Councillor Dixon (40) made history in last year’s by-election by being elected Scarborough’s first Green Councillor. He grew up in the town and has been an active member of the party since 1989. He was a member of the Green Party’s national executive for three years and is the party’s national advisor on taxation and benefits policy, drafting its policies for fairer pensions which are now backed by national campaign groups. Since being elected he has had a busy year with monthly surgeries for residents and has been involved with the council's recycling committees as well as chairing a council group which is aiming to ensure the council’s catering operations adopt a fair trade policy.” Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 1st March 2007 Greens plan to build on their success in Stepney Ward. Scarborough Green party today announced that they will be building on their success in Stepney Ward by giving voters the opportunity to elect two Green Councillors in the forthcoming election on May 3rd. Standing with Scarborough’s first Green councillor Jonathan Dixon will be Dilys Cluer who has been active in the local Green Party since first standing as a candidate in 1989. As well as being involved in Green Party activities, Ms. Cluer (59) attends the council’s Cycle Forum and has taken an active interest in the Urban Renaissance process since its inception. A part-time tutor, and member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), her interests include health, housing, education, languages, choral singing, reading and gardening. She lives in Stepney ward with her husband and one of her two adult sons. Councillor Jonathan Dixon said: “I am delighted Dilys will be my running mate in this crucial election; it will give the people of Stepney a great opportunity to elect two Green Councillors and enable us to exert even more influence on the council’s policies to make Scarborough a greener borough.” Councillor Dixon (40) made history in last year’s by-election by being elected Scarborough’s first Green Councillor. He grew up in the town and has been an active member of the party since 1989. He was a member of the Green Party’s national executive for three years and is the party’s national advisor on taxation and benefits policy, drafting its policies for fairer pensions which are now backed by national campaign groups. Since being elected he has had a busy year with monthly surgeries for residents and has been involved with the council's recycling committees as well as chairing a council group which is aiming to ensure the council’s catering operations adopt a fair trade policy.” Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 1st March 2007 Greens plan to build on their success in Stepney Ward. Scarborough Green party today announced that they will be building on their success in Stepney Ward by giving voters the opportunity to elect two Green Councillors in the forthcoming election on May 3rd. Standing with Scarborough’s first Green councillor Jonathan Dixon will be Dilys Cluer who has been active in the local Green Party since first standing as a candidate in 1989. As well as being involved in Green Party activities, Ms. Cluer (59) attends the council’s Cycle Forum and has taken an active interest in the Urban Renaissance process since its inception. A part-time tutor, and member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), her interests include health, housing, education, languages, choral singing, reading and gardening. She lives in Stepney ward with her husband and one of her two adult sons. Councillor Jonathan Dixon said: “I am delighted Dilys will be my running mate in this crucial election; it will give the people of Stepney a great opportunity to elect two Green Councillors and enable us to exert even more influence on the council’s policies to make Scarborough a greener borough.” Councillor Dixon (40) made history in last year’s by-election by being elected Scarborough’s first Green Councillor. He grew up in the town and has been an active member of the party since 1989. He was a member of the Green Party’s national executive for three years and is the party’s national advisor on taxation and benefits policy, drafting its policies for fairer pensions which are now backed by national campaign groups. Since being elected he has had a busy year with monthly surgeries for residents and has been involved with the council's recycling committees as well as chairing a council group which is aiming to ensure the council’s catering operations adopt a fair trade policy.” Published and promoted by Jason Mullen for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA | ||||||||
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22nd September 2005 No New Airports, say Greens Fuel tax needed now to curb emissions The Green Party today renewed its demand for a tax on aviation fuel, in response to the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research report stating that ignoring aviation had led to a "serious underestimation" of the effort needed to meet Kyoto carbon emissions reduction targets.(1) Scarborough Green Party Press Officer Dilys Cluer commented: "For any real defence against the growing ravages of climate change we must have state measures to enforce policies that will limit our daily increasing greenhouse gas emissions. Flight levels are not going to spontaneously begin to fall - in fact, we know they are going to continue to rise. "But New Labour has failed dismally to utilise the power of government to protect us from further global warming. Greenhouse gas emissions have actually risen since 1997, making Blair's claim to have climate change at the heart of his agenda risible. "Locally, too, we need new policies. Those who advocate a new airport near to Scarborough should face the real world and the different, better future which we must start building now. "Aviation fuel must be taxed, both domestically and internationally. The government must enforce greater energy efficiency measures. This report clearly demonstrates the urgent need for action now if we are to have any hope of meeting the UK's commitments under the Kyoto agreement." ENDS Notes for Editors: (1) http://www.e-collaboration.co.uk/tyndall/media/press_releases/tyndallpr21sep Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 22nd September 2005 No New Airports, say Greens Fuel tax needed now to curb emissions The Green Party today renewed its demand for a tax on aviation fuel, in response to the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research report stating that ignoring aviation had led to a "serious underestimation" of the effort needed to meet Kyoto carbon emissions reduction targets.(1) Scarborough Green Party Press Officer Dilys Cluer commented: "For any real defence against the growing ravages of climate change we must have state measures to enforce policies that will limit our daily increasing greenhouse gas emissions. Flight levels are not going to spontaneously begin to fall - in fact, we know they are going to continue to rise. "But New Labour has failed dismally to utilise the power of government to protect us from further global warming. Greenhouse gas emissions have actually risen since 1997, making Blair's claim to have climate change at the heart of his agenda risible. "Locally, too, we need new policies. Those who advocate a new airport near to Scarborough should face the real world and the different, better future which we must start building now. "Aviation fuel must be taxed, both domestically and internationally. The government must enforce greater energy efficiency measures. This report clearly demonstrates the urgent need for action now if we are to have any hope of meeting the UK's commitments under the Kyoto agreement." ENDS Notes for Editors: (1) http://www.e-collaboration.co.uk/tyndall/media/press_releases/tyndallpr21sep Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 22nd September 2005 No New Airports, say Greens Fuel tax needed now to curb emissions The Green Party today renewed its demand for a tax on aviation fuel, in response to the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research report stating that ignoring aviation had led to a "serious underestimation" of the effort needed to meet Kyoto carbon emissions reduction targets.(1) Scarborough Green Party Press Officer Dilys Cluer commented: "For any real defence against the growing ravages of climate change we must have state measures to enforce policies that will limit our daily increasing greenhouse gas emissions. Flight levels are not going to spontaneously begin to fall - in fact, we know they are going to continue to rise. "But New Labour has failed dismally to utilise the power of government to protect us from further global warming. Greenhouse gas emissions have actually risen since 1997, making Blair's claim to have climate change at the heart of his agenda risible. "Locally, too, we need new policies. Those who advocate a new airport near to Scarborough should face the real world and the different, better future which we must start building now. "Aviation fuel must be taxed, both domestically and internationally. The government must enforce greater energy efficiency measures. This report clearly demonstrates the urgent need for action now if we are to have any hope of meeting the UK's commitments under the Kyoto agreement." ENDS Notes for Editors: (1) http://www.e-collaboration.co.uk/tyndall/media/press_releases/tyndallpr21sep Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 22nd September 2005 No New Airports, say Greens Fuel tax needed now to curb emissions The Green Party today renewed its demand for a tax on aviation fuel, in response to the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research report stating that ignoring aviation had led to a "serious underestimation" of the effort needed to meet Kyoto carbon emissions reduction targets.(1) Scarborough Green Party Press Officer Dilys Cluer commented: "For any real defence against the growing ravages of climate change we must have state measures to enforce policies that will limit our daily increasing greenhouse gas emissions. Flight levels are not going to spontaneously begin to fall - in fact, we know they are going to continue to rise. "But New Labour has failed dismally to utilise the power of government to protect us from further global warming. Greenhouse gas emissions have actually risen since 1997, making Blair's claim to have climate change at the heart of his agenda risible. "Locally, too, we need new policies. Those who advocate a new airport near to Scarborough should face the real world and the different, better future which we must start building now. "Aviation fuel must be taxed, both domestically and internationally. The government must enforce greater energy efficiency measures. This report clearly demonstrates the urgent need for action now if we are to have any hope of meeting the UK's commitments under the Kyoto agreement." ENDS Notes for Editors: (1) http://www.e-collaboration.co.uk/tyndall/media/press_releases/tyndallpr21sep Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 22nd September 2005 No New Airports, say Greens Fuel tax needed now to curb emissions The Green Party today renewed its demand for a tax on aviation fuel, in response to the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research report stating that ignoring aviation had led to a "serious underestimation" of the effort needed to meet Kyoto carbon emissions reduction targets.(1) Scarborough Green Party Press Officer Dilys Cluer commented: "For any real defence against the growing ravages of climate change we must have state measures to enforce policies that will limit our daily increasing greenhouse gas emissions. Flight levels are not going to spontaneously begin to fall - in fact, we know they are going to continue to rise. "But New Labour has failed dismally to utilise the power of government to protect us from further global warming. Greenhouse gas emissions have actually risen since 1997, making Blair's claim to have climate change at the heart of his agenda risible. "Locally, too, we need new policies. Those who advocate a new airport near to Scarborough should face the real world and the different, better future which we must start building now. "Aviation fuel must be taxed, both domestically and internationally. The government must enforce greater energy efficiency measures. This report clearly demonstrates the urgent need for action now if we are to have any hope of meeting the UK's commitments under the Kyoto agreement." ENDS Notes for Editors: (1) http://www.e-collaboration.co.uk/tyndall/media/press_releases/tyndallpr21sep Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 22nd September 2005 No New Airports, say Greens Fuel tax needed now to curb emissions The Green Party today renewed its demand for a tax on aviation fuel, in response to the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research report stating that ignoring aviation had led to a "serious underestimation" of the effort needed to meet Kyoto carbon emissions reduction targets.(1) Scarborough Green Party Press Officer Dilys Cluer commented: "For any real defence against the growing ravages of climate change we must have state measures to enforce policies that will limit our daily increasing greenhouse gas emissions. Flight levels are not going to spontaneously begin to fall - in fact, we know they are going to continue to rise. "But New Labour has failed dismally to utilise the power of government to protect us from further global warming. Greenhouse gas emissions have actually risen since 1997, making Blair's claim to have climate change at the heart of his agenda risible. "Locally, too, we need new policies. Those who advocate a new airport near to Scarborough should face the real world and the different, better future which we must start building now. "Aviation fuel must be taxed, both domestically and internationally. The government must enforce greater energy efficiency measures. This report clearly demonstrates the urgent need for action now if we are to have any hope of meeting the UK's commitments under the Kyoto agreement." ENDS Notes for Editors: (1) http://www.e-collaboration.co.uk/tyndall/media/press_releases/tyndallpr21sep Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 22nd September 2005 No New Airports, say Greens Fuel tax needed now to curb emissions The Green Party today renewed its demand for a tax on aviation fuel, in response to the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research report stating that ignoring aviation had led to a "serious underestimation" of the effort needed to meet Kyoto carbon emissions reduction targets.(1) Scarborough Green Party Press Officer Dilys Cluer commented: "For any real defence against the growing ravages of climate change we must have state measures to enforce policies that will limit our daily increasing greenhouse gas emissions. Flight levels are not going to spontaneously begin to fall - in fact, we know they are going to continue to rise. "But New Labour has failed dismally to utilise the power of government to protect us from further global warming. Greenhouse gas emissions have actually risen since 1997, making Blair's claim to have climate change at the heart of his agenda risible. "Locally, too, we need new policies. Those who advocate a new airport near to Scarborough should face the real world and the different, better future which we must start building now. "Aviation fuel must be taxed, both domestically and internationally. The government must enforce greater energy efficiency measures. This report clearly demonstrates the urgent need for action now if we are to have any hope of meeting the UK's commitments under the Kyoto agreement." ENDS Notes for Editors: (1) http://www.e-collaboration.co.uk/tyndall/media/press_releases/tyndallpr21sep Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 22nd September 2005 No New Airports, say Greens Fuel tax needed now to curb emissions The Green Party today renewed its demand for a tax on aviation fuel, in response to the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research report stating that ignoring aviation had led to a "serious underestimation" of the effort needed to meet Kyoto carbon emissions reduction targets.(1) Scarborough Green Party Press Officer Dilys Cluer commented: "For any real defence against the growing ravages of climate change we must have state measures to enforce policies that will limit our daily increasing greenhouse gas emissions. Flight levels are not going to spontaneously begin to fall - in fact, we know they are going to continue to rise. "But New Labour has failed dismally to utilise the power of government to protect us from further global warming. Greenhouse gas emissions have actually risen since 1997, making Blair's claim to have climate change at the heart of his agenda risible. "Locally, too, we need new policies. Those who advocate a new airport near to Scarborough should face the real world and the different, better future which we must start building now. "Aviation fuel must be taxed, both domestically and internationally. The government must enforce greater energy efficiency measures. This report clearly demonstrates the urgent need for action now if we are to have any hope of meeting the UK's commitments under the Kyoto agreement." ENDS Notes for Editors: (1) http://www.e-collaboration.co.uk/tyndall/media/press_releases/tyndallpr21sep Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 22nd September 2005 No New Airports, say Greens Fuel tax needed now to curb emissions The Green Party today renewed its demand for a tax on aviation fuel, in response to the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research report stating that ignoring aviation had led to a "serious underestimation" of the effort needed to meet Kyoto carbon emissions reduction targets.(1) Scarborough Green Party Press Officer Dilys Cluer commented: "For any real defence against the growing ravages of climate change we must have state measures to enforce policies that will limit our daily increasing greenhouse gas emissions. Flight levels are not going to spontaneously begin to fall - in fact, we know they are going to continue to rise. "But New Labour has failed dismally to utilise the power of government to protect us from further global warming. Greenhouse gas emissions have actually risen since 1997, making Blair's claim to have climate change at the heart of his agenda risible. "Locally, too, we need new policies. Those who advocate a new airport near to Scarborough should face the real world and the different, better future which we must start building now. "Aviation fuel must be taxed, both domestically and internationally. The government must enforce greater energy efficiency measures. This report clearly demonstrates the urgent need for action now if we are to have any hope of meeting the UK's commitments under the Kyoto agreement." ENDS Notes for Editors: (1) http://www.e-collaboration.co.uk/tyndall/media/press_releases/tyndallpr21sep Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 22nd September 2005 No New Airports, say Greens Fuel tax needed now to curb emissions The Green Party today renewed its demand for a tax on aviation fuel, in response to the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research report stating that ignoring aviation had led to a "serious underestimation" of the effort needed to meet Kyoto carbon emissions reduction targets.(1) Scarborough Green Party Press Officer Dilys Cluer commented: "For any real defence against the growing ravages of climate change we must have state measures to enforce policies that will limit our daily increasing greenhouse gas emissions. Flight levels are not going to spontaneously begin to fall - in fact, we know they are going to continue to rise. "But New Labour has failed dismally to utilise the power of government to protect us from further global warming. Greenhouse gas emissions have actually risen since 1997, making Blair's claim to have climate change at the heart of his agenda risible. "Locally, too, we need new policies. Those who advocate a new airport near to Scarborough should face the real world and the different, better future which we must start building now. "Aviation fuel must be taxed, both domestically and internationally. The government must enforce greater energy efficiency measures. This report clearly demonstrates the urgent need for action now if we are to have any hope of meeting the UK's commitments under the Kyoto agreement." ENDS Notes for Editors: (1) http://www.e-collaboration.co.uk/tyndall/media/press_releases/tyndallpr21sep Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA | ||||||||
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6th September 2005 The Green Party has voiced its support for the ‘Stop Climate Chaos’ campaign launched recently by a coalition of non-governmental organisations with millions of members across the UK. The campaign aims to brings together voices from across the development and environmental sectors to ask for definitive action on climate change. Scarborough Green Party co-ordinator Jonathan Dixon commented: "The UK's development and faith groups need to continue pressuring the government to meet its target of cutting carbon gas emissions 20 percent by 2010 and helping developing nations deal with the complexities of global climate change. Moves to eradicate global poverty must also include investing in clean energy and low carbon technologies." The Green Party is also using this event to highlight the policy of 'contraction and convergence' (C&C). Pioneered by the Global Commons Institute, it is a strategy that advocates 'contracting' overall global emissions to a safe level while at the same time 'converging' the emissions of rich and poor countries in order to arrive at a fair distribution between nations. C&C is known to have a realistic prospect of governmental approval because it is both inclusive and constitutional. Its scientific basis and strong framework means that the UK would be allocated allowances that would reduce its emissions 90 percent by 2050. Mr Dixon continued: "The need to tackle climate change properly has never been greater and I hope the strength and breadth of this new coalition will make politicians of all parties sit up and take notice. We have had little but delay, contradictory policies and soft soap from decision-makers so far. The time for real action is now." Mr Dixon and other Scarborough Green Party members will be attending the Green Party Conference in Lancaster from 8th-11th September, where the opening speech by Professor John Whitelegg will be ‘Climate Change After the G8’. ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 6th September 2005 The Green Party has voiced its support for the ‘Stop Climate Chaos’ campaign launched recently by a coalition of non-governmental organisations with millions of members across the UK. The campaign aims to brings together voices from across the development and environmental sectors to ask for definitive action on climate change. Scarborough Green Party co-ordinator Jonathan Dixon commented: "The UK's development and faith groups need to continue pressuring the government to meet its target of cutting carbon gas emissions 20 percent by 2010 and helping developing nations deal with the complexities of global climate change. Moves to eradicate global poverty must also include investing in clean energy and low carbon technologies." The Green Party is also using this event to highlight the policy of 'contraction and convergence' (C&C). Pioneered by the Global Commons Institute, it is a strategy that advocates 'contracting' overall global emissions to a safe level while at the same time 'converging' the emissions of rich and poor countries in order to arrive at a fair distribution between nations. C&C is known to have a realistic prospect of governmental approval because it is both inclusive and constitutional. Its scientific basis and strong framework means that the UK would be allocated allowances that would reduce its emissions 90 percent by 2050. Mr Dixon continued: "The need to tackle climate change properly has never been greater and I hope the strength and breadth of this new coalition will make politicians of all parties sit up and take notice. We have had little but delay, contradictory policies and soft soap from decision-makers so far. The time for real action is now." Mr Dixon and other Scarborough Green Party members will be attending the Green Party Conference in Lancaster from 8th-11th September, where the opening speech by Professor John Whitelegg will be ‘Climate Change After the G8’. ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 6th September 2005 The Green Party has voiced its support for the ‘Stop Climate Chaos’ campaign launched recently by a coalition of non-governmental organisations with millions of members across the UK. The campaign aims to brings together voices from across the development and environmental sectors to ask for definitive action on climate change. Scarborough Green Party co-ordinator Jonathan Dixon commented: "The UK's development and faith groups need to continue pressuring the government to meet its target of cutting carbon gas emissions 20 percent by 2010 and helping developing nations deal with the complexities of global climate change. Moves to eradicate global poverty must also include investing in clean energy and low carbon technologies." The Green Party is also using this event to highlight the policy of 'contraction and convergence' (C&C). Pioneered by the Global Commons Institute, it is a strategy that advocates 'contracting' overall global emissions to a safe level while at the same time 'converging' the emissions of rich and poor countries in order to arrive at a fair distribution between nations. C&C is known to have a realistic prospect of governmental approval because it is both inclusive and constitutional. Its scientific basis and strong framework means that the UK would be allocated allowances that would reduce its emissions 90 percent by 2050. Mr Dixon continued: "The need to tackle climate change properly has never been greater and I hope the strength and breadth of this new coalition will make politicians of all parties sit up and take notice. We have had little but delay, contradictory policies and soft soap from decision-makers so far. The time for real action is now." Mr Dixon and other Scarborough Green Party members will be attending the Green Party Conference in Lancaster from 8th-11th September, where the opening speech by Professor John Whitelegg will be ‘Climate Change After the G8’. ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 6th September 2005 The Green Party has voiced its support for the ‘Stop Climate Chaos’ campaign launched recently by a coalition of non-governmental organisations with millions of members across the UK. The campaign aims to brings together voices from across the development and environmental sectors to ask for definitive action on climate change. Scarborough Green Party co-ordinator Jonathan Dixon commented: "The UK's development and faith groups need to continue pressuring the government to meet its target of cutting carbon gas emissions 20 percent by 2010 and helping developing nations deal with the complexities of global climate change. Moves to eradicate global poverty must also include investing in clean energy and low carbon technologies." The Green Party is also using this event to highlight the policy of 'contraction and convergence' (C&C). Pioneered by the Global Commons Institute, it is a strategy that advocates 'contracting' overall global emissions to a safe level while at the same time 'converging' the emissions of rich and poor countries in order to arrive at a fair distribution between nations. C&C is known to have a realistic prospect of governmental approval because it is both inclusive and constitutional. Its scientific basis and strong framework means that the UK would be allocated allowances that would reduce its emissions 90 percent by 2050. Mr Dixon continued: "The need to tackle climate change properly has never been greater and I hope the strength and breadth of this new coalition will make politicians of all parties sit up and take notice. We have had little but delay, contradictory policies and soft soap from decision-makers so far. The time for real action is now." Mr Dixon and other Scarborough Green Party members will be attending the Green Party Conference in Lancaster from 8th-11th September, where the opening speech by Professor John Whitelegg will be ‘Climate Change After the G8’. ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 6th September 2005 The Green Party has voiced its support for the ‘Stop Climate Chaos’ campaign launched recently by a coalition of non-governmental organisations with millions of members across the UK. The campaign aims to brings together voices from across the development and environmental sectors to ask for definitive action on climate change. Scarborough Green Party co-ordinator Jonathan Dixon commented: "The UK's development and faith groups need to continue pressuring the government to meet its target of cutting carbon gas emissions 20 percent by 2010 and helping developing nations deal with the complexities of global climate change. Moves to eradicate global poverty must also include investing in clean energy and low carbon technologies." The Green Party is also using this event to highlight the policy of 'contraction and convergence' (C&C). Pioneered by the Global Commons Institute, it is a strategy that advocates 'contracting' overall global emissions to a safe level while at the same time 'converging' the emissions of rich and poor countries in order to arrive at a fair distribution between nations. C&C is known to have a realistic prospect of governmental approval because it is both inclusive and constitutional. Its scientific basis and strong framework means that the UK would be allocated allowances that would reduce its emissions 90 percent by 2050. Mr Dixon continued: "The need to tackle climate change properly has never been greater and I hope the strength and breadth of this new coalition will make politicians of all parties sit up and take notice. We have had little but delay, contradictory policies and soft soap from decision-makers so far. The time for real action is now." Mr Dixon and other Scarborough Green Party members will be attending the Green Party Conference in Lancaster from 8th-11th September, where the opening speech by Professor John Whitelegg will be ‘Climate Change After the G8’. ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 6th September 2005 The Green Party has voiced its support for the ‘Stop Climate Chaos’ campaign launched recently by a coalition of non-governmental organisations with millions of members across the UK. The campaign aims to brings together voices from across the development and environmental sectors to ask for definitive action on climate change. Scarborough Green Party co-ordinator Jonathan Dixon commented: "The UK's development and faith groups need to continue pressuring the government to meet its target of cutting carbon gas emissions 20 percent by 2010 and helping developing nations deal with the complexities of global climate change. Moves to eradicate global poverty must also include investing in clean energy and low carbon technologies." The Green Party is also using this event to highlight the policy of 'contraction and convergence' (C&C). Pioneered by the Global Commons Institute, it is a strategy that advocates 'contracting' overall global emissions to a safe level while at the same time 'converging' the emissions of rich and poor countries in order to arrive at a fair distribution between nations. C&C is known to have a realistic prospect of governmental approval because it is both inclusive and constitutional. Its scientific basis and strong framework means that the UK would be allocated allowances that would reduce its emissions 90 percent by 2050. Mr Dixon continued: "The need to tackle climate change properly has never been greater and I hope the strength and breadth of this new coalition will make politicians of all parties sit up and take notice. We have had little but delay, contradictory policies and soft soap from decision-makers so far. The time for real action is now." Mr Dixon and other Scarborough Green Party members will be attending the Green Party Conference in Lancaster from 8th-11th September, where the opening speech by Professor John Whitelegg will be ‘Climate Change After the G8’. ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 6th September 2005 The Green Party has voiced its support for the ‘Stop Climate Chaos’ campaign launched recently by a coalition of non-governmental organisations with millions of members across the UK. The campaign aims to brings together voices from across the development and environmental sectors to ask for definitive action on climate change. Scarborough Green Party co-ordinator Jonathan Dixon commented: "The UK's development and faith groups need to continue pressuring the government to meet its target of cutting carbon gas emissions 20 percent by 2010 and helping developing nations deal with the complexities of global climate change. Moves to eradicate global poverty must also include investing in clean energy and low carbon technologies." The Green Party is also using this event to highlight the policy of 'contraction and convergence' (C&C). Pioneered by the Global Commons Institute, it is a strategy that advocates 'contracting' overall global emissions to a safe level while at the same time 'converging' the emissions of rich and poor countries in order to arrive at a fair distribution between nations. C&C is known to have a realistic prospect of governmental approval because it is both inclusive and constitutional. Its scientific basis and strong framework means that the UK would be allocated allowances that would reduce its emissions 90 percent by 2050. Mr Dixon continued: "The need to tackle climate change properly has never been greater and I hope the strength and breadth of this new coalition will make politicians of all parties sit up and take notice. We have had little but delay, contradictory policies and soft soap from decision-makers so far. The time for real action is now." Mr Dixon and other Scarborough Green Party members will be attending the Green Party Conference in Lancaster from 8th-11th September, where the opening speech by Professor John Whitelegg will be ‘Climate Change After the G8’. ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 6th September 2005 The Green Party has voiced its support for the ‘Stop Climate Chaos’ campaign launched recently by a coalition of non-governmental organisations with millions of members across the UK. The campaign aims to brings together voices from across the development and environmental sectors to ask for definitive action on climate change. Scarborough Green Party co-ordinator Jonathan Dixon commented: "The UK's development and faith groups need to continue pressuring the government to meet its target of cutting carbon gas emissions 20 percent by 2010 and helping developing nations deal with the complexities of global climate change. Moves to eradicate global poverty must also include investing in clean energy and low carbon technologies." The Green Party is also using this event to highlight the policy of 'contraction and convergence' (C&C). Pioneered by the Global Commons Institute, it is a strategy that advocates 'contracting' overall global emissions to a safe level while at the same time 'converging' the emissions of rich and poor countries in order to arrive at a fair distribution between nations. C&C is known to have a realistic prospect of governmental approval because it is both inclusive and constitutional. Its scientific basis and strong framework means that the UK would be allocated allowances that would reduce its emissions 90 percent by 2050. Mr Dixon continued: "The need to tackle climate change properly has never been greater and I hope the strength and breadth of this new coalition will make politicians of all parties sit up and take notice. We have had little but delay, contradictory policies and soft soap from decision-makers so far. The time for real action is now." Mr Dixon and other Scarborough Green Party members will be attending the Green Party Conference in Lancaster from 8th-11th September, where the opening speech by Professor John Whitelegg will be ‘Climate Change After the G8’. ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 6th September 2005 The Green Party has voiced its support for the ‘Stop Climate Chaos’ campaign launched recently by a coalition of non-governmental organisations with millions of members across the UK. The campaign aims to brings together voices from across the development and environmental sectors to ask for definitive action on climate change. Scarborough Green Party co-ordinator Jonathan Dixon commented: "The UK's development and faith groups need to continue pressuring the government to meet its target of cutting carbon gas emissions 20 percent by 2010 and helping developing nations deal with the complexities of global climate change. Moves to eradicate global poverty must also include investing in clean energy and low carbon technologies." The Green Party is also using this event to highlight the policy of 'contraction and convergence' (C&C). Pioneered by the Global Commons Institute, it is a strategy that advocates 'contracting' overall global emissions to a safe level while at the same time 'converging' the emissions of rich and poor countries in order to arrive at a fair distribution between nations. C&C is known to have a realistic prospect of governmental approval because it is both inclusive and constitutional. Its scientific basis and strong framework means that the UK would be allocated allowances that would reduce its emissions 90 percent by 2050. Mr Dixon continued: "The need to tackle climate change properly has never been greater and I hope the strength and breadth of this new coalition will make politicians of all parties sit up and take notice. We have had little but delay, contradictory policies and soft soap from decision-makers so far. The time for real action is now." Mr Dixon and other Scarborough Green Party members will be attending the Green Party Conference in Lancaster from 8th-11th September, where the opening speech by Professor John Whitelegg will be ‘Climate Change After the G8’. ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 6th September 2005 The Green Party has voiced its support for the ‘Stop Climate Chaos’ campaign launched recently by a coalition of non-governmental organisations with millions of members across the UK. The campaign aims to brings together voices from across the development and environmental sectors to ask for definitive action on climate change. Scarborough Green Party co-ordinator Jonathan Dixon commented: "The UK's development and faith groups need to continue pressuring the government to meet its target of cutting carbon gas emissions 20 percent by 2010 and helping developing nations deal with the complexities of global climate change. Moves to eradicate global poverty must also include investing in clean energy and low carbon technologies." The Green Party is also using this event to highlight the policy of 'contraction and convergence' (C&C). Pioneered by the Global Commons Institute, it is a strategy that advocates 'contracting' overall global emissions to a safe level while at the same time 'converging' the emissions of rich and poor countries in order to arrive at a fair distribution between nations. C&C is known to have a realistic prospect of governmental approval because it is both inclusive and constitutional. Its scientific basis and strong framework means that the UK would be allocated allowances that would reduce its emissions 90 percent by 2050. Mr Dixon continued: "The need to tackle climate change properly has never been greater and I hope the strength and breadth of this new coalition will make politicians of all parties sit up and take notice. We have had little but delay, contradictory policies and soft soap from decision-makers so far. The time for real action is now." Mr Dixon and other Scarborough Green Party members will be attending the Green Party Conference in Lancaster from 8th-11th September, where the opening speech by Professor John Whitelegg will be ‘Climate Change After the G8’. ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA | ||||||||
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Members of Scarborough Green Party say they're very pleased with the response to the Party's national Spring Conference, which was held in the town last week. The Conference was held at the Spa and finished on Sunday."Feedback from members was very positive", said Dilys Cluer, Scarborough Green Party's Co-Ordinator. "Scarborough is a very popular venue, despite the fact that it's such a long way for many members to travel from the South of the country. People love the town, and the Spa itself is a wonderful conference venue with very helpful and friendly staff. One member said that after seeing the town for the first time last week, he was planning to return in the summer for his holidays." Some of the Conference events were open to members of the public. Thursday 16th March saw a packed room at the Library in Vernon Road for a public meeting on the subject of society's fossil fuel dependency, featuring author and environmental consultant Paul Mobbs. "It was a fascinating, informative and thought-provoking presentation, which I'm sure everyone who saw it got something from", said Jonathan Dixon, Scarborough Green Party's Press Officer and former General Election Candidate, who also spoke at the meeting. "The message came across very clearly that the way we live now simply cannot continue, and that we need to dramatically reduce our addiction to oil." Saturday at the Conference featured a selection of stalls which members of the public could browse round. There were opportunities to pick up information, buy fairtrade and organic produce, and sample natural therapies. "It was good to see local people coming in to see what was happening, and make a connection with the Green Party in this way", said Annie Willerton, who organised the stalls. "It helped people to see that they had a lot in common with the Greens and our ideas, and a few people decided to join the Party there and then." Amongst the more formal business of the Conference, the Greens approved a new Health policy, along with other motions on issues such as air travel, Iraq, and animal testing. Members of Scarborough Green Party say they're very pleased with the response to the Party's national Spring Conference, which was held in the town last week. The Conference was held at the Spa and finished on Sunday."Feedback from members was very positive", said Dilys Cluer, Scarborough Green Party's Co-Ordinator. "Scarborough is a very popular venue, despite the fact that it's such a long way for many members to travel from the South of the country. People love the town, and the Spa itself is a wonderful conference venue with very helpful and friendly staff. One member said that after seeing the town for the first time last week, he was planning to return in the summer for his holidays." Some of the Conference events were open to members of the public. Thursday 16th March saw a packed room at the Library in Vernon Road for a public meeting on the subject of society's fossil fuel dependency, featuring author and environmental consultant Paul Mobbs. "It was a fascinating, informative and thought-provoking presentation, which I'm sure everyone who saw it got something from", said Jonathan Dixon, Scarborough Green Party's Press Officer and former General Election Candidate, who also spoke at the meeting. "The message came across very clearly that the way we live now simply cannot continue, and that we need to dramatically reduce our addiction to oil." Saturday at the Conference featured a selection of stalls which members of the public could browse round. There were opportunities to pick up information, buy fairtrade and organic produce, and sample natural therapies. "It was good to see local people coming in to see what was happening, and make a connection with the Green Party in this way", said Annie Willerton, who organised the stalls. "It helped people to see that they had a lot in common with the Greens and our ideas, and a few people decided to join the Party there and then." Amongst the more formal business of the Conference, the Greens approved a new Health policy, along with other motions on issues such as air travel, Iraq, and animal testing. Members of Scarborough Green Party say they're very pleased with the response to the Party's national Spring Conference, which was held in the town last week. The Conference was held at the Spa and finished on Sunday."Feedback from members was very positive", said Dilys Cluer, Scarborough Green Party's Co-Ordinator. "Scarborough is a very popular venue, despite the fact that it's such a long way for many members to travel from the South of the country. People love the town, and the Spa itself is a wonderful conference venue with very helpful and friendly staff. One member said that after seeing the town for the first time last week, he was planning to return in the summer for his holidays." Some of the Conference events were open to members of the public. Thursday 16th March saw a packed room at the Library in Vernon Road for a public meeting on the subject of society's fossil fuel dependency, featuring author and environmental consultant Paul Mobbs. "It was a fascinating, informative and thought-provoking presentation, which I'm sure everyone who saw it got something from", said Jonathan Dixon, Scarborough Green Party's Press Officer and former General Election Candidate, who also spoke at the meeting. "The message came across very clearly that the way we live now simply cannot continue, and that we need to dramatically reduce our addiction to oil." Saturday at the Conference featured a selection of stalls which members of the public could browse round. There were opportunities to pick up information, buy fairtrade and organic produce, and sample natural therapies. "It was good to see local people coming in to see what was happening, and make a connection with the Green Party in this way", said Annie Willerton, who organised the stalls. "It helped people to see that they had a lot in common with the Greens and our ideas, and a few people decided to join the Party there and then." Amongst the more formal business of the Conference, the Greens approved a new Health policy, along with other motions on issues such as air travel, Iraq, and animal testing. Members of Scarborough Green Party say they're very pleased with the response to the Party's national Spring Conference, which was held in the town last week. The Conference was held at the Spa and finished on Sunday."Feedback from members was very positive", said Dilys Cluer, Scarborough Green Party's Co-Ordinator. "Scarborough is a very popular venue, despite the fact that it's such a long way for many members to travel from the South of the country. People love the town, and the Spa itself is a wonderful conference venue with very helpful and friendly staff. One member said that after seeing the town for the first time last week, he was planning to return in the summer for his holidays." Some of the Conference events were open to members of the public. Thursday 16th March saw a packed room at the Library in Vernon Road for a public meeting on the subject of society's fossil fuel dependency, featuring author and environmental consultant Paul Mobbs. "It was a fascinating, informative and thought-provoking presentation, which I'm sure everyone who saw it got something from", said Jonathan Dixon, Scarborough Green Party's Press Officer and former General Election Candidate, who also spoke at the meeting. "The message came across very clearly that the way we live now simply cannot continue, and that we need to dramatically reduce our addiction to oil." Saturday at the Conference featured a selection of stalls which members of the public could browse round. There were opportunities to pick up information, buy fairtrade and organic produce, and sample natural therapies. "It was good to see local people coming in to see what was happening, and make a connection with the Green Party in this way", said Annie Willerton, who organised the stalls. "It helped people to see that they had a lot in common with the Greens and our ideas, and a few people decided to join the Party there and then." Amongst the more formal business of the Conference, the Greens approved a new Health policy, along with other motions on issues such as air travel, Iraq, and animal testing. Members of Scarborough Green Party say they're very pleased with the response to the Party's national Spring Conference, which was held in the town last week. The Conference was held at the Spa and finished on Sunday."Feedback from members was very positive", said Dilys Cluer, Scarborough Green Party's Co-Ordinator. "Scarborough is a very popular venue, despite the fact that it's such a long way for many members to travel from the South of the country. People love the town, and the Spa itself is a wonderful conference venue with very helpful and friendly staff. One member said that after seeing the town for the first time last week, he was planning to return in the summer for his holidays." Some of the Conference events were open to members of the public. Thursday 16th March saw a packed room at the Library in Vernon Road for a public meeting on the subject of society's fossil fuel dependency, featuring author and environmental consultant Paul Mobbs. "It was a fascinating, informative and thought-provoking presentation, which I'm sure everyone who saw it got something from", said Jonathan Dixon, Scarborough Green Party's Press Officer and former General Election Candidate, who also spoke at the meeting. "The message came across very clearly that the way we live now simply cannot continue, and that we need to dramatically reduce our addiction to oil." Saturday at the Conference featured a selection of stalls which members of the public could browse round. There were opportunities to pick up information, buy fairtrade and organic produce, and sample natural therapies. "It was good to see local people coming in to see what was happening, and make a connection with the Green Party in this way", said Annie Willerton, who organised the stalls. "It helped people to see that they had a lot in common with the Greens and our ideas, and a few people decided to join the Party there and then." Amongst the more formal business of the Conference, the Greens approved a new Health policy, along with other motions on issues such as air travel, Iraq, and animal testing. Members of Scarborough Green Party say they're very pleased with the response to the Party's national Spring Conference, which was held in the town last week. The Conference was held at the Spa and finished on Sunday."Feedback from members was very positive", said Dilys Cluer, Scarborough Green Party's Co-Ordinator. "Scarborough is a very popular venue, despite the fact that it's such a long way for many members to travel from the South of the country. People love the town, and the Spa itself is a wonderful conference venue with very helpful and friendly staff. One member said that after seeing the town for the first time last week, he was planning to return in the summer for his holidays." Some of the Conference events were open to members of the public. Thursday 16th March saw a packed room at the Library in Vernon Road for a public meeting on the subject of society's fossil fuel dependency, featuring author and environmental consultant Paul Mobbs. "It was a fascinating, informative and thought-provoking presentation, which I'm sure everyone who saw it got something from", said Jonathan Dixon, Scarborough Green Party's Press Officer and former General Election Candidate, who also spoke at the meeting. "The message came across very clearly that the way we live now simply cannot continue, and that we need to dramatically reduce our addiction to oil." Saturday at the Conference featured a selection of stalls which members of the public could browse round. There were opportunities to pick up information, buy fairtrade and organic produce, and sample natural therapies. "It was good to see local people coming in to see what was happening, and make a connection with the Green Party in this way", said Annie Willerton, who organised the stalls. "It helped people to see that they had a lot in common with the Greens and our ideas, and a few people decided to join the Party there and then." Amongst the more formal business of the Conference, the Greens approved a new Health policy, along with other motions on issues such as air travel, Iraq, and animal testing. Members of Scarborough Green Party say they're very pleased with the response to the Party's national Spring Conference, which was held in the town last week. The Conference was held at the Spa and finished on Sunday."Feedback from members was very positive", said Dilys Cluer, Scarborough Green Party's Co-Ordinator. "Scarborough is a very popular venue, despite the fact that it's such a long way for many members to travel from the South of the country. People love the town, and the Spa itself is a wonderful conference venue with very helpful and friendly staff. One member said that after seeing the town for the first time last week, he was planning to return in the summer for his holidays." Some of the Conference events were open to members of the public. Thursday 16th March saw a packed room at the Library in Vernon Road for a public meeting on the subject of society's fossil fuel dependency, featuring author and environmental consultant Paul Mobbs. "It was a fascinating, informative and thought-provoking presentation, which I'm sure everyone who saw it got something from", said Jonathan Dixon, Scarborough Green Party's Press Officer and former General Election Candidate, who also spoke at the meeting. "The message came across very clearly that the way we live now simply cannot continue, and that we need to dramatically reduce our addiction to oil." Saturday at the Conference featured a selection of stalls which members of the public could browse round. There were opportunities to pick up information, buy fairtrade and organic produce, and sample natural therapies. "It was good to see local people coming in to see what was happening, and make a connection with the Green Party in this way", said Annie Willerton, who organised the stalls. "It helped people to see that they had a lot in common with the Greens and our ideas, and a few people decided to join the Party there and then." Amongst the more formal business of the Conference, the Greens approved a new Health policy, along with other motions on issues such as air travel, Iraq, and animal testing. Members of Scarborough Green Party say they're very pleased with the response to the Party's national Spring Conference, which was held in the town last week. The Conference was held at the Spa and finished on Sunday."Feedback from members was very positive", said Dilys Cluer, Scarborough Green Party's Co-Ordinator. "Scarborough is a very popular venue, despite the fact that it's such a long way for many members to travel from the South of the country. People love the town, and the Spa itself is a wonderful conference venue with very helpful and friendly staff. One member said that after seeing the town for the first time last week, he was planning to return in the summer for his holidays." Some of the Conference events were open to members of the public. Thursday 16th March saw a packed room at the Library in Vernon Road for a public meeting on the subject of society's fossil fuel dependency, featuring author and environmental consultant Paul Mobbs. "It was a fascinating, informative and thought-provoking presentation, which I'm sure everyone who saw it got something from", said Jonathan Dixon, Scarborough Green Party's Press Officer and former General Election Candidate, who also spoke at the meeting. "The message came across very clearly that the way we live now simply cannot continue, and that we need to dramatically reduce our addiction to oil." Saturday at the Conference featured a selection of stalls which members of the public could browse round. There were opportunities to pick up information, buy fairtrade and organic produce, and sample natural therapies. "It was good to see local people coming in to see what was happening, and make a connection with the Green Party in this way", said Annie Willerton, who organised the stalls. "It helped people to see that they had a lot in common with the Greens and our ideas, and a few people decided to join the Party there and then." Amongst the more formal business of the Conference, the Greens approved a new Health policy, along with other motions on issues such as air travel, Iraq, and animal testing. Members of Scarborough Green Party say they're very pleased with the response to the Party's national Spring Conference, which was held in the town last week. The Conference was held at the Spa and finished on Sunday."Feedback from members was very positive", said Dilys Cluer, Scarborough Green Party's Co-Ordinator. "Scarborough is a very popular venue, despite the fact that it's such a long way for many members to travel from the South of the country. People love the town, and the Spa itself is a wonderful conference venue with very helpful and friendly staff. One member said that after seeing the town for the first time last week, he was planning to return in the summer for his holidays." Some of the Conference events were open to members of the public. Thursday 16th March saw a packed room at the Library in Vernon Road for a public meeting on the subject of society's fossil fuel dependency, featuring author and environmental consultant Paul Mobbs. "It was a fascinating, informative and thought-provoking presentation, which I'm sure everyone who saw it got something from", said Jonathan Dixon, Scarborough Green Party's Press Officer and former General Election Candidate, who also spoke at the meeting. "The message came across very clearly that the way we live now simply cannot continue, and that we need to dramatically reduce our addiction to oil." Saturday at the Conference featured a selection of stalls which members of the public could browse round. There were opportunities to pick up information, buy fairtrade and organic produce, and sample natural therapies. "It was good to see local people coming in to see what was happening, and make a connection with the Green Party in this way", said Annie Willerton, who organised the stalls. "It helped people to see that they had a lot in common with the Greens and our ideas, and a few people decided to join the Party there and then." Amongst the more formal business of the Conference, the Greens approved a new Health policy, along with other motions on issues such as air travel, Iraq, and animal testing. Members of Scarborough Green Party say they're very pleased with the response to the Party's national Spring Conference, which was held in the town last week. The Conference was held at the Spa and finished on Sunday."Feedback from members was very positive", said Dilys Cluer, Scarborough Green Party's Co-Ordinator. "Scarborough is a very popular venue, despite the fact that it's such a long way for many members to travel from the South of the country. People love the town, and the Spa itself is a wonderful conference venue with very helpful and friendly staff. One member said that after seeing the town for the first time last week, he was planning to return in the summer for his holidays." Some of the Conference events were open to members of the public. Thursday 16th March saw a packed room at the Library in Vernon Road for a public meeting on the subject of society's fossil fuel dependency, featuring author and environmental consultant Paul Mobbs. "It was a fascinating, informative and thought-provoking presentation, which I'm sure everyone who saw it got something from", said Jonathan Dixon, Scarborough Green Party's Press Officer and former General Election Candidate, who also spoke at the meeting. "The message came across very clearly that the way we live now simply cannot continue, and that we need to dramatically reduce our addiction to oil." Saturday at the Conference featured a selection of stalls which members of the public could browse round. There were opportunities to pick up information, buy fairtrade and organic produce, and sample natural therapies. "It was good to see local people coming in to see what was happening, and make a connection with the Green Party in this way", said Annie Willerton, who organised the stalls. "It helped people to see that they had a lot in common with the Greens and our ideas, and a few people decided to join the Party there and then." Amongst the more formal business of the Conference, the Greens approved a new Health policy, along with other motions on issues such as air travel, Iraq, and animal testing. | ||||||||
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17th May 2006 Jonathan Dixon, the newly elected Green Party councillor for Stepney ward, will be in Scarborough town centre on Saturday 20th May. Cllr Dixon will be on hand to meet members of the public and answer questions from 10.30 - 11.30 at a Green Party stall in the pedestrian precinct. The Green Party is holding the stall to highlight the campaign against climate change on a national day of action. The Campaign Against Climate Change is organising a huge demonstration in London for Saturday 4th November to coincide with international climate talks, and is already beginning to raise awareness country-wide. At the stall, people will be able to sign up for further information about this action and transport to the demonstration. The Green Party also has a campaign ‘Green Energy Works’ and will be offering information on switching to a ‘green’ electricity supplier and on applying for a grant to help with the installation of renewable energy technology such as solar panels or small wind turbines. “We need to act against climate change at all levels in order to be effective,” said Scarborough Green Party co-ordinator Dilys Cluer. “International and national action is vital, but there is much that can also be done by local councils and by individuals. Switching to a renewable electricity provider is the easiest and most effective first step which you can take. “Installing your own renewable energy is more expensive, but gives more energy security in the long run. Scarborough needs some businesses and individuals who are able to afford it to set the example.” The stall, in Westborough in the area near the Brunswick Pavilion, will run from 10.30 until at least 1.30, weather permitting, and will also offer general information about the Green Party. ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 19 Alexandra Park Scarborough YO12 5JN 17th May 2006 Jonathan Dixon, the newly elected Green Party councillor for Stepney ward, will be in Scarborough town centre on Saturday 20th May. Cllr Dixon will be on hand to meet members of the public and answer questions from 10.30 - 11.30 at a Green Party stall in the pedestrian precinct. The Green Party is holding the stall to highlight the campaign against climate change on a national day of action. The Campaign Against Climate Change is organising a huge demonstration in London for Saturday 4th November to coincide with international climate talks, and is already beginning to raise awareness country-wide. At the stall, people will be able to sign up for further information about this action and transport to the demonstration. The Green Party also has a campaign ‘Green Energy Works’ and will be offering information on switching to a ‘green’ electricity supplier and on applying for a grant to help with the installation of renewable energy technology such as solar panels or small wind turbines. “We need to act against climate change at all levels in order to be effective,” said Scarborough Green Party co-ordinator Dilys Cluer. “International and national action is vital, but there is much that can also be done by local councils and by individuals. Switching to a renewable electricity provider is the easiest and most effective first step which you can take. “Installing your own renewable energy is more expensive, but gives more energy security in the long run. Scarborough needs some businesses and individuals who are able to afford it to set the example.” The stall, in Westborough in the area near the Brunswick Pavilion, will run from 10.30 until at least 1.30, weather permitting, and will also offer general information about the Green Party. ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 19 Alexandra Park Scarborough YO12 5JN 17th May 2006 Jonathan Dixon, the newly elected Green Party councillor for Stepney ward, will be in Scarborough town centre on Saturday 20th May. Cllr Dixon will be on hand to meet members of the public and answer questions from 10.30 - 11.30 at a Green Party stall in the pedestrian precinct. The Green Party is holding the stall to highlight the campaign against climate change on a national day of action. The Campaign Against Climate Change is organising a huge demonstration in London for Saturday 4th November to coincide with international climate talks, and is already beginning to raise awareness country-wide. At the stall, people will be able to sign up for further information about this action and transport to the demonstration. The Green Party also has a campaign ‘Green Energy Works’ and will be offering information on switching to a ‘green’ electricity supplier and on applying for a grant to help with the installation of renewable energy technology such as solar panels or small wind turbines. “We need to act against climate change at all levels in order to be effective,” said Scarborough Green Party co-ordinator Dilys Cluer. “International and national action is vital, but there is much that can also be done by local councils and by individuals. Switching to a renewable electricity provider is the easiest and most effective first step which you can take. “Installing your own renewable energy is more expensive, but gives more energy security in the long run. Scarborough needs some businesses and individuals who are able to afford it to set the example.” The stall, in Westborough in the area near the Brunswick Pavilion, will run from 10.30 until at least 1.30, weather permitting, and will also offer general information about the Green Party. ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 19 Alexandra Park Scarborough YO12 5JN 17th May 2006 Jonathan Dixon, the newly elected Green Party councillor for Stepney ward, will be in Scarborough town centre on Saturday 20th May. Cllr Dixon will be on hand to meet members of the public and answer questions from 10.30 - 11.30 at a Green Party stall in the pedestrian precinct. The Green Party is holding the stall to highlight the campaign against climate change on a national day of action. The Campaign Against Climate Change is organising a huge demonstration in London for Saturday 4th November to coincide with international climate talks, and is already beginning to raise awareness country-wide. At the stall, people will be able to sign up for further information about this action and transport to the demonstration. The Green Party also has a campaign ‘Green Energy Works’ and will be offering information on switching to a ‘green’ electricity supplier and on applying for a grant to help with the installation of renewable energy technology such as solar panels or small wind turbines. “We need to act against climate change at all levels in order to be effective,” said Scarborough Green Party co-ordinator Dilys Cluer. “International and national action is vital, but there is much that can also be done by local councils and by individuals. Switching to a renewable electricity provider is the easiest and most effective first step which you can take. “Installing your own renewable energy is more expensive, but gives more energy security in the long run. Scarborough needs some businesses and individuals who are able to afford it to set the example.” The stall, in Westborough in the area near the Brunswick Pavilion, will run from 10.30 until at least 1.30, weather permitting, and will also offer general information about the Green Party. ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 19 Alexandra Park Scarborough YO12 5JN 17th May 2006 Jonathan Dixon, the newly elected Green Party councillor for Stepney ward, will be in Scarborough town centre on Saturday 20th May. Cllr Dixon will be on hand to meet members of the public and answer questions from 10.30 - 11.30 at a Green Party stall in the pedestrian precinct. The Green Party is holding the stall to highlight the campaign against climate change on a national day of action. The Campaign Against Climate Change is organising a huge demonstration in London for Saturday 4th November to coincide with international climate talks, and is already beginning to raise awareness country-wide. At the stall, people will be able to sign up for further information about this action and transport to the demonstration. The Green Party also has a campaign ‘Green Energy Works’ and will be offering information on switching to a ‘green’ electricity supplier and on applying for a grant to help with the installation of renewable energy technology such as solar panels or small wind turbines. “We need to act against climate change at all levels in order to be effective,” said Scarborough Green Party co-ordinator Dilys Cluer. “International and national action is vital, but there is much that can also be done by local councils and by individuals. Switching to a renewable electricity provider is the easiest and most effective first step which you can take. “Installing your own renewable energy is more expensive, but gives more energy security in the long run. Scarborough needs some businesses and individuals who are able to afford it to set the example.” The stall, in Westborough in the area near the Brunswick Pavilion, will run from 10.30 until at least 1.30, weather permitting, and will also offer general information about the Green Party. ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 19 Alexandra Park Scarborough YO12 5JN 17th May 2006 Jonathan Dixon, the newly elected Green Party councillor for Stepney ward, will be in Scarborough town centre on Saturday 20th May. Cllr Dixon will be on hand to meet members of the public and answer questions from 10.30 - 11.30 at a Green Party stall in the pedestrian precinct. The Green Party is holding the stall to highlight the campaign against climate change on a national day of action. The Campaign Against Climate Change is organising a huge demonstration in London for Saturday 4th November to coincide with international climate talks, and is already beginning to raise awareness country-wide. At the stall, people will be able to sign up for further information about this action and transport to the demonstration. The Green Party also has a campaign ‘Green Energy Works’ and will be offering information on switching to a ‘green’ electricity supplier and on applying for a grant to help with the installation of renewable energy technology such as solar panels or small wind turbines. “We need to act against climate change at all levels in order to be effective,” said Scarborough Green Party co-ordinator Dilys Cluer. “International and national action is vital, but there is much that can also be done by local councils and by individuals. Switching to a renewable electricity provider is the easiest and most effective first step which you can take. “Installing your own renewable energy is more expensive, but gives more energy security in the long run. Scarborough needs some businesses and individuals who are able to afford it to set the example.” The stall, in Westborough in the area near the Brunswick Pavilion, will run from 10.30 until at least 1.30, weather permitting, and will also offer general information about the Green Party. ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 19 Alexandra Park Scarborough YO12 5JN 17th May 2006 Jonathan Dixon, the newly elected Green Party councillor for Stepney ward, will be in Scarborough town centre on Saturday 20th May. Cllr Dixon will be on hand to meet members of the public and answer questions from 10.30 - 11.30 at a Green Party stall in the pedestrian precinct. The Green Party is holding the stall to highlight the campaign against climate change on a national day of action. The Campaign Against Climate Change is organising a huge demonstration in London for Saturday 4th November to coincide with international climate talks, and is already beginning to raise awareness country-wide. At the stall, people will be able to sign up for further information about this action and transport to the demonstration. The Green Party also has a campaign ‘Green Energy Works’ and will be offering information on switching to a ‘green’ electricity supplier and on applying for a grant to help with the installation of renewable energy technology such as solar panels or small wind turbines. “We need to act against climate change at all levels in order to be effective,” said Scarborough Green Party co-ordinator Dilys Cluer. “International and national action is vital, but there is much that can also be done by local councils and by individuals. Switching to a renewable electricity provider is the easiest and most effective first step which you can take. “Installing your own renewable energy is more expensive, but gives more energy security in the long run. Scarborough needs some businesses and individuals who are able to afford it to set the example.” The stall, in Westborough in the area near the Brunswick Pavilion, will run from 10.30 until at least 1.30, weather permitting, and will also offer general information about the Green Party. ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 19 Alexandra Park Scarborough YO12 5JN 17th May 2006 Jonathan Dixon, the newly elected Green Party councillor for Stepney ward, will be in Scarborough town centre on Saturday 20th May. Cllr Dixon will be on hand to meet members of the public and answer questions from 10.30 - 11.30 at a Green Party stall in the pedestrian precinct. The Green Party is holding the stall to highlight the campaign against climate change on a national day of action. The Campaign Against Climate Change is organising a huge demonstration in London for Saturday 4th November to coincide with international climate talks, and is already beginning to raise awareness country-wide. At the stall, people will be able to sign up for further information about this action and transport to the demonstration. The Green Party also has a campaign ‘Green Energy Works’ and will be offering information on switching to a ‘green’ electricity supplier and on applying for a grant to help with the installation of renewable energy technology such as solar panels or small wind turbines. “We need to act against climate change at all levels in order to be effective,” said Scarborough Green Party co-ordinator Dilys Cluer. “International and national action is vital, but there is much that can also be done by local councils and by individuals. Switching to a renewable electricity provider is the easiest and most effective first step which you can take. “Installing your own renewable energy is more expensive, but gives more energy security in the long run. Scarborough needs some businesses and individuals who are able to afford it to set the example.” The stall, in Westborough in the area near the Brunswick Pavilion, will run from 10.30 until at least 1.30, weather permitting, and will also offer general information about the Green Party. ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 19 Alexandra Park Scarborough YO12 5JN 17th May 2006 Jonathan Dixon, the newly elected Green Party councillor for Stepney ward, will be in Scarborough town centre on Saturday 20th May. Cllr Dixon will be on hand to meet members of the public and answer questions from 10.30 - 11.30 at a Green Party stall in the pedestrian precinct. The Green Party is holding the stall to highlight the campaign against climate change on a national day of action. The Campaign Against Climate Change is organising a huge demonstration in London for Saturday 4th November to coincide with international climate talks, and is already beginning to raise awareness country-wide. At the stall, people will be able to sign up for further information about this action and transport to the demonstration. The Green Party also has a campaign ‘Green Energy Works’ and will be offering information on switching to a ‘green’ electricity supplier and on applying for a grant to help with the installation of renewable energy technology such as solar panels or small wind turbines. “We need to act against climate change at all levels in order to be effective,” said Scarborough Green Party co-ordinator Dilys Cluer. “International and national action is vital, but there is much that can also be done by local councils and by individuals. Switching to a renewable electricity provider is the easiest and most effective first step which you can take. “Installing your own renewable energy is more expensive, but gives more energy security in the long run. Scarborough needs some businesses and individuals who are able to afford it to set the example.” The stall, in Westborough in the area near the Brunswick Pavilion, will run from 10.30 until at least 1.30, weather permitting, and will also offer general information about the Green Party. ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 19 Alexandra Park Scarborough YO12 5JN 17th May 2006 Jonathan Dixon, the newly elected Green Party councillor for Stepney ward, will be in Scarborough town centre on Saturday 20th May. Cllr Dixon will be on hand to meet members of the public and answer questions from 10.30 - 11.30 at a Green Party stall in the pedestrian precinct. The Green Party is holding the stall to highlight the campaign against climate change on a national day of action. The Campaign Against Climate Change is organising a huge demonstration in London for Saturday 4th November to coincide with international climate talks, and is already beginning to raise awareness country-wide. At the stall, people will be able to sign up for further information about this action and transport to the demonstration. The Green Party also has a campaign ‘Green Energy Works’ and will be offering information on switching to a ‘green’ electricity supplier and on applying for a grant to help with the installation of renewable energy technology such as solar panels or small wind turbines. “We need to act against climate change at all levels in order to be effective,” said Scarborough Green Party co-ordinator Dilys Cluer. “International and national action is vital, but there is much that can also be done by local councils and by individuals. Switching to a renewable electricity provider is the easiest and most effective first step which you can take. “Installing your own renewable energy is more expensive, but gives more energy security in the long run. Scarborough needs some businesses and individuals who are able to afford it to set the example.” The stall, in Westborough in the area near the Brunswick Pavilion, will run from 10.30 until at least 1.30, weather permitting, and will also offer general information about the Green Party. ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 19 Alexandra Park Scarborough YO12 5JN | ||||||||
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The Green Party has expressed concern about the number of local dentists who have recently announced that they are to stop treating NHS patients. Concerns centre on how new contracts between dentists and the NHS are driving dentists to stop treating NHS dental patients altogether. "This is clearly a nationwide problem, but Scarborough, which has received national publicity in the past for its shortage of NHS dentists, will feel it more than many other places," said Jonathan Dixon, Scarborough Green Party's Press Officer. "It seems that many people in the town will be denied accessible and affordable dental care in future. Access to an NHS dentist and to free health care, including dentistry, at the point of need should be a right under the founding principles of the NHS." The national Green Party Conference will be at Scarborough Spa from Thursday this week discussing the Party's Health Policy. Stuart Jeffery, the Green Party's national Health spokesperson, said "The real issue is chronic under-funding by central government in the NHS in general. The Government has shown an inability to calculate the costs of their own policies, laying the blame on everyone else involved." "Labour's appalling record on NHS spending is beginning to hit home with reductions in access to NHS dentistry," continued Mr. Jeffery. "Despite their claims of record investment in the NHS, there has only been a 2.4% increase in funding to cover the need to increase NHS capacity. This money, under the ill-conceived internal market, has gone to fund hospital care, not dentistry. Dentistry is a vital aspect of health care, yet all too often it is ignored. We need dental services to be fully integrated into the NHS and to be funded by the NHS." The Green Party has expressed concern about the number of local dentists who have recently announced that they are to stop treating NHS patients. Concerns centre on how new contracts between dentists and the NHS are driving dentists to stop treating NHS dental patients altogether. "This is clearly a nationwide problem, but Scarborough, which has received national publicity in the past for its shortage of NHS dentists, will feel it more than many other places," said Jonathan Dixon, Scarborough Green Party's Press Officer. "It seems that many people in the town will be denied accessible and affordable dental care in future. Access to an NHS dentist and to free health care, including dentistry, at the point of need should be a right under the founding principles of the NHS." The national Green Party Conference will be at Scarborough Spa from Thursday this week discussing the Party's Health Policy. Stuart Jeffery, the Green Party's national Health spokesperson, said "The real issue is chronic under-funding by central government in the NHS in general. The Government has shown an inability to calculate the costs of their own policies, laying the blame on everyone else involved." "Labour's appalling record on NHS spending is beginning to hit home with reductions in access to NHS dentistry," continued Mr. Jeffery. "Despite their claims of record investment in the NHS, there has only been a 2.4% increase in funding to cover the need to increase NHS capacity. This money, under the ill-conceived internal market, has gone to fund hospital care, not dentistry. Dentistry is a vital aspect of health care, yet all too often it is ignored. We need dental services to be fully integrated into the NHS and to be funded by the NHS." The Green Party has expressed concern about the number of local dentists who have recently announced that they are to stop treating NHS patients. Concerns centre on how new contracts between dentists and the NHS are driving dentists to stop treating NHS dental patients altogether. "This is clearly a nationwide problem, but Scarborough, which has received national publicity in the past for its shortage of NHS dentists, will feel it more than many other places," said Jonathan Dixon, Scarborough Green Party's Press Officer. "It seems that many people in the town will be denied accessible and affordable dental care in future. Access to an NHS dentist and to free health care, including dentistry, at the point of need should be a right under the founding principles of the NHS." The national Green Party Conference will be at Scarborough Spa from Thursday this week discussing the Party's Health Policy. Stuart Jeffery, the Green Party's national Health spokesperson, said "The real issue is chronic under-funding by central government in the NHS in general. The Government has shown an inability to calculate the costs of their own policies, laying the blame on everyone else involved." "Labour's appalling record on NHS spending is beginning to hit home with reductions in access to NHS dentistry," continued Mr. Jeffery. "Despite their claims of record investment in the NHS, there has only been a 2.4% increase in funding to cover the need to increase NHS capacity. This money, under the ill-conceived internal market, has gone to fund hospital care, not dentistry. Dentistry is a vital aspect of health care, yet all too often it is ignored. We need dental services to be fully integrated into the NHS and to be funded by the NHS." The Green Party has expressed concern about the number of local dentists who have recently announced that they are to stop treating NHS patients. Concerns centre on how new contracts between dentists and the NHS are driving dentists to stop treating NHS dental patients altogether. "This is clearly a nationwide problem, but Scarborough, which has received national publicity in the past for its shortage of NHS dentists, will feel it more than many other places," said Jonathan Dixon, Scarborough Green Party's Press Officer. "It seems that many people in the town will be denied accessible and affordable dental care in future. Access to an NHS dentist and to free health care, including dentistry, at the point of need should be a right under the founding principles of the NHS." The national Green Party Conference will be at Scarborough Spa from Thursday this week discussing the Party's Health Policy. Stuart Jeffery, the Green Party's national Health spokesperson, said "The real issue is chronic under-funding by central government in the NHS in general. The Government has shown an inability to calculate the costs of their own policies, laying the blame on everyone else involved." "Labour's appalling record on NHS spending is beginning to hit home with reductions in access to NHS dentistry," continued Mr. Jeffery. "Despite their claims of record investment in the NHS, there has only been a 2.4% increase in funding to cover the need to increase NHS capacity. This money, under the ill-conceived internal market, has gone to fund hospital care, not dentistry. Dentistry is a vital aspect of health care, yet all too often it is ignored. We need dental services to be fully integrated into the NHS and to be funded by the NHS." The Green Party has expressed concern about the number of local dentists who have recently announced that they are to stop treating NHS patients. Concerns centre on how new contracts between dentists and the NHS are driving dentists to stop treating NHS dental patients altogether. "This is clearly a nationwide problem, but Scarborough, which has received national publicity in the past for its shortage of NHS dentists, will feel it more than many other places," said Jonathan Dixon, Scarborough Green Party's Press Officer. "It seems that many people in the town will be denied accessible and affordable dental care in future. Access to an NHS dentist and to free health care, including dentistry, at the point of need should be a right under the founding principles of the NHS." The national Green Party Conference will be at Scarborough Spa from Thursday this week discussing the Party's Health Policy. Stuart Jeffery, the Green Party's national Health spokesperson, said "The real issue is chronic under-funding by central government in the NHS in general. The Government has shown an inability to calculate the costs of their own policies, laying the blame on everyone else involved." "Labour's appalling record on NHS spending is beginning to hit home with reductions in access to NHS dentistry," continued Mr. Jeffery. "Despite their claims of record investment in the NHS, there has only been a 2.4% increase in funding to cover the need to increase NHS capacity. This money, under the ill-conceived internal market, has gone to fund hospital care, not dentistry. Dentistry is a vital aspect of health care, yet all too often it is ignored. We need dental services to be fully integrated into the NHS and to be funded by the NHS." The Green Party has expressed concern about the number of local dentists who have recently announced that they are to stop treating NHS patients. Concerns centre on how new contracts between dentists and the NHS are driving dentists to stop treating NHS dental patients altogether. "This is clearly a nationwide problem, but Scarborough, which has received national publicity in the past for its shortage of NHS dentists, will feel it more than many other places," said Jonathan Dixon, Scarborough Green Party's Press Officer. "It seems that many people in the town will be denied accessible and affordable dental care in future. Access to an NHS dentist and to free health care, including dentistry, at the point of need should be a right under the founding principles of the NHS." The national Green Party Conference will be at Scarborough Spa from Thursday this week discussing the Party's Health Policy. Stuart Jeffery, the Green Party's national Health spokesperson, said "The real issue is chronic under-funding by central government in the NHS in general. The Government has shown an inability to calculate the costs of their own policies, laying the blame on everyone else involved." "Labour's appalling record on NHS spending is beginning to hit home with reductions in access to NHS dentistry," continued Mr. Jeffery. "Despite their claims of record investment in the NHS, there has only been a 2.4% increase in funding to cover the need to increase NHS capacity. This money, under the ill-conceived internal market, has gone to fund hospital care, not dentistry. Dentistry is a vital aspect of health care, yet all too often it is ignored. We need dental services to be fully integrated into the NHS and to be funded by the NHS." The Green Party has expressed concern about the number of local dentists who have recently announced that they are to stop treating NHS patients. Concerns centre on how new contracts between dentists and the NHS are driving dentists to stop treating NHS dental patients altogether. "This is clearly a nationwide problem, but Scarborough, which has received national publicity in the past for its shortage of NHS dentists, will feel it more than many other places," said Jonathan Dixon, Scarborough Green Party's Press Officer. "It seems that many people in the town will be denied accessible and affordable dental care in future. Access to an NHS dentist and to free health care, including dentistry, at the point of need should be a right under the founding principles of the NHS." The national Green Party Conference will be at Scarborough Spa from Thursday this week discussing the Party's Health Policy. Stuart Jeffery, the Green Party's national Health spokesperson, said "The real issue is chronic under-funding by central government in the NHS in general. The Government has shown an inability to calculate the costs of their own policies, laying the blame on everyone else involved." "Labour's appalling record on NHS spending is beginning to hit home with reductions in access to NHS dentistry," continued Mr. Jeffery. "Despite their claims of record investment in the NHS, there has only been a 2.4% increase in funding to cover the need to increase NHS capacity. This money, under the ill-conceived internal market, has gone to fund hospital care, not dentistry. Dentistry is a vital aspect of health care, yet all too often it is ignored. We need dental services to be fully integrated into the NHS and to be funded by the NHS." The Green Party has expressed concern about the number of local dentists who have recently announced that they are to stop treating NHS patients. Concerns centre on how new contracts between dentists and the NHS are driving dentists to stop treating NHS dental patients altogether. "This is clearly a nationwide problem, but Scarborough, which has received national publicity in the past for its shortage of NHS dentists, will feel it more than many other places," said Jonathan Dixon, Scarborough Green Party's Press Officer. "It seems that many people in the town will be denied accessible and affordable dental care in future. Access to an NHS dentist and to free health care, including dentistry, at the point of need should be a right under the founding principles of the NHS." The national Green Party Conference will be at Scarborough Spa from Thursday this week discussing the Party's Health Policy. Stuart Jeffery, the Green Party's national Health spokesperson, said "The real issue is chronic under-funding by central government in the NHS in general. The Government has shown an inability to calculate the costs of their own policies, laying the blame on everyone else involved." "Labour's appalling record on NHS spending is beginning to hit home with reductions in access to NHS dentistry," continued Mr. Jeffery. "Despite their claims of record investment in the NHS, there has only been a 2.4% increase in funding to cover the need to increase NHS capacity. This money, under the ill-conceived internal market, has gone to fund hospital care, not dentistry. Dentistry is a vital aspect of health care, yet all too often it is ignored. We need dental services to be fully integrated into the NHS and to be funded by the NHS." The Green Party has expressed concern about the number of local dentists who have recently announced that they are to stop treating NHS patients. Concerns centre on how new contracts between dentists and the NHS are driving dentists to stop treating NHS dental patients altogether. "This is clearly a nationwide problem, but Scarborough, which has received national publicity in the past for its shortage of NHS dentists, will feel it more than many other places," said Jonathan Dixon, Scarborough Green Party's Press Officer. "It seems that many people in the town will be denied accessible and affordable dental care in future. Access to an NHS dentist and to free health care, including dentistry, at the point of need should be a right under the founding principles of the NHS." The national Green Party Conference will be at Scarborough Spa from Thursday this week discussing the Party's Health Policy. Stuart Jeffery, the Green Party's national Health spokesperson, said "The real issue is chronic under-funding by central government in the NHS in general. The Government has shown an inability to calculate the costs of their own policies, laying the blame on everyone else involved." "Labour's appalling record on NHS spending is beginning to hit home with reductions in access to NHS dentistry," continued Mr. Jeffery. "Despite their claims of record investment in the NHS, there has only been a 2.4% increase in funding to cover the need to increase NHS capacity. This money, under the ill-conceived internal market, has gone to fund hospital care, not dentistry. Dentistry is a vital aspect of health care, yet all too often it is ignored. We need dental services to be fully integrated into the NHS and to be funded by the NHS." The Green Party has expressed concern about the number of local dentists who have recently announced that they are to stop treating NHS patients. Concerns centre on how new contracts between dentists and the NHS are driving dentists to stop treating NHS dental patients altogether. "This is clearly a nationwide problem, but Scarborough, which has received national publicity in the past for its shortage of NHS dentists, will feel it more than many other places," said Jonathan Dixon, Scarborough Green Party's Press Officer. "It seems that many people in the town will be denied accessible and affordable dental care in future. Access to an NHS dentist and to free health care, including dentistry, at the point of need should be a right under the founding principles of the NHS." The national Green Party Conference will be at Scarborough Spa from Thursday this week discussing the Party's Health Policy. Stuart Jeffery, the Green Party's national Health spokesperson, said "The real issue is chronic under-funding by central government in the NHS in general. The Government has shown an inability to calculate the costs of their own policies, laying the blame on everyone else involved." "Labour's appalling record on NHS spending is beginning to hit home with reductions in access to NHS dentistry," continued Mr. Jeffery. "Despite their claims of record investment in the NHS, there has only been a 2.4% increase in funding to cover the need to increase NHS capacity. This money, under the ill-conceived internal market, has gone to fund hospital care, not dentistry. Dentistry is a vital aspect of health care, yet all too often it is ignored. We need dental services to be fully integrated into the NHS and to be funded by the NHS." | ||||||||
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What will we do when oil and gas supplies start to run out? It could be sooner than many of us realise, says author and environmental consultant Paul Mobbs who will be speaking at a public meeting at Scarborough Library in Vernon Road next Thursday, 16th March starting at 7.30pm. Campaigners are warning that with increasing global energy demands, finite fossil fuels will inevitably reach a point at which demand will start to outstrip the rate at which sources can be found and extracted. Mr Mobbs said "For the UK/Europe, the greatest hardships will occur with Peak Gas, which could be less than fifteen years away. We need to look at where we are now, and the physical restrictions on all forms of energy use (including renewable sources, food, etc.) in the future." Mr Mobbs, the author of the book "Energy Beyond Oil", continued "The core of the issue is how we move beyond a global energy economy dominated by oil and other fossil fuels to one based on renewable/zero fossil carbon sources." The meeting is being held on the first day of the Green Party Conference in Scarborough. Also speaking will be Jonathan Dixon, local Green candidate at the last General Election and member of the Party's Policy Committee, and Greater London Assembly Member Jenny Jones. "There are three compelling reasons why we must be looking to dramatically reduce our consumption of fossil fuels," said Mr Dixon. "We have the ever growing threat of devastating climate change. We also have the fact that fossil fuel reserves are finite and cannot go on forever, along with the fact that much of the world's oil is held in potentially volatile parts of the world. Governments need to put much more effort into both energy conservation measures and renewable energy production if we are to move away from our dangerous dependence on fossil fuels." The Green Party have invited all local councillors to attend the meeting, and hope that many local members of the public will also attend to find out how they could do something to help address the issue. The Green Party recently launched its "Green Energy Works" campaign, which aims to highlight the benefits of renewable energy over fossil fuels and nuclear power, and to vastly increase the take up of "green electricity" by households. The Party also believes that the public has an important role to play in reducing overall energy demand. "We all know that climate change is happening and it makes sense for us all to do fewer things to make it worse," said Greater London Assembly member Jenny Jones. "We could leave it to the government, but that could take a long time, so why not do those simple things that will improve the situation and can save ourselves money too, like switching off lights, insulating our houses and recylcing as much waste as we can?" FURTHER INFORMATION: 1. Summary of the book "Energy Beyond Oil": http://www.fraw.org.uk/ebo/tour_info/ebo_introduction.html 2. Green Energy Works campaign: www.greenenergyworks.org.uk What will we do when oil and gas supplies start to run out? It could be sooner than many of us realise, says author and environmental consultant Paul Mobbs who will be speaking at a public meeting at Scarborough Library in Vernon Road next Thursday, 16th March starting at 7.30pm. Campaigners are warning that with increasing global energy demands, finite fossil fuels will inevitably reach a point at which demand will start to outstrip the rate at which sources can be found and extracted. Mr Mobbs said "For the UK/Europe, the greatest hardships will occur with Peak Gas, which could be less than fifteen years away. We need to look at where we are now, and the physical restrictions on all forms of energy use (including renewable sources, food, etc.) in the future." Mr Mobbs, the author of the book "Energy Beyond Oil", continued "The core of the issue is how we move beyond a global energy economy dominated by oil and other fossil fuels to one based on renewable/zero fossil carbon sources." The meeting is being held on the first day of the Green Party Conference in Scarborough. Also speaking will be Jonathan Dixon, local Green candidate at the last General Election and member of the Party's Policy Committee, and Greater London Assembly Member Jenny Jones. "There are three compelling reasons why we must be looking to dramatically reduce our consumption of fossil fuels," said Mr Dixon. "We have the ever growing threat of devastating climate change. We also have the fact that fossil fuel reserves are finite and cannot go on forever, along with the fact that much of the world's oil is held in potentially volatile parts of the world. Governments need to put much more effort into both energy conservation measures and renewable energy production if we are to move away from our dangerous dependence on fossil fuels." The Green Party have invited all local councillors to attend the meeting, and hope that many local members of the public will also attend to find out how they could do something to help address the issue. The Green Party recently launched its "Green Energy Works" campaign, which aims to highlight the benefits of renewable energy over fossil fuels and nuclear power, and to vastly increase the take up of "green electricity" by households. The Party also believes that the public has an important role to play in reducing overall energy demand. "We all know that climate change is happening and it makes sense for us all to do fewer things to make it worse," said Greater London Assembly member Jenny Jones. "We could leave it to the government, but that could take a long time, so why not do those simple things that will improve the situation and can save ourselves money too, like switching off lights, insulating our houses and recylcing as much waste as we can?" FURTHER INFORMATION: 1. Summary of the book "Energy Beyond Oil": http://www.fraw.org.uk/ebo/tour_info/ebo_introduction.html 2. Green Energy Works campaign: www.greenenergyworks.org.uk What will we do when oil and gas supplies start to run out? It could be sooner than many of us realise, says author and environmental consultant Paul Mobbs who will be speaking at a public meeting at Scarborough Library in Vernon Road next Thursday, 16th March starting at 7.30pm. Campaigners are warning that with increasing global energy demands, finite fossil fuels will inevitably reach a point at which demand will start to outstrip the rate at which sources can be found and extracted. Mr Mobbs said "For the UK/Europe, the greatest hardships will occur with Peak Gas, which could be less than fifteen years away. We need to look at where we are now, and the physical restrictions on all forms of energy use (including renewable sources, food, etc.) in the future." Mr Mobbs, the author of the book "Energy Beyond Oil", continued "The core of the issue is how we move beyond a global energy economy dominated by oil and other fossil fuels to one based on renewable/zero fossil carbon sources." The meeting is being held on the first day of the Green Party Conference in Scarborough. Also speaking will be Jonathan Dixon, local Green candidate at the last General Election and member of the Party's Policy Committee, and Greater London Assembly Member Jenny Jones. "There are three compelling reasons why we must be looking to dramatically reduce our consumption of fossil fuels," said Mr Dixon. "We have the ever growing threat of devastating climate change. We also have the fact that fossil fuel reserves are finite and cannot go on forever, along with the fact that much of the world's oil is held in potentially volatile parts of the world. Governments need to put much more effort into both energy conservation measures and renewable energy production if we are to move away from our dangerous dependence on fossil fuels." The Green Party have invited all local councillors to attend the meeting, and hope that many local members of the public will also attend to find out how they could do something to help address the issue. The Green Party recently launched its "Green Energy Works" campaign, which aims to highlight the benefits of renewable energy over fossil fuels and nuclear power, and to vastly increase the take up of "green electricity" by households. The Party also believes that the public has an important role to play in reducing overall energy demand. "We all know that climate change is happening and it makes sense for us all to do fewer things to make it worse," said Greater London Assembly member Jenny Jones. "We could leave it to the government, but that could take a long time, so why not do those simple things that will improve the situation and can save ourselves money too, like switching off lights, insulating our houses and recylcing as much waste as we can?" FURTHER INFORMATION: 1. Summary of the book "Energy Beyond Oil": http://www.fraw.org.uk/ebo/tour_info/ebo_introduction.html 2. Green Energy Works campaign: www.greenenergyworks.org.uk What will we do when oil and gas supplies start to run out? It could be sooner than many of us realise, says author and environmental consultant Paul Mobbs who will be speaking at a public meeting at Scarborough Library in Vernon Road next Thursday, 16th March starting at 7.30pm. Campaigners are warning that with increasing global energy demands, finite fossil fuels will inevitably reach a point at which demand will start to outstrip the rate at which sources can be found and extracted. Mr Mobbs said "For the UK/Europe, the greatest hardships will occur with Peak Gas, which could be less than fifteen years away. We need to look at where we are now, and the physical restrictions on all forms of energy use (including renewable sources, food, etc.) in the future." Mr Mobbs, the author of the book "Energy Beyond Oil", continued "The core of the issue is how we move beyond a global energy economy dominated by oil and other fossil fuels to one based on renewable/zero fossil carbon sources." The meeting is being held on the first day of the Green Party Conference in Scarborough. Also speaking will be Jonathan Dixon, local Green candidate at the last General Election and member of the Party's Policy Committee, and Greater London Assembly Member Jenny Jones. "There are three compelling reasons why we must be looking to dramatically reduce our consumption of fossil fuels," said Mr Dixon. "We have the ever growing threat of devastating climate change. We also have the fact that fossil fuel reserves are finite and cannot go on forever, along with the fact that much of the world's oil is held in potentially volatile parts of the world. Governments need to put much more effort into both energy conservation measures and renewable energy production if we are to move away from our dangerous dependence on fossil fuels." The Green Party have invited all local councillors to attend the meeting, and hope that many local members of the public will also attend to find out how they could do something to help address the issue. The Green Party recently launched its "Green Energy Works" campaign, which aims to highlight the benefits of renewable energy over fossil fuels and nuclear power, and to vastly increase the take up of "green electricity" by households. The Party also believes that the public has an important role to play in reducing overall energy demand. "We all know that climate change is happening and it makes sense for us all to do fewer things to make it worse," said Greater London Assembly member Jenny Jones. "We could leave it to the government, but that could take a long time, so why not do those simple things that will improve the situation and can save ourselves money too, like switching off lights, insulating our houses and recylcing as much waste as we can?" FURTHER INFORMATION: 1. Summary of the book "Energy Beyond Oil": http://www.fraw.org.uk/ebo/tour_info/ebo_introduction.html 2. Green Energy Works campaign: www.greenenergyworks.org.uk What will we do when oil and gas supplies start to run out? It could be sooner than many of us realise, says author and environmental consultant Paul Mobbs who will be speaking at a public meeting at Scarborough Library in Vernon Road next Thursday, 16th March starting at 7.30pm. Campaigners are warning that with increasing global energy demands, finite fossil fuels will inevitably reach a point at which demand will start to outstrip the rate at which sources can be found and extracted. Mr Mobbs said "For the UK/Europe, the greatest hardships will occur with Peak Gas, which could be less than fifteen years away. We need to look at where we are now, and the physical restrictions on all forms of energy use (including renewable sources, food, etc.) in the future." Mr Mobbs, the author of the book "Energy Beyond Oil", continued "The core of the issue is how we move beyond a global energy economy dominated by oil and other fossil fuels to one based on renewable/zero fossil carbon sources." The meeting is being held on the first day of the Green Party Conference in Scarborough. Also speaking will be Jonathan Dixon, local Green candidate at the last General Election and member of the Party's Policy Committee, and Greater London Assembly Member Jenny Jones. "There are three compelling reasons why we must be looking to dramatically reduce our consumption of fossil fuels," said Mr Dixon. "We have the ever growing threat of devastating climate change. We also have the fact that fossil fuel reserves are finite and cannot go on forever, along with the fact that much of the world's oil is held in potentially volatile parts of the world. Governments need to put much more effort into both energy conservation measures and renewable energy production if we are to move away from our dangerous dependence on fossil fuels." The Green Party have invited all local councillors to attend the meeting, and hope that many local members of the public will also attend to find out how they could do something to help address the issue. The Green Party recently launched its "Green Energy Works" campaign, which aims to highlight the benefits of renewable energy over fossil fuels and nuclear power, and to vastly increase the take up of "green electricity" by households. The Party also believes that the public has an important role to play in reducing overall energy demand. "We all know that climate change is happening and it makes sense for us all to do fewer things to make it worse," said Greater London Assembly member Jenny Jones. "We could leave it to the government, but that could take a long time, so why not do those simple things that will improve the situation and can save ourselves money too, like switching off lights, insulating our houses and recylcing as much waste as we can?" FURTHER INFORMATION: 1. Summary of the book "Energy Beyond Oil": http://www.fraw.org.uk/ebo/tour_info/ebo_introduction.html 2. Green Energy Works campaign: www.greenenergyworks.org.uk What will we do when oil and gas supplies start to run out? It could be sooner than many of us realise, says author and environmental consultant Paul Mobbs who will be speaking at a public meeting at Scarborough Library in Vernon Road next Thursday, 16th March starting at 7.30pm. Campaigners are warning that with increasing global energy demands, finite fossil fuels will inevitably reach a point at which demand will start to outstrip the rate at which sources can be found and extracted. Mr Mobbs said "For the UK/Europe, the greatest hardships will occur with Peak Gas, which could be less than fifteen years away. We need to look at where we are now, and the physical restrictions on all forms of energy use (including renewable sources, food, etc.) in the future." Mr Mobbs, the author of the book "Energy Beyond Oil", continued "The core of the issue is how we move beyond a global energy economy dominated by oil and other fossil fuels to one based on renewable/zero fossil carbon sources." The meeting is being held on the first day of the Green Party Conference in Scarborough. Also speaking will be Jonathan Dixon, local Green candidate at the last General Election and member of the Party's Policy Committee, and Greater London Assembly Member Jenny Jones. "There are three compelling reasons why we must be looking to dramatically reduce our consumption of fossil fuels," said Mr Dixon. "We have the ever growing threat of devastating climate change. We also have the fact that fossil fuel reserves are finite and cannot go on forever, along with the fact that much of the world's oil is held in potentially volatile parts of the world. Governments need to put much more effort into both energy conservation measures and renewable energy production if we are to move away from our dangerous dependence on fossil fuels." The Green Party have invited all local councillors to attend the meeting, and hope that many local members of the public will also attend to find out how they could do something to help address the issue. The Green Party recently launched its "Green Energy Works" campaign, which aims to highlight the benefits of renewable energy over fossil fuels and nuclear power, and to vastly increase the take up of "green electricity" by households. The Party also believes that the public has an important role to play in reducing overall energy demand. "We all know that climate change is happening and it makes sense for us all to do fewer things to make it worse," said Greater London Assembly member Jenny Jones. "We could leave it to the government, but that could take a long time, so why not do those simple things that will improve the situation and can save ourselves money too, like switching off lights, insulating our houses and recylcing as much waste as we can?" FURTHER INFORMATION: 1. Summary of the book "Energy Beyond Oil": http://www.fraw.org.uk/ebo/tour_info/ebo_introduction.html 2. Green Energy Works campaign: www.greenenergyworks.org.uk What will we do when oil and gas supplies start to run out? It could be sooner than many of us realise, says author and environmental consultant Paul Mobbs who will be speaking at a public meeting at Scarborough Library in Vernon Road next Thursday, 16th March starting at 7.30pm. Campaigners are warning that with increasing global energy demands, finite fossil fuels will inevitably reach a point at which demand will start to outstrip the rate at which sources can be found and extracted. Mr Mobbs said "For the UK/Europe, the greatest hardships will occur with Peak Gas, which could be less than fifteen years away. We need to look at where we are now, and the physical restrictions on all forms of energy use (including renewable sources, food, etc.) in the future." Mr Mobbs, the author of the book "Energy Beyond Oil", continued "The core of the issue is how we move beyond a global energy economy dominated by oil and other fossil fuels to one based on renewable/zero fossil carbon sources." The meeting is being held on the first day of the Green Party Conference in Scarborough. Also speaking will be Jonathan Dixon, local Green candidate at the last General Election and member of the Party's Policy Committee, and Greater London Assembly Member Jenny Jones. "There are three compelling reasons why we must be looking to dramatically reduce our consumption of fossil fuels," said Mr Dixon. "We have the ever growing threat of devastating climate change. We also have the fact that fossil fuel reserves are finite and cannot go on forever, along with the fact that much of the world's oil is held in potentially volatile parts of the world. Governments need to put much more effort into both energy conservation measures and renewable energy production if we are to move away from our dangerous dependence on fossil fuels." The Green Party have invited all local councillors to attend the meeting, and hope that many local members of the public will also attend to find out how they could do something to help address the issue. The Green Party recently launched its "Green Energy Works" campaign, which aims to highlight the benefits of renewable energy over fossil fuels and nuclear power, and to vastly increase the take up of "green electricity" by households. The Party also believes that the public has an important role to play in reducing overall energy demand. "We all know that climate change is happening and it makes sense for us all to do fewer things to make it worse," said Greater London Assembly member Jenny Jones. "We could leave it to the government, but that could take a long time, so why not do those simple things that will improve the situation and can save ourselves money too, like switching off lights, insulating our houses and recylcing as much waste as we can?" FURTHER INFORMATION: 1. Summary of the book "Energy Beyond Oil": http://www.fraw.org.uk/ebo/tour_info/ebo_introduction.html 2. Green Energy Works campaign: www.greenenergyworks.org.uk What will we do when oil and gas supplies start to run out? It could be sooner than many of us realise, says author and environmental consultant Paul Mobbs who will be speaking at a public meeting at Scarborough Library in Vernon Road next Thursday, 16th March starting at 7.30pm. Campaigners are warning that with increasing global energy demands, finite fossil fuels will inevitably reach a point at which demand will start to outstrip the rate at which sources can be found and extracted. Mr Mobbs said "For the UK/Europe, the greatest hardships will occur with Peak Gas, which could be less than fifteen years away. We need to look at where we are now, and the physical restrictions on all forms of energy use (including renewable sources, food, etc.) in the future." Mr Mobbs, the author of the book "Energy Beyond Oil", continued "The core of the issue is how we move beyond a global energy economy dominated by oil and other fossil fuels to one based on renewable/zero fossil carbon sources." The meeting is being held on the first day of the Green Party Conference in Scarborough. Also speaking will be Jonathan Dixon, local Green candidate at the last General Election and member of the Party's Policy Committee, and Greater London Assembly Member Jenny Jones. "There are three compelling reasons why we must be looking to dramatically reduce our consumption of fossil fuels," said Mr Dixon. "We have the ever growing threat of devastating climate change. We also have the fact that fossil fuel reserves are finite and cannot go on forever, along with the fact that much of the world's oil is held in potentially volatile parts of the world. Governments need to put much more effort into both energy conservation measures and renewable energy production if we are to move away from our dangerous dependence on fossil fuels." The Green Party have invited all local councillors to attend the meeting, and hope that many local members of the public will also attend to find out how they could do something to help address the issue. The Green Party recently launched its "Green Energy Works" campaign, which aims to highlight the benefits of renewable energy over fossil fuels and nuclear power, and to vastly increase the take up of "green electricity" by households. The Party also believes that the public has an important role to play in reducing overall energy demand. "We all know that climate change is happening and it makes sense for us all to do fewer things to make it worse," said Greater London Assembly member Jenny Jones. "We could leave it to the government, but that could take a long time, so why not do those simple things that will improve the situation and can save ourselves money too, like switching off lights, insulating our houses and recylcing as much waste as we can?" FURTHER INFORMATION: 1. Summary of the book "Energy Beyond Oil": http://www.fraw.org.uk/ebo/tour_info/ebo_introduction.html 2. Green Energy Works campaign: www.greenenergyworks.org.uk What will we do when oil and gas supplies start to run out? It could be sooner than many of us realise, says author and environmental consultant Paul Mobbs who will be speaking at a public meeting at Scarborough Library in Vernon Road next Thursday, 16th March starting at 7.30pm. Campaigners are warning that with increasing global energy demands, finite fossil fuels will inevitably reach a point at which demand will start to outstrip the rate at which sources can be found and extracted. Mr Mobbs said "For the UK/Europe, the greatest hardships will occur with Peak Gas, which could be less than fifteen years away. We need to look at where we are now, and the physical restrictions on all forms of energy use (including renewable sources, food, etc.) in the future." Mr Mobbs, the author of the book "Energy Beyond Oil", continued "The core of the issue is how we move beyond a global energy economy dominated by oil and other fossil fuels to one based on renewable/zero fossil carbon sources." The meeting is being held on the first day of the Green Party Conference in Scarborough. Also speaking will be Jonathan Dixon, local Green candidate at the last General Election and member of the Party's Policy Committee, and Greater London Assembly Member Jenny Jones. "There are three compelling reasons why we must be looking to dramatically reduce our consumption of fossil fuels," said Mr Dixon. "We have the ever growing threat of devastating climate change. We also have the fact that fossil fuel reserves are finite and cannot go on forever, along with the fact that much of the world's oil is held in potentially volatile parts of the world. Governments need to put much more effort into both energy conservation measures and renewable energy production if we are to move away from our dangerous dependence on fossil fuels." The Green Party have invited all local councillors to attend the meeting, and hope that many local members of the public will also attend to find out how they could do something to help address the issue. The Green Party recently launched its "Green Energy Works" campaign, which aims to highlight the benefits of renewable energy over fossil fuels and nuclear power, and to vastly increase the take up of "green electricity" by households. The Party also believes that the public has an important role to play in reducing overall energy demand. "We all know that climate change is happening and it makes sense for us all to do fewer things to make it worse," said Greater London Assembly member Jenny Jones. "We could leave it to the government, but that could take a long time, so why not do those simple things that will improve the situation and can save ourselves money too, like switching off lights, insulating our houses and recylcing as much waste as we can?" FURTHER INFORMATION: 1. Summary of the book "Energy Beyond Oil": http://www.fraw.org.uk/ebo/tour_info/ebo_introduction.html 2. Green Energy Works campaign: www.greenenergyworks.org.uk What will we do when oil and gas supplies start to run out? It could be sooner than many of us realise, says author and environmental consultant Paul Mobbs who will be speaking at a public meeting at Scarborough Library in Vernon Road next Thursday, 16th March starting at 7.30pm. Campaigners are warning that with increasing global energy demands, finite fossil fuels will inevitably reach a point at which demand will start to outstrip the rate at which sources can be found and extracted. Mr Mobbs said "For the UK/Europe, the greatest hardships will occur with Peak Gas, which could be less than fifteen years away. We need to look at where we are now, and the physical restrictions on all forms of energy use (including renewable sources, food, etc.) in the future." Mr Mobbs, the author of the book "Energy Beyond Oil", continued "The core of the issue is how we move beyond a global energy economy dominated by oil and other fossil fuels to one based on renewable/zero fossil carbon sources." The meeting is being held on the first day of the Green Party Conference in Scarborough. Also speaking will be Jonathan Dixon, local Green candidate at the last General Election and member of the Party's Policy Committee, and Greater London Assembly Member Jenny Jones. "There are three compelling reasons why we must be looking to dramatically reduce our consumption of fossil fuels," said Mr Dixon. "We have the ever growing threat of devastating climate change. We also have the fact that fossil fuel reserves are finite and cannot go on forever, along with the fact that much of the world's oil is held in potentially volatile parts of the world. Governments need to put much more effort into both energy conservation measures and renewable energy production if we are to move away from our dangerous dependence on fossil fuels." The Green Party have invited all local councillors to attend the meeting, and hope that many local members of the public will also attend to find out how they could do something to help address the issue. The Green Party recently launched its "Green Energy Works" campaign, which aims to highlight the benefits of renewable energy over fossil fuels and nuclear power, and to vastly increase the take up of "green electricity" by households. The Party also believes that the public has an important role to play in reducing overall energy demand. "We all know that climate change is happening and it makes sense for us all to do fewer things to make it worse," said Greater London Assembly member Jenny Jones. "We could leave it to the government, but that could take a long time, so why not do those simple things that will improve the situation and can save ourselves money too, like switching off lights, insulating our houses and recylcing as much waste as we can?" FURTHER INFORMATION: 1. Summary of the book "Energy Beyond Oil": http://www.fraw.org.uk/ebo/tour_info/ebo_introduction.html 2. Green Energy Works campaign: www.greenenergyworks.org.uk | ||||||||
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The Green Party has written to local MPs Robert Goodwill & John Greenway to urge them to attend the House of Commons this week for a crucial vote on the environment. The Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Bill is due for its Third Reading on Friday 10th March. The Greens want to ensure that as many MPs as possible are there to support the Bill and vote it through. "Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. We need to take some very significant measures if the future for many people on the planet is not to look increasingly bleak," said Jonathan Dixon, Scarborough, Whitby & Ryedale Green Party's Press Officer. "We must reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, and this will take real action by governments to both promote energy conservation measures and stimulate the production of energy from renewable sources. This Bill would be an important step." The Greens have also asked Mr. Goodwill & Mr. Greenway to commit to not voting to expand nuclear power in future. They have sent them a copy of "The Alternative Energy Report", launched last week and commissioned by the Green Party, which sets out the case against nuclear power as compared to the alternatives. "The Government seem to be considering nuclear power as a serious option to help reduce our CO2 emissions," continued Mr. Dixon. "The Green Party is opposed to any expansion of nuclear power, as this would simply exchange one danger for another. The Alternative Energy Report shows that a twin-pronged investment in renewable alternatives and energy efficiency and conservation measures will not only deliver greater emissions reductions than nuclear power, it will deliver them more cheaply, and all without the huge safety risks inherent in the nuclear option." On Monday the Sustainable Development Commission, a Government advisory body, also rejected calls for new nuclear power stations in the UK - saying the dangers and costs outweigh any potential benefits in terms of combating climate change or guaranteeing future energy security. FURTHER INFORMATION: 1. The Sustainable Development Corporations position paper: "The role of nuclear power in a low-carbon economy" is available from http://www.sd-commission.org.uk/publications.php 2. For details of the Government's Energy Review, see http://www.dti.gov.uk/energy/review/ 3. The Green Party's Alternative Energy Report is available at http://www.greenparty.org.uk/files/reports/2006/finalfinalTheAlternativeEnergyReport.pdf The Green Party has written to local MPs Robert Goodwill & John Greenway to urge them to attend the House of Commons this week for a crucial vote on the environment. The Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Bill is due for its Third Reading on Friday 10th March. The Greens want to ensure that as many MPs as possible are there to support the Bill and vote it through. "Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. We need to take some very significant measures if the future for many people on the planet is not to look increasingly bleak," said Jonathan Dixon, Scarborough, Whitby & Ryedale Green Party's Press Officer. "We must reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, and this will take real action by governments to both promote energy conservation measures and stimulate the production of energy from renewable sources. This Bill would be an important step." The Greens have also asked Mr. Goodwill & Mr. Greenway to commit to not voting to expand nuclear power in future. They have sent them a copy of "The Alternative Energy Report", launched last week and commissioned by the Green Party, which sets out the case against nuclear power as compared to the alternatives. "The Government seem to be considering nuclear power as a serious option to help reduce our CO2 emissions," continued Mr. Dixon. "The Green Party is opposed to any expansion of nuclear power, as this would simply exchange one danger for another. The Alternative Energy Report shows that a twin-pronged investment in renewable alternatives and energy efficiency and conservation measures will not only deliver greater emissions reductions than nuclear power, it will deliver them more cheaply, and all without the huge safety risks inherent in the nuclear option." On Monday the Sustainable Development Commission, a Government advisory body, also rejected calls for new nuclear power stations in the UK - saying the dangers and costs outweigh any potential benefits in terms of combating climate change or guaranteeing future energy security. FURTHER INFORMATION: 1. The Sustainable Development Corporations position paper: "The role of nuclear power in a low-carbon economy" is available from http://www.sd-commission.org.uk/publications.php 2. For details of the Government's Energy Review, see http://www.dti.gov.uk/energy/review/ 3. The Green Party's Alternative Energy Report is available at http://www.greenparty.org.uk/files/reports/2006/finalfinalTheAlternativeEnergyReport.pdf The Green Party has written to local MPs Robert Goodwill & John Greenway to urge them to attend the House of Commons this week for a crucial vote on the environment. The Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Bill is due for its Third Reading on Friday 10th March. The Greens want to ensure that as many MPs as possible are there to support the Bill and vote it through. "Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. We need to take some very significant measures if the future for many people on the planet is not to look increasingly bleak," said Jonathan Dixon, Scarborough, Whitby & Ryedale Green Party's Press Officer. "We must reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, and this will take real action by governments to both promote energy conservation measures and stimulate the production of energy from renewable sources. This Bill would be an important step." The Greens have also asked Mr. Goodwill & Mr. Greenway to commit to not voting to expand nuclear power in future. They have sent them a copy of "The Alternative Energy Report", launched last week and commissioned by the Green Party, which sets out the case against nuclear power as compared to the alternatives. "The Government seem to be considering nuclear power as a serious option to help reduce our CO2 emissions," continued Mr. Dixon. "The Green Party is opposed to any expansion of nuclear power, as this would simply exchange one danger for another. The Alternative Energy Report shows that a twin-pronged investment in renewable alternatives and energy efficiency and conservation measures will not only deliver greater emissions reductions than nuclear power, it will deliver them more cheaply, and all without the huge safety risks inherent in the nuclear option." On Monday the Sustainable Development Commission, a Government advisory body, also rejected calls for new nuclear power stations in the UK - saying the dangers and costs outweigh any potential benefits in terms of combating climate change or guaranteeing future energy security. FURTHER INFORMATION: 1. The Sustainable Development Corporations position paper: "The role of nuclear power in a low-carbon economy" is available from http://www.sd-commission.org.uk/publications.php 2. For details of the Government's Energy Review, see http://www.dti.gov.uk/energy/review/ 3. The Green Party's Alternative Energy Report is available at http://www.greenparty.org.uk/files/reports/2006/finalfinalTheAlternativeEnergyReport.pdf The Green Party has written to local MPs Robert Goodwill & John Greenway to urge them to attend the House of Commons this week for a crucial vote on the environment. The Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Bill is due for its Third Reading on Friday 10th March. The Greens want to ensure that as many MPs as possible are there to support the Bill and vote it through. "Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. We need to take some very significant measures if the future for many people on the planet is not to look increasingly bleak," said Jonathan Dixon, Scarborough, Whitby & Ryedale Green Party's Press Officer. "We must reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, and this will take real action by governments to both promote energy conservation measures and stimulate the production of energy from renewable sources. This Bill would be an important step." The Greens have also asked Mr. Goodwill & Mr. Greenway to commit to not voting to expand nuclear power in future. They have sent them a copy of "The Alternative Energy Report", launched last week and commissioned by the Green Party, which sets out the case against nuclear power as compared to the alternatives. "The Government seem to be considering nuclear power as a serious option to help reduce our CO2 emissions," continued Mr. Dixon. "The Green Party is opposed to any expansion of nuclear power, as this would simply exchange one danger for another. The Alternative Energy Report shows that a twin-pronged investment in renewable alternatives and energy efficiency and conservation measures will not only deliver greater emissions reductions than nuclear power, it will deliver them more cheaply, and all without the huge safety risks inherent in the nuclear option." On Monday the Sustainable Development Commission, a Government advisory body, also rejected calls for new nuclear power stations in the UK - saying the dangers and costs outweigh any potential benefits in terms of combating climate change or guaranteeing future energy security. FURTHER INFORMATION: 1. The Sustainable Development Corporations position paper: "The role of nuclear power in a low-carbon economy" is available from http://www.sd-commission.org.uk/publications.php 2. For details of the Government's Energy Review, see http://www.dti.gov.uk/energy/review/ 3. The Green Party's Alternative Energy Report is available at http://www.greenparty.org.uk/files/reports/2006/finalfinalTheAlternativeEnergyReport.pdf The Green Party has written to local MPs Robert Goodwill & John Greenway to urge them to attend the House of Commons this week for a crucial vote on the environment. The Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Bill is due for its Third Reading on Friday 10th March. The Greens want to ensure that as many MPs as possible are there to support the Bill and vote it through. "Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. We need to take some very significant measures if the future for many people on the planet is not to look increasingly bleak," said Jonathan Dixon, Scarborough, Whitby & Ryedale Green Party's Press Officer. "We must reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, and this will take real action by governments to both promote energy conservation measures and stimulate the production of energy from renewable sources. This Bill would be an important step." The Greens have also asked Mr. Goodwill & Mr. Greenway to commit to not voting to expand nuclear power in future. They have sent them a copy of "The Alternative Energy Report", launched last week and commissioned by the Green Party, which sets out the case against nuclear power as compared to the alternatives. "The Government seem to be considering nuclear power as a serious option to help reduce our CO2 emissions," continued Mr. Dixon. "The Green Party is opposed to any expansion of nuclear power, as this would simply exchange one danger for another. The Alternative Energy Report shows that a twin-pronged investment in renewable alternatives and energy efficiency and conservation measures will not only deliver greater emissions reductions than nuclear power, it will deliver them more cheaply, and all without the huge safety risks inherent in the nuclear option." On Monday the Sustainable Development Commission, a Government advisory body, also rejected calls for new nuclear power stations in the UK - saying the dangers and costs outweigh any potential benefits in terms of combating climate change or guaranteeing future energy security. FURTHER INFORMATION: 1. The Sustainable Development Corporations position paper: "The role of nuclear power in a low-carbon economy" is available from http://www.sd-commission.org.uk/publications.php 2. For details of the Government's Energy Review, see http://www.dti.gov.uk/energy/review/ 3. The Green Party's Alternative Energy Report is available at http://www.greenparty.org.uk/files/reports/2006/finalfinalTheAlternativeEnergyReport.pdf The Green Party has written to local MPs Robert Goodwill & John Greenway to urge them to attend the House of Commons this week for a crucial vote on the environment. The Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Bill is due for its Third Reading on Friday 10th March. The Greens want to ensure that as many MPs as possible are there to support the Bill and vote it through. "Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. We need to take some very significant measures if the future for many people on the planet is not to look increasingly bleak," said Jonathan Dixon, Scarborough, Whitby & Ryedale Green Party's Press Officer. "We must reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, and this will take real action by governments to both promote energy conservation measures and stimulate the production of energy from renewable sources. This Bill would be an important step." The Greens have also asked Mr. Goodwill & Mr. Greenway to commit to not voting to expand nuclear power in future. They have sent them a copy of "The Alternative Energy Report", launched last week and commissioned by the Green Party, which sets out the case against nuclear power as compared to the alternatives. "The Government seem to be considering nuclear power as a serious option to help reduce our CO2 emissions," continued Mr. Dixon. "The Green Party is opposed to any expansion of nuclear power, as this would simply exchange one danger for another. The Alternative Energy Report shows that a twin-pronged investment in renewable alternatives and energy efficiency and conservation measures will not only deliver greater emissions reductions than nuclear power, it will deliver them more cheaply, and all without the huge safety risks inherent in the nuclear option." On Monday the Sustainable Development Commission, a Government advisory body, also rejected calls for new nuclear power stations in the UK - saying the dangers and costs outweigh any potential benefits in terms of combating climate change or guaranteeing future energy security. FURTHER INFORMATION: 1. The Sustainable Development Corporations position paper: "The role of nuclear power in a low-carbon economy" is available from http://www.sd-commission.org.uk/publications.php 2. For details of the Government's Energy Review, see http://www.dti.gov.uk/energy/review/ 3. The Green Party's Alternative Energy Report is available at http://www.greenparty.org.uk/files/reports/2006/finalfinalTheAlternativeEnergyReport.pdf The Green Party has written to local MPs Robert Goodwill & John Greenway to urge them to attend the House of Commons this week for a crucial vote on the environment. The Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Bill is due for its Third Reading on Friday 10th March. The Greens want to ensure that as many MPs as possible are there to support the Bill and vote it through. "Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. We need to take some very significant measures if the future for many people on the planet is not to look increasingly bleak," said Jonathan Dixon, Scarborough, Whitby & Ryedale Green Party's Press Officer. "We must reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, and this will take real action by governments to both promote energy conservation measures and stimulate the production of energy from renewable sources. This Bill would be an important step." The Greens have also asked Mr. Goodwill & Mr. Greenway to commit to not voting to expand nuclear power in future. They have sent them a copy of "The Alternative Energy Report", launched last week and commissioned by the Green Party, which sets out the case against nuclear power as compared to the alternatives. "The Government seem to be considering nuclear power as a serious option to help reduce our CO2 emissions," continued Mr. Dixon. "The Green Party is opposed to any expansion of nuclear power, as this would simply exchange one danger for another. The Alternative Energy Report shows that a twin-pronged investment in renewable alternatives and energy efficiency and conservation measures will not only deliver greater emissions reductions than nuclear power, it will deliver them more cheaply, and all without the huge safety risks inherent in the nuclear option." On Monday the Sustainable Development Commission, a Government advisory body, also rejected calls for new nuclear power stations in the UK - saying the dangers and costs outweigh any potential benefits in terms of combating climate change or guaranteeing future energy security. FURTHER INFORMATION: 1. The Sustainable Development Corporations position paper: "The role of nuclear power in a low-carbon economy" is available from http://www.sd-commission.org.uk/publications.php 2. For details of the Government's Energy Review, see http://www.dti.gov.uk/energy/review/ 3. The Green Party's Alternative Energy Report is available at http://www.greenparty.org.uk/files/reports/2006/finalfinalTheAlternativeEnergyReport.pdf The Green Party has written to local MPs Robert Goodwill & John Greenway to urge them to attend the House of Commons this week for a crucial vote on the environment. The Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Bill is due for its Third Reading on Friday 10th March. The Greens want to ensure that as many MPs as possible are there to support the Bill and vote it through. "Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. We need to take some very significant measures if the future for many people on the planet is not to look increasingly bleak," said Jonathan Dixon, Scarborough, Whitby & Ryedale Green Party's Press Officer. "We must reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, and this will take real action by governments to both promote energy conservation measures and stimulate the production of energy from renewable sources. This Bill would be an important step." The Greens have also asked Mr. Goodwill & Mr. Greenway to commit to not voting to expand nuclear power in future. They have sent them a copy of "The Alternative Energy Report", launched last week and commissioned by the Green Party, which sets out the case against nuclear power as compared to the alternatives. "The Government seem to be considering nuclear power as a serious option to help reduce our CO2 emissions," continued Mr. Dixon. "The Green Party is opposed to any expansion of nuclear power, as this would simply exchange one danger for another. The Alternative Energy Report shows that a twin-pronged investment in renewable alternatives and energy efficiency and conservation measures will not only deliver greater emissions reductions than nuclear power, it will deliver them more cheaply, and all without the huge safety risks inherent in the nuclear option." On Monday the Sustainable Development Commission, a Government advisory body, also rejected calls for new nuclear power stations in the UK - saying the dangers and costs outweigh any potential benefits in terms of combating climate change or guaranteeing future energy security. FURTHER INFORMATION: 1. The Sustainable Development Corporations position paper: "The role of nuclear power in a low-carbon economy" is available from http://www.sd-commission.org.uk/publications.php 2. For details of the Government's Energy Review, see http://www.dti.gov.uk/energy/review/ 3. The Green Party's Alternative Energy Report is available at http://www.greenparty.org.uk/files/reports/2006/finalfinalTheAlternativeEnergyReport.pdf The Green Party has written to local MPs Robert Goodwill & John Greenway to urge them to attend the House of Commons this week for a crucial vote on the environment. The Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Bill is due for its Third Reading on Friday 10th March. The Greens want to ensure that as many MPs as possible are there to support the Bill and vote it through. "Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. We need to take some very significant measures if the future for many people on the planet is not to look increasingly bleak," said Jonathan Dixon, Scarborough, Whitby & Ryedale Green Party's Press Officer. "We must reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, and this will take real action by governments to both promote energy conservation measures and stimulate the production of energy from renewable sources. This Bill would be an important step." The Greens have also asked Mr. Goodwill & Mr. Greenway to commit to not voting to expand nuclear power in future. They have sent them a copy of "The Alternative Energy Report", launched last week and commissioned by the Green Party, which sets out the case against nuclear power as compared to the alternatives. "The Government seem to be considering nuclear power as a serious option to help reduce our CO2 emissions," continued Mr. Dixon. "The Green Party is opposed to any expansion of nuclear power, as this would simply exchange one danger for another. The Alternative Energy Report shows that a twin-pronged investment in renewable alternatives and energy efficiency and conservation measures will not only deliver greater emissions reductions than nuclear power, it will deliver them more cheaply, and all without the huge safety risks inherent in the nuclear option." On Monday the Sustainable Development Commission, a Government advisory body, also rejected calls for new nuclear power stations in the UK - saying the dangers and costs outweigh any potential benefits in terms of combating climate change or guaranteeing future energy security. FURTHER INFORMATION: 1. The Sustainable Development Corporations position paper: "The role of nuclear power in a low-carbon economy" is available from http://www.sd-commission.org.uk/publications.php 2. For details of the Government's Energy Review, see http://www.dti.gov.uk/energy/review/ 3. The Green Party's Alternative Energy Report is available at http://www.greenparty.org.uk/files/reports/2006/finalfinalTheAlternativeEnergyReport.pdf The Green Party has written to local MPs Robert Goodwill & John Greenway to urge them to attend the House of Commons this week for a crucial vote on the environment. The Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Bill is due for its Third Reading on Friday 10th March. The Greens want to ensure that as many MPs as possible are there to support the Bill and vote it through. "Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. We need to take some very significant measures if the future for many people on the planet is not to look increasingly bleak," said Jonathan Dixon, Scarborough, Whitby & Ryedale Green Party's Press Officer. "We must reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, and this will take real action by governments to both promote energy conservation measures and stimulate the production of energy from renewable sources. This Bill would be an important step." The Greens have also asked Mr. Goodwill & Mr. Greenway to commit to not voting to expand nuclear power in future. They have sent them a copy of "The Alternative Energy Report", launched last week and commissioned by the Green Party, which sets out the case against nuclear power as compared to the alternatives. "The Government seem to be considering nuclear power as a serious option to help reduce our CO2 emissions," continued Mr. Dixon. "The Green Party is opposed to any expansion of nuclear power, as this would simply exchange one danger for another. The Alternative Energy Report shows that a twin-pronged investment in renewable alternatives and energy efficiency and conservation measures will not only deliver greater emissions reductions than nuclear power, it will deliver them more cheaply, and all without the huge safety risks inherent in the nuclear option." On Monday the Sustainable Development Commission, a Government advisory body, also rejected calls for new nuclear power stations in the UK - saying the dangers and costs outweigh any potential benefits in terms of combating climate change or guaranteeing future energy security. FURTHER INFORMATION: 1. The Sustainable Development Corporations position paper: "The role of nuclear power in a low-carbon economy" is available from http://www.sd-commission.org.uk/publications.php 2. For details of the Government's Energy Review, see http://www.dti.gov.uk/energy/review/ 3. 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5th December 2005 Dilys Cluer was one of an estimated 25 or so Yorkshire Green Party members on the Climate March in London on Saturday 3rd December. They joined hundreds of Green Party members and other protesters in a march and rally reckoned to number 10,000 participants. With banners proclaiming messages such as “Go Green to save the world”, “Solar not Nuclear” and “Targets now!” the march wound its way from Lincoln’s Inn Fields past the Exxon-Mobil headquarters and Downing Street to finish with a rally outside the American Embassy in Grosvenor Square. There many speakers addressed the crowd, highlighting the urgency of action to prevent climate change, the alarming signs of change which are already evident, the need to involve the United States of America, and the fact that the poorest will suffer worst. “The range of speakers was impressive and their contributions were all important,” said Ms. Cluer, “but the most rapturous welcome was for Green MEP Caroline Lucas, who spoke brilliantly as always, and for journalist George Monbiot, who had a very sobering message. “He told the crowd that cuts in carbon dioxide emissions of nintey per cent in the next 25 years are necessary if we are to save life as we know it. Nuclear power is unacceptable for many reasons, and energy efficieny and renewable power can only partly replace fossil fuels. “The blunt fact is that humankind has been living on stored energy for a few hundred years and that era is now coming to an end. We have to reduce our total use of energy now. “With the help of modern knowledge, this need not mean going back to medieval times, but it will mean change and it will have to happen very soon.” Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 5th December 2005 Dilys Cluer was one of an estimated 25 or so Yorkshire Green Party members on the Climate March in London on Saturday 3rd December. They joined hundreds of Green Party members and other protesters in a march and rally reckoned to number 10,000 participants. With banners proclaiming messages such as “Go Green to save the world”, “Solar not Nuclear” and “Targets now!” the march wound its way from Lincoln’s Inn Fields past the Exxon-Mobil headquarters and Downing Street to finish with a rally outside the American Embassy in Grosvenor Square. There many speakers addressed the crowd, highlighting the urgency of action to prevent climate change, the alarming signs of change which are already evident, the need to involve the United States of America, and the fact that the poorest will suffer worst. “The range of speakers was impressive and their contributions were all important,” said Ms. Cluer, “but the most rapturous welcome was for Green MEP Caroline Lucas, who spoke brilliantly as always, and for journalist George Monbiot, who had a very sobering message. “He told the crowd that cuts in carbon dioxide emissions of nintey per cent in the next 25 years are necessary if we are to save life as we know it. Nuclear power is unacceptable for many reasons, and energy efficieny and renewable power can only partly replace fossil fuels. “The blunt fact is that humankind has been living on stored energy for a few hundred years and that era is now coming to an end. We have to reduce our total use of energy now. “With the help of modern knowledge, this need not mean going back to medieval times, but it will mean change and it will have to happen very soon.” Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 5th December 2005 Dilys Cluer was one of an estimated 25 or so Yorkshire Green Party members on the Climate March in London on Saturday 3rd December. They joined hundreds of Green Party members and other protesters in a march and rally reckoned to number 10,000 participants. With banners proclaiming messages such as “Go Green to save the world”, “Solar not Nuclear” and “Targets now!” the march wound its way from Lincoln’s Inn Fields past the Exxon-Mobil headquarters and Downing Street to finish with a rally outside the American Embassy in Grosvenor Square. There many speakers addressed the crowd, highlighting the urgency of action to prevent climate change, the alarming signs of change which are already evident, the need to involve the United States of America, and the fact that the poorest will suffer worst. “The range of speakers was impressive and their contributions were all important,” said Ms. Cluer, “but the most rapturous welcome was for Green MEP Caroline Lucas, who spoke brilliantly as always, and for journalist George Monbiot, who had a very sobering message. “He told the crowd that cuts in carbon dioxide emissions of nintey per cent in the next 25 years are necessary if we are to save life as we know it. Nuclear power is unacceptable for many reasons, and energy efficieny and renewable power can only partly replace fossil fuels. “The blunt fact is that humankind has been living on stored energy for a few hundred years and that era is now coming to an end. We have to reduce our total use of energy now. “With the help of modern knowledge, this need not mean going back to medieval times, but it will mean change and it will have to happen very soon.” Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 5th December 2005 Dilys Cluer was one of an estimated 25 or so Yorkshire Green Party members on the Climate March in London on Saturday 3rd December. They joined hundreds of Green Party members and other protesters in a march and rally reckoned to number 10,000 participants. With banners proclaiming messages such as “Go Green to save the world”, “Solar not Nuclear” and “Targets now!” the march wound its way from Lincoln’s Inn Fields past the Exxon-Mobil headquarters and Downing Street to finish with a rally outside the American Embassy in Grosvenor Square. There many speakers addressed the crowd, highlighting the urgency of action to prevent climate change, the alarming signs of change which are already evident, the need to involve the United States of America, and the fact that the poorest will suffer worst. “The range of speakers was impressive and their contributions were all important,” said Ms. Cluer, “but the most rapturous welcome was for Green MEP Caroline Lucas, who spoke brilliantly as always, and for journalist George Monbiot, who had a very sobering message. “He told the crowd that cuts in carbon dioxide emissions of nintey per cent in the next 25 years are necessary if we are to save life as we know it. Nuclear power is unacceptable for many reasons, and energy efficieny and renewable power can only partly replace fossil fuels. “The blunt fact is that humankind has been living on stored energy for a few hundred years and that era is now coming to an end. We have to reduce our total use of energy now. “With the help of modern knowledge, this need not mean going back to medieval times, but it will mean change and it will have to happen very soon.” Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 5th December 2005 Dilys Cluer was one of an estimated 25 or so Yorkshire Green Party members on the Climate March in London on Saturday 3rd December. They joined hundreds of Green Party members and other protesters in a march and rally reckoned to number 10,000 participants. With banners proclaiming messages such as “Go Green to save the world”, “Solar not Nuclear” and “Targets now!” the march wound its way from Lincoln’s Inn Fields past the Exxon-Mobil headquarters and Downing Street to finish with a rally outside the American Embassy in Grosvenor Square. There many speakers addressed the crowd, highlighting the urgency of action to prevent climate change, the alarming signs of change which are already evident, the need to involve the United States of America, and the fact that the poorest will suffer worst. “The range of speakers was impressive and their contributions were all important,” said Ms. Cluer, “but the most rapturous welcome was for Green MEP Caroline Lucas, who spoke brilliantly as always, and for journalist George Monbiot, who had a very sobering message. “He told the crowd that cuts in carbon dioxide emissions of nintey per cent in the next 25 years are necessary if we are to save life as we know it. Nuclear power is unacceptable for many reasons, and energy efficieny and renewable power can only partly replace fossil fuels. “The blunt fact is that humankind has been living on stored energy for a few hundred years and that era is now coming to an end. We have to reduce our total use of energy now. “With the help of modern knowledge, this need not mean going back to medieval times, but it will mean change and it will have to happen very soon.” Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 5th December 2005 Dilys Cluer was one of an estimated 25 or so Yorkshire Green Party members on the Climate March in London on Saturday 3rd December. They joined hundreds of Green Party members and other protesters in a march and rally reckoned to number 10,000 participants. With banners proclaiming messages such as “Go Green to save the world”, “Solar not Nuclear” and “Targets now!” the march wound its way from Lincoln’s Inn Fields past the Exxon-Mobil headquarters and Downing Street to finish with a rally outside the American Embassy in Grosvenor Square. There many speakers addressed the crowd, highlighting the urgency of action to prevent climate change, the alarming signs of change which are already evident, the need to involve the United States of America, and the fact that the poorest will suffer worst. “The range of speakers was impressive and their contributions were all important,” said Ms. Cluer, “but the most rapturous welcome was for Green MEP Caroline Lucas, who spoke brilliantly as always, and for journalist George Monbiot, who had a very sobering message. “He told the crowd that cuts in carbon dioxide emissions of nintey per cent in the next 25 years are necessary if we are to save life as we know it. Nuclear power is unacceptable for many reasons, and energy efficieny and renewable power can only partly replace fossil fuels. “The blunt fact is that humankind has been living on stored energy for a few hundred years and that era is now coming to an end. We have to reduce our total use of energy now. “With the help of modern knowledge, this need not mean going back to medieval times, but it will mean change and it will have to happen very soon.” Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 5th December 2005 Dilys Cluer was one of an estimated 25 or so Yorkshire Green Party members on the Climate March in London on Saturday 3rd December. They joined hundreds of Green Party members and other protesters in a march and rally reckoned to number 10,000 participants. With banners proclaiming messages such as “Go Green to save the world”, “Solar not Nuclear” and “Targets now!” the march wound its way from Lincoln’s Inn Fields past the Exxon-Mobil headquarters and Downing Street to finish with a rally outside the American Embassy in Grosvenor Square. There many speakers addressed the crowd, highlighting the urgency of action to prevent climate change, the alarming signs of change which are already evident, the need to involve the United States of America, and the fact that the poorest will suffer worst. “The range of speakers was impressive and their contributions were all important,” said Ms. Cluer, “but the most rapturous welcome was for Green MEP Caroline Lucas, who spoke brilliantly as always, and for journalist George Monbiot, who had a very sobering message. “He told the crowd that cuts in carbon dioxide emissions of nintey per cent in the next 25 years are necessary if we are to save life as we know it. Nuclear power is unacceptable for many reasons, and energy efficieny and renewable power can only partly replace fossil fuels. “The blunt fact is that humankind has been living on stored energy for a few hundred years and that era is now coming to an end. We have to reduce our total use of energy now. “With the help of modern knowledge, this need not mean going back to medieval times, but it will mean change and it will have to happen very soon.” Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 5th December 2005 Dilys Cluer was one of an estimated 25 or so Yorkshire Green Party members on the Climate March in London on Saturday 3rd December. They joined hundreds of Green Party members and other protesters in a march and rally reckoned to number 10,000 participants. With banners proclaiming messages such as “Go Green to save the world”, “Solar not Nuclear” and “Targets now!” the march wound its way from Lincoln’s Inn Fields past the Exxon-Mobil headquarters and Downing Street to finish with a rally outside the American Embassy in Grosvenor Square. There many speakers addressed the crowd, highlighting the urgency of action to prevent climate change, the alarming signs of change which are already evident, the need to involve the United States of America, and the fact that the poorest will suffer worst. “The range of speakers was impressive and their contributions were all important,” said Ms. Cluer, “but the most rapturous welcome was for Green MEP Caroline Lucas, who spoke brilliantly as always, and for journalist George Monbiot, who had a very sobering message. “He told the crowd that cuts in carbon dioxide emissions of nintey per cent in the next 25 years are necessary if we are to save life as we know it. Nuclear power is unacceptable for many reasons, and energy efficieny and renewable power can only partly replace fossil fuels. “The blunt fact is that humankind has been living on stored energy for a few hundred years and that era is now coming to an end. We have to reduce our total use of energy now. “With the help of modern knowledge, this need not mean going back to medieval times, but it will mean change and it will have to happen very soon.” Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 5th December 2005 Dilys Cluer was one of an estimated 25 or so Yorkshire Green Party members on the Climate March in London on Saturday 3rd December. They joined hundreds of Green Party members and other protesters in a march and rally reckoned to number 10,000 participants. With banners proclaiming messages such as “Go Green to save the world”, “Solar not Nuclear” and “Targets now!” the march wound its way from Lincoln’s Inn Fields past the Exxon-Mobil headquarters and Downing Street to finish with a rally outside the American Embassy in Grosvenor Square. There many speakers addressed the crowd, highlighting the urgency of action to prevent climate change, the alarming signs of change which are already evident, the need to involve the United States of America, and the fact that the poorest will suffer worst. “The range of speakers was impressive and their contributions were all important,” said Ms. Cluer, “but the most rapturous welcome was for Green MEP Caroline Lucas, who spoke brilliantly as always, and for journalist George Monbiot, who had a very sobering message. “He told the crowd that cuts in carbon dioxide emissions of nintey per cent in the next 25 years are necessary if we are to save life as we know it. Nuclear power is unacceptable for many reasons, and energy efficieny and renewable power can only partly replace fossil fuels. “The blunt fact is that humankind has been living on stored energy for a few hundred years and that era is now coming to an end. We have to reduce our total use of energy now. “With the help of modern knowledge, this need not mean going back to medieval times, but it will mean change and it will have to happen very soon.” Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 5th December 2005 Dilys Cluer was one of an estimated 25 or so Yorkshire Green Party members on the Climate March in London on Saturday 3rd December. They joined hundreds of Green Party members and other protesters in a march and rally reckoned to number 10,000 participants. With banners proclaiming messages such as “Go Green to save the world”, “Solar not Nuclear” and “Targets now!” the march wound its way from Lincoln’s Inn Fields past the Exxon-Mobil headquarters and Downing Street to finish with a rally outside the American Embassy in Grosvenor Square. There many speakers addressed the crowd, highlighting the urgency of action to prevent climate change, the alarming signs of change which are already evident, the need to involve the United States of America, and the fact that the poorest will suffer worst. “The range of speakers was impressive and their contributions were all important,” said Ms. Cluer, “but the most rapturous welcome was for Green MEP Caroline Lucas, who spoke brilliantly as always, and for journalist George Monbiot, who had a very sobering message. “He told the crowd that cuts in carbon dioxide emissions of nintey per cent in the next 25 years are necessary if we are to save life as we know it. Nuclear power is unacceptable for many reasons, and energy efficieny and renewable power can only partly replace fossil fuels. “The blunt fact is that humankind has been living on stored energy for a few hundred years and that era is now coming to an end. We have to reduce our total use of energy now. “With the help of modern knowledge, this need not mean going back to medieval times, but it will mean change and it will have to happen very soon.” Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA | ||||||||
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27th November 2005 Green Party members who are travelling to London next Saturday for the Climate March have slammed Tony Blair’s recent remarks. Speaking at a summit of energy and environment ministers recently, the Prime Minister said legal targets made people worried they would have to restrict their economic growth and that no country would sacrifice their economy to meet the challenge. Green Party member Chris Phillips said: "Unchecked economic growth in the West since the eighteenth century has depended on first coal then oil. This is why we find ourselves having to deal with climate change. "Instead of tackling 'mankind's greatest challenge' at the source - an obvious solution, even to a child - Mr Blair will risk catastrophe to maintain this unsustainable perpetual growth. "The end result of ever-escalating climate change is not only damage to the planet but damage to the economy. Why does he [Mr Blair] have such trouble putting this to foreign leaders? Could US and UK ties to big business be involved?” Press Officer Dilys Cluer added, "A paradigm shift is necessary to prevent huge loss of life and environment. This is a statement of fact. Even now, in the relatively early stages, 160 000 people die every year as a result of climate change. "How can we hope for this shift when Tony Blair clearly believes preserving unfettered economic growth is more important than preserving a habitable planet? "I hope that Saturday’s demonstration will be huge and that the Prime Minister will get the message, though I am doubtful about the prospects for real change unless many more Greens are elected or public opinion swings overwhelmingly in favour of tight limits on emissions.” Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 27th November 2005 Green Party members who are travelling to London next Saturday for the Climate March have slammed Tony Blair’s recent remarks. Speaking at a summit of energy and environment ministers recently, the Prime Minister said legal targets made people worried they would have to restrict their economic growth and that no country would sacrifice their economy to meet the challenge. Green Party member Chris Phillips said: "Unchecked economic growth in the West since the eighteenth century has depended on first coal then oil. This is why we find ourselves having to deal with climate change. "Instead of tackling 'mankind's greatest challenge' at the source - an obvious solution, even to a child - Mr Blair will risk catastrophe to maintain this unsustainable perpetual growth. "The end result of ever-escalating climate change is not only damage to the planet but damage to the economy. Why does he [Mr Blair] have such trouble putting this to foreign leaders? Could US and UK ties to big business be involved?” Press Officer Dilys Cluer added, "A paradigm shift is necessary to prevent huge loss of life and environment. This is a statement of fact. Even now, in the relatively early stages, 160 000 people die every year as a result of climate change. "How can we hope for this shift when Tony Blair clearly believes preserving unfettered economic growth is more important than preserving a habitable planet? "I hope that Saturday’s demonstration will be huge and that the Prime Minister will get the message, though I am doubtful about the prospects for real change unless many more Greens are elected or public opinion swings overwhelmingly in favour of tight limits on emissions.” Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 27th November 2005 Green Party members who are travelling to London next Saturday for the Climate March have slammed Tony Blair’s recent remarks. Speaking at a summit of energy and environment ministers recently, the Prime Minister said legal targets made people worried they would have to restrict their economic growth and that no country would sacrifice their economy to meet the challenge. Green Party member Chris Phillips said: "Unchecked economic growth in the West since the eighteenth century has depended on first coal then oil. This is why we find ourselves having to deal with climate change. "Instead of tackling 'mankind's greatest challenge' at the source - an obvious solution, even to a child - Mr Blair will risk catastrophe to maintain this unsustainable perpetual growth. "The end result of ever-escalating climate change is not only damage to the planet but damage to the economy. Why does he [Mr Blair] have such trouble putting this to foreign leaders? Could US and UK ties to big business be involved?” Press Officer Dilys Cluer added, "A paradigm shift is necessary to prevent huge loss of life and environment. This is a statement of fact. Even now, in the relatively early stages, 160 000 people die every year as a result of climate change. "How can we hope for this shift when Tony Blair clearly believes preserving unfettered economic growth is more important than preserving a habitable planet? "I hope that Saturday’s demonstration will be huge and that the Prime Minister will get the message, though I am doubtful about the prospects for real change unless many more Greens are elected or public opinion swings overwhelmingly in favour of tight limits on emissions.” Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 27th November 2005 Green Party members who are travelling to London next Saturday for the Climate March have slammed Tony Blair’s recent remarks. Speaking at a summit of energy and environment ministers recently, the Prime Minister said legal targets made people worried they would have to restrict their economic growth and that no country would sacrifice their economy to meet the challenge. Green Party member Chris Phillips said: "Unchecked economic growth in the West since the eighteenth century has depended on first coal then oil. This is why we find ourselves having to deal with climate change. "Instead of tackling 'mankind's greatest challenge' at the source - an obvious solution, even to a child - Mr Blair will risk catastrophe to maintain this unsustainable perpetual growth. "The end result of ever-escalating climate change is not only damage to the planet but damage to the economy. Why does he [Mr Blair] have such trouble putting this to foreign leaders? Could US and UK ties to big business be involved?” Press Officer Dilys Cluer added, "A paradigm shift is necessary to prevent huge loss of life and environment. This is a statement of fact. Even now, in the relatively early stages, 160 000 people die every year as a result of climate change. "How can we hope for this shift when Tony Blair clearly believes preserving unfettered economic growth is more important than preserving a habitable planet? "I hope that Saturday’s demonstration will be huge and that the Prime Minister will get the message, though I am doubtful about the prospects for real change unless many more Greens are elected or public opinion swings overwhelmingly in favour of tight limits on emissions.” Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 27th November 2005 Green Party members who are travelling to London next Saturday for the Climate March have slammed Tony Blair’s recent remarks. Speaking at a summit of energy and environment ministers recently, the Prime Minister said legal targets made people worried they would have to restrict their economic growth and that no country would sacrifice their economy to meet the challenge. Green Party member Chris Phillips said: "Unchecked economic growth in the West since the eighteenth century has depended on first coal then oil. This is why we find ourselves having to deal with climate change. "Instead of tackling 'mankind's greatest challenge' at the source - an obvious solution, even to a child - Mr Blair will risk catastrophe to maintain this unsustainable perpetual growth. "The end result of ever-escalating climate change is not only damage to the planet but damage to the economy. Why does he [Mr Blair] have such trouble putting this to foreign leaders? Could US and UK ties to big business be involved?” Press Officer Dilys Cluer added, "A paradigm shift is necessary to prevent huge loss of life and environment. This is a statement of fact. Even now, in the relatively early stages, 160 000 people die every year as a result of climate change. "How can we hope for this shift when Tony Blair clearly believes preserving unfettered economic growth is more important than preserving a habitable planet? "I hope that Saturday’s demonstration will be huge and that the Prime Minister will get the message, though I am doubtful about the prospects for real change unless many more Greens are elected or public opinion swings overwhelmingly in favour of tight limits on emissions.” Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 27th November 2005 Green Party members who are travelling to London next Saturday for the Climate March have slammed Tony Blair’s recent remarks. Speaking at a summit of energy and environment ministers recently, the Prime Minister said legal targets made people worried they would have to restrict their economic growth and that no country would sacrifice their economy to meet the challenge. Green Party member Chris Phillips said: "Unchecked economic growth in the West since the eighteenth century has depended on first coal then oil. This is why we find ourselves having to deal with climate change. "Instead of tackling 'mankind's greatest challenge' at the source - an obvious solution, even to a child - Mr Blair will risk catastrophe to maintain this unsustainable perpetual growth. "The end result of ever-escalating climate change is not only damage to the planet but damage to the economy. Why does he [Mr Blair] have such trouble putting this to foreign leaders? Could US and UK ties to big business be involved?” Press Officer Dilys Cluer added, "A paradigm shift is necessary to prevent huge loss of life and environment. This is a statement of fact. Even now, in the relatively early stages, 160 000 people die every year as a result of climate change. "How can we hope for this shift when Tony Blair clearly believes preserving unfettered economic growth is more important than preserving a habitable planet? "I hope that Saturday’s demonstration will be huge and that the Prime Minister will get the message, though I am doubtful about the prospects for real change unless many more Greens are elected or public opinion swings overwhelmingly in favour of tight limits on emissions.” Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 27th November 2005 Green Party members who are travelling to London next Saturday for the Climate March have slammed Tony Blair’s recent remarks. Speaking at a summit of energy and environment ministers recently, the Prime Minister said legal targets made people worried they would have to restrict their economic growth and that no country would sacrifice their economy to meet the challenge. Green Party member Chris Phillips said: "Unchecked economic growth in the West since the eighteenth century has depended on first coal then oil. This is why we find ourselves having to deal with climate change. "Instead of tackling 'mankind's greatest challenge' at the source - an obvious solution, even to a child - Mr Blair will risk catastrophe to maintain this unsustainable perpetual growth. "The end result of ever-escalating climate change is not only damage to the planet but damage to the economy. Why does he [Mr Blair] have such trouble putting this to foreign leaders? Could US and UK ties to big business be involved?” Press Officer Dilys Cluer added, "A paradigm shift is necessary to prevent huge loss of life and environment. This is a statement of fact. Even now, in the relatively early stages, 160 000 people die every year as a result of climate change. "How can we hope for this shift when Tony Blair clearly believes preserving unfettered economic growth is more important than preserving a habitable planet? "I hope that Saturday’s demonstration will be huge and that the Prime Minister will get the message, though I am doubtful about the prospects for real change unless many more Greens are elected or public opinion swings overwhelmingly in favour of tight limits on emissions.” Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 27th November 2005 Green Party members who are travelling to London next Saturday for the Climate March have slammed Tony Blair’s recent remarks. Speaking at a summit of energy and environment ministers recently, the Prime Minister said legal targets made people worried they would have to restrict their economic growth and that no country would sacrifice their economy to meet the challenge. Green Party member Chris Phillips said: "Unchecked economic growth in the West since the eighteenth century has depended on first coal then oil. This is why we find ourselves having to deal with climate change. "Instead of tackling 'mankind's greatest challenge' at the source - an obvious solution, even to a child - Mr Blair will risk catastrophe to maintain this unsustainable perpetual growth. "The end result of ever-escalating climate change is not only damage to the planet but damage to the economy. Why does he [Mr Blair] have such trouble putting this to foreign leaders? Could US and UK ties to big business be involved?” Press Officer Dilys Cluer added, "A paradigm shift is necessary to prevent huge loss of life and environment. This is a statement of fact. Even now, in the relatively early stages, 160 000 people die every year as a result of climate change. "How can we hope for this shift when Tony Blair clearly believes preserving unfettered economic growth is more important than preserving a habitable planet? "I hope that Saturday’s demonstration will be huge and that the Prime Minister will get the message, though I am doubtful about the prospects for real change unless many more Greens are elected or public opinion swings overwhelmingly in favour of tight limits on emissions.” Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 27th November 2005 Green Party members who are travelling to London next Saturday for the Climate March have slammed Tony Blair’s recent remarks. Speaking at a summit of energy and environment ministers recently, the Prime Minister said legal targets made people worried they would have to restrict their economic growth and that no country would sacrifice their economy to meet the challenge. Green Party member Chris Phillips said: "Unchecked economic growth in the West since the eighteenth century has depended on first coal then oil. This is why we find ourselves having to deal with climate change. "Instead of tackling 'mankind's greatest challenge' at the source - an obvious solution, even to a child - Mr Blair will risk catastrophe to maintain this unsustainable perpetual growth. "The end result of ever-escalating climate change is not only damage to the planet but damage to the economy. Why does he [Mr Blair] have such trouble putting this to foreign leaders? Could US and UK ties to big business be involved?” Press Officer Dilys Cluer added, "A paradigm shift is necessary to prevent huge loss of life and environment. This is a statement of fact. Even now, in the relatively early stages, 160 000 people die every year as a result of climate change. "How can we hope for this shift when Tony Blair clearly believes preserving unfettered economic growth is more important than preserving a habitable planet? "I hope that Saturday’s demonstration will be huge and that the Prime Minister will get the message, though I am doubtful about the prospects for real change unless many more Greens are elected or public opinion swings overwhelmingly in favour of tight limits on emissions.” Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 27th November 2005 Green Party members who are travelling to London next Saturday for the Climate March have slammed Tony Blair’s recent remarks. Speaking at a summit of energy and environment ministers recently, the Prime Minister said legal targets made people worried they would have to restrict their economic growth and that no country would sacrifice their economy to meet the challenge. Green Party member Chris Phillips said: "Unchecked economic growth in the West since the eighteenth century has depended on first coal then oil. This is why we find ourselves having to deal with climate change. "Instead of tackling 'mankind's greatest challenge' at the source - an obvious solution, even to a child - Mr Blair will risk catastrophe to maintain this unsustainable perpetual growth. "The end result of ever-escalating climate change is not only damage to the planet but damage to the economy. Why does he [Mr Blair] have such trouble putting this to foreign leaders? Could US and UK ties to big business be involved?” Press Officer Dilys Cluer added, "A paradigm shift is necessary to prevent huge loss of life and environment. This is a statement of fact. Even now, in the relatively early stages, 160 000 people die every year as a result of climate change. "How can we hope for this shift when Tony Blair clearly believes preserving unfettered economic growth is more important than preserving a habitable planet? "I hope that Saturday’s demonstration will be huge and that the Prime Minister will get the message, though I am doubtful about the prospects for real change unless many more Greens are elected or public opinion swings overwhelmingly in favour of tight limits on emissions.” Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA | ||||||||
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7th October 2005 ‘Set an example’ say Greens Local Green Party activist Dilys Cluer has written to the director of property for Yorkshire Coast Homes to suggest that their new headquarters building should include features to protect the environment. “As with all new buildings,” she said, “I am concerned that it should be built with a view to a sustainable future. Everyone now knows that we will face severe problems if climate change gets worse, and that we should try to prevent it by limiting carbon dioxide emissions. Additionally, oil reserves are finite and the price of energy is likely to rise substantially over the coming years. “It makes sense, therefore, for developers to construct buildings with the future in mind. Examples of features which could be included are rainwater harvesting, windows facing mainly south, super-insulation, small-scale renewable energy generation such as photovoltaic roof tiles, and a sustainable heating system. “I hope that the architects are already thinking of including some of these features, as all new buildings should be built with the future in mind. “The Sure Start building in Barrowcliff has been highly commended and it would be good to have somewhere in central Scarborough showing that design for the future is possible while remaining visually in tune with the surrounding area.” ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 7th October 2005 ‘Set an example’ say Greens Local Green Party activist Dilys Cluer has written to the director of property for Yorkshire Coast Homes to suggest that their new headquarters building should include features to protect the environment. “As with all new buildings,” she said, “I am concerned that it should be built with a view to a sustainable future. Everyone now knows that we will face severe problems if climate change gets worse, and that we should try to prevent it by limiting carbon dioxide emissions. Additionally, oil reserves are finite and the price of energy is likely to rise substantially over the coming years. “It makes sense, therefore, for developers to construct buildings with the future in mind. Examples of features which could be included are rainwater harvesting, windows facing mainly south, super-insulation, small-scale renewable energy generation such as photovoltaic roof tiles, and a sustainable heating system. “I hope that the architects are already thinking of including some of these features, as all new buildings should be built with the future in mind. “The Sure Start building in Barrowcliff has been highly commended and it would be good to have somewhere in central Scarborough showing that design for the future is possible while remaining visually in tune with the surrounding area.” ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 7th October 2005 ‘Set an example’ say Greens Local Green Party activist Dilys Cluer has written to the director of property for Yorkshire Coast Homes to suggest that their new headquarters building should include features to protect the environment. “As with all new buildings,” she said, “I am concerned that it should be built with a view to a sustainable future. Everyone now knows that we will face severe problems if climate change gets worse, and that we should try to prevent it by limiting carbon dioxide emissions. Additionally, oil reserves are finite and the price of energy is likely to rise substantially over the coming years. “It makes sense, therefore, for developers to construct buildings with the future in mind. Examples of features which could be included are rainwater harvesting, windows facing mainly south, super-insulation, small-scale renewable energy generation such as photovoltaic roof tiles, and a sustainable heating system. “I hope that the architects are already thinking of including some of these features, as all new buildings should be built with the future in mind. “The Sure Start building in Barrowcliff has been highly commended and it would be good to have somewhere in central Scarborough showing that design for the future is possible while remaining visually in tune with the surrounding area.” ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 7th October 2005 ‘Set an example’ say Greens Local Green Party activist Dilys Cluer has written to the director of property for Yorkshire Coast Homes to suggest that their new headquarters building should include features to protect the environment. “As with all new buildings,” she said, “I am concerned that it should be built with a view to a sustainable future. Everyone now knows that we will face severe problems if climate change gets worse, and that we should try to prevent it by limiting carbon dioxide emissions. Additionally, oil reserves are finite and the price of energy is likely to rise substantially over the coming years. “It makes sense, therefore, for developers to construct buildings with the future in mind. Examples of features which could be included are rainwater harvesting, windows facing mainly south, super-insulation, small-scale renewable energy generation such as photovoltaic roof tiles, and a sustainable heating system. “I hope that the architects are already thinking of including some of these features, as all new buildings should be built with the future in mind. “The Sure Start building in Barrowcliff has been highly commended and it would be good to have somewhere in central Scarborough showing that design for the future is possible while remaining visually in tune with the surrounding area.” ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 7th October 2005 ‘Set an example’ say Greens Local Green Party activist Dilys Cluer has written to the director of property for Yorkshire Coast Homes to suggest that their new headquarters building should include features to protect the environment. “As with all new buildings,” she said, “I am concerned that it should be built with a view to a sustainable future. Everyone now knows that we will face severe problems if climate change gets worse, and that we should try to prevent it by limiting carbon dioxide emissions. Additionally, oil reserves are finite and the price of energy is likely to rise substantially over the coming years. “It makes sense, therefore, for developers to construct buildings with the future in mind. Examples of features which could be included are rainwater harvesting, windows facing mainly south, super-insulation, small-scale renewable energy generation such as photovoltaic roof tiles, and a sustainable heating system. “I hope that the architects are already thinking of including some of these features, as all new buildings should be built with the future in mind. “The Sure Start building in Barrowcliff has been highly commended and it would be good to have somewhere in central Scarborough showing that design for the future is possible while remaining visually in tune with the surrounding area.” ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 7th October 2005 ‘Set an example’ say Greens Local Green Party activist Dilys Cluer has written to the director of property for Yorkshire Coast Homes to suggest that their new headquarters building should include features to protect the environment. “As with all new buildings,” she said, “I am concerned that it should be built with a view to a sustainable future. Everyone now knows that we will face severe problems if climate change gets worse, and that we should try to prevent it by limiting carbon dioxide emissions. Additionally, oil reserves are finite and the price of energy is likely to rise substantially over the coming years. “It makes sense, therefore, for developers to construct buildings with the future in mind. Examples of features which could be included are rainwater harvesting, windows facing mainly south, super-insulation, small-scale renewable energy generation such as photovoltaic roof tiles, and a sustainable heating system. “I hope that the architects are already thinking of including some of these features, as all new buildings should be built with the future in mind. “The Sure Start building in Barrowcliff has been highly commended and it would be good to have somewhere in central Scarborough showing that design for the future is possible while remaining visually in tune with the surrounding area.” ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 7th October 2005 ‘Set an example’ say Greens Local Green Party activist Dilys Cluer has written to the director of property for Yorkshire Coast Homes to suggest that their new headquarters building should include features to protect the environment. “As with all new buildings,” she said, “I am concerned that it should be built with a view to a sustainable future. Everyone now knows that we will face severe problems if climate change gets worse, and that we should try to prevent it by limiting carbon dioxide emissions. Additionally, oil reserves are finite and the price of energy is likely to rise substantially over the coming years. “It makes sense, therefore, for developers to construct buildings with the future in mind. Examples of features which could be included are rainwater harvesting, windows facing mainly south, super-insulation, small-scale renewable energy generation such as photovoltaic roof tiles, and a sustainable heating system. “I hope that the architects are already thinking of including some of these features, as all new buildings should be built with the future in mind. “The Sure Start building in Barrowcliff has been highly commended and it would be good to have somewhere in central Scarborough showing that design for the future is possible while remaining visually in tune with the surrounding area.” ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 7th October 2005 ‘Set an example’ say Greens Local Green Party activist Dilys Cluer has written to the director of property for Yorkshire Coast Homes to suggest that their new headquarters building should include features to protect the environment. “As with all new buildings,” she said, “I am concerned that it should be built with a view to a sustainable future. Everyone now knows that we will face severe problems if climate change gets worse, and that we should try to prevent it by limiting carbon dioxide emissions. Additionally, oil reserves are finite and the price of energy is likely to rise substantially over the coming years. “It makes sense, therefore, for developers to construct buildings with the future in mind. Examples of features which could be included are rainwater harvesting, windows facing mainly south, super-insulation, small-scale renewable energy generation such as photovoltaic roof tiles, and a sustainable heating system. “I hope that the architects are already thinking of including some of these features, as all new buildings should be built with the future in mind. “The Sure Start building in Barrowcliff has been highly commended and it would be good to have somewhere in central Scarborough showing that design for the future is possible while remaining visually in tune with the surrounding area.” ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 7th October 2005 ‘Set an example’ say Greens Local Green Party activist Dilys Cluer has written to the director of property for Yorkshire Coast Homes to suggest that their new headquarters building should include features to protect the environment. “As with all new buildings,” she said, “I am concerned that it should be built with a view to a sustainable future. Everyone now knows that we will face severe problems if climate change gets worse, and that we should try to prevent it by limiting carbon dioxide emissions. Additionally, oil reserves are finite and the price of energy is likely to rise substantially over the coming years. “It makes sense, therefore, for developers to construct buildings with the future in mind. Examples of features which could be included are rainwater harvesting, windows facing mainly south, super-insulation, small-scale renewable energy generation such as photovoltaic roof tiles, and a sustainable heating system. “I hope that the architects are already thinking of including some of these features, as all new buildings should be built with the future in mind. “The Sure Start building in Barrowcliff has been highly commended and it would be good to have somewhere in central Scarborough showing that design for the future is possible while remaining visually in tune with the surrounding area.” ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 7th October 2005 ‘Set an example’ say Greens Local Green Party activist Dilys Cluer has written to the director of property for Yorkshire Coast Homes to suggest that their new headquarters building should include features to protect the environment. “As with all new buildings,” she said, “I am concerned that it should be built with a view to a sustainable future. Everyone now knows that we will face severe problems if climate change gets worse, and that we should try to prevent it by limiting carbon dioxide emissions. Additionally, oil reserves are finite and the price of energy is likely to rise substantially over the coming years. “It makes sense, therefore, for developers to construct buildings with the future in mind. Examples of features which could be included are rainwater harvesting, windows facing mainly south, super-insulation, small-scale renewable energy generation such as photovoltaic roof tiles, and a sustainable heating system. “I hope that the architects are already thinking of including some of these features, as all new buildings should be built with the future in mind. “The Sure Start building in Barrowcliff has been highly commended and it would be good to have somewhere in central Scarborough showing that design for the future is possible while remaining visually in tune with the surrounding area.” ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA | ||||||||
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14th September 2005 Gordon Brown "dangerously short sighted" The Green Party today made an appeal to the government to show real leadership and foresight in developing more sustainable transport systems for the twenty-first century. Scarborough Green Party co-ordinator Jonathan Dixon said: "The reality is that oil is a finite resource. As it depletes, and demand grows, it will increase in price, and that is what we are witnessing, prompted by Hurricane Katrina's effects on US supplies. "Gordon Brown has said that global issues need global solutions - but these solutions must also be sustainable. With the growing industrialisation of China and India, the situation is only going to get worse. To ask that Opec increase oil production by 500,000 extra barrels a day, as he has done, is dangerously short sighted." "A responsible government would be planning now for when oil is even more expensive and in short supply. Industry analysts predict crude oil will double from its present price within the next few years. We're seeing the upset petrol pump price rises of a few pence per litre can cause, there is a real potential for huge civil disruption when peak oil predictions come true. "Cutting the petrol tax is not the answer to the problem. We need to dramatically reduce the oil dependency of our economy - which makes us vulnerable to periodic shocks and disruption such as this, rather than continue to massively subsidise motorists. The Green Party believes this is patently unsustainable and irresponsible. "For the government not to take immediate decisive and positive action now is a betrayal of this and future generations. We cannot afford to wait until petrol stations run out of fuel to act, or the floods caused by global warming are at our door - because that will be too late. "We must develop alternative and sustainable transport solutions now. We must also improve planning to reduce the need to travel, and this is where local government can play a large part. “This is the fourth fuel crisis in as many decades - how many do we need to suffer for the government to wake up?" Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 14th September 2005 Gordon Brown "dangerously short sighted" The Green Party today made an appeal to the government to show real leadership and foresight in developing more sustainable transport systems for the twenty-first century. Scarborough Green Party co-ordinator Jonathan Dixon said: "The reality is that oil is a finite resource. As it depletes, and demand grows, it will increase in price, and that is what we are witnessing, prompted by Hurricane Katrina's effects on US supplies. "Gordon Brown has said that global issues need global solutions - but these solutions must also be sustainable. With the growing industrialisation of China and India, the situation is only going to get worse. To ask that Opec increase oil production by 500,000 extra barrels a day, as he has done, is dangerously short sighted." "A responsible government would be planning now for when oil is even more expensive and in short supply. Industry analysts predict crude oil will double from its present price within the next few years. We're seeing the upset petrol pump price rises of a few pence per litre can cause, there is a real potential for huge civil disruption when peak oil predictions come true. "Cutting the petrol tax is not the answer to the problem. We need to dramatically reduce the oil dependency of our economy - which makes us vulnerable to periodic shocks and disruption such as this, rather than continue to massively subsidise motorists. The Green Party believes this is patently unsustainable and irresponsible. "For the government not to take immediate decisive and positive action now is a betrayal of this and future generations. We cannot afford to wait until petrol stations run out of fuel to act, or the floods caused by global warming are at our door - because that will be too late. "We must develop alternative and sustainable transport solutions now. We must also improve planning to reduce the need to travel, and this is where local government can play a large part. “This is the fourth fuel crisis in as many decades - how many do we need to suffer for the government to wake up?" Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 14th September 2005 Gordon Brown "dangerously short sighted" The Green Party today made an appeal to the government to show real leadership and foresight in developing more sustainable transport systems for the twenty-first century. Scarborough Green Party co-ordinator Jonathan Dixon said: "The reality is that oil is a finite resource. As it depletes, and demand grows, it will increase in price, and that is what we are witnessing, prompted by Hurricane Katrina's effects on US supplies. "Gordon Brown has said that global issues need global solutions - but these solutions must also be sustainable. With the growing industrialisation of China and India, the situation is only going to get worse. To ask that Opec increase oil production by 500,000 extra barrels a day, as he has done, is dangerously short sighted." "A responsible government would be planning now for when oil is even more expensive and in short supply. Industry analysts predict crude oil will double from its present price within the next few years. We're seeing the upset petrol pump price rises of a few pence per litre can cause, there is a real potential for huge civil disruption when peak oil predictions come true. "Cutting the petrol tax is not the answer to the problem. We need to dramatically reduce the oil dependency of our economy - which makes us vulnerable to periodic shocks and disruption such as this, rather than continue to massively subsidise motorists. The Green Party believes this is patently unsustainable and irresponsible. "For the government not to take immediate decisive and positive action now is a betrayal of this and future generations. We cannot afford to wait until petrol stations run out of fuel to act, or the floods caused by global warming are at our door - because that will be too late. "We must develop alternative and sustainable transport solutions now. We must also improve planning to reduce the need to travel, and this is where local government can play a large part. “This is the fourth fuel crisis in as many decades - how many do we need to suffer for the government to wake up?" Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 14th September 2005 Gordon Brown "dangerously short sighted" The Green Party today made an appeal to the government to show real leadership and foresight in developing more sustainable transport systems for the twenty-first century. Scarborough Green Party co-ordinator Jonathan Dixon said: "The reality is that oil is a finite resource. As it depletes, and demand grows, it will increase in price, and that is what we are witnessing, prompted by Hurricane Katrina's effects on US supplies. "Gordon Brown has said that global issues need global solutions - but these solutions must also be sustainable. With the growing industrialisation of China and India, the situation is only going to get worse. To ask that Opec increase oil production by 500,000 extra barrels a day, as he has done, is dangerously short sighted." "A responsible government would be planning now for when oil is even more expensive and in short supply. Industry analysts predict crude oil will double from its present price within the next few years. We're seeing the upset petrol pump price rises of a few pence per litre can cause, there is a real potential for huge civil disruption when peak oil predictions come true. "Cutting the petrol tax is not the answer to the problem. We need to dramatically reduce the oil dependency of our economy - which makes us vulnerable to periodic shocks and disruption such as this, rather than continue to massively subsidise motorists. The Green Party believes this is patently unsustainable and irresponsible. "For the government not to take immediate decisive and positive action now is a betrayal of this and future generations. We cannot afford to wait until petrol stations run out of fuel to act, or the floods caused by global warming are at our door - because that will be too late. "We must develop alternative and sustainable transport solutions now. We must also improve planning to reduce the need to travel, and this is where local government can play a large part. “This is the fourth fuel crisis in as many decades - how many do we need to suffer for the government to wake up?" Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 14th September 2005 Gordon Brown "dangerously short sighted" The Green Party today made an appeal to the government to show real leadership and foresight in developing more sustainable transport systems for the twenty-first century. Scarborough Green Party co-ordinator Jonathan Dixon said: "The reality is that oil is a finite resource. As it depletes, and demand grows, it will increase in price, and that is what we are witnessing, prompted by Hurricane Katrina's effects on US supplies. "Gordon Brown has said that global issues need global solutions - but these solutions must also be sustainable. With the growing industrialisation of China and India, the situation is only going to get worse. To ask that Opec increase oil production by 500,000 extra barrels a day, as he has done, is dangerously short sighted." "A responsible government would be planning now for when oil is even more expensive and in short supply. Industry analysts predict crude oil will double from its present price within the next few years. We're seeing the upset petrol pump price rises of a few pence per litre can cause, there is a real potential for huge civil disruption when peak oil predictions come true. "Cutting the petrol tax is not the answer to the problem. We need to dramatically reduce the oil dependency of our economy - which makes us vulnerable to periodic shocks and disruption such as this, rather than continue to massively subsidise motorists. The Green Party believes this is patently unsustainable and irresponsible. "For the government not to take immediate decisive and positive action now is a betrayal of this and future generations. We cannot afford to wait until petrol stations run out of fuel to act, or the floods caused by global warming are at our door - because that will be too late. "We must develop alternative and sustainable transport solutions now. We must also improve planning to reduce the need to travel, and this is where local government can play a large part. “This is the fourth fuel crisis in as many decades - how many do we need to suffer for the government to wake up?" Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 14th September 2005 Gordon Brown "dangerously short sighted" The Green Party today made an appeal to the government to show real leadership and foresight in developing more sustainable transport systems for the twenty-first century. Scarborough Green Party co-ordinator Jonathan Dixon said: "The reality is that oil is a finite resource. As it depletes, and demand grows, it will increase in price, and that is what we are witnessing, prompted by Hurricane Katrina's effects on US supplies. "Gordon Brown has said that global issues need global solutions - but these solutions must also be sustainable. With the growing industrialisation of China and India, the situation is only going to get worse. To ask that Opec increase oil production by 500,000 extra barrels a day, as he has done, is dangerously short sighted." "A responsible government would be planning now for when oil is even more expensive and in short supply. Industry analysts predict crude oil will double from its present price within the next few years. We're seeing the upset petrol pump price rises of a few pence per litre can cause, there is a real potential for huge civil disruption when peak oil predictions come true. "Cutting the petrol tax is not the answer to the problem. We need to dramatically reduce the oil dependency of our economy - which makes us vulnerable to periodic shocks and disruption such as this, rather than continue to massively subsidise motorists. The Green Party believes this is patently unsustainable and irresponsible. "For the government not to take immediate decisive and positive action now is a betrayal of this and future generations. We cannot afford to wait until petrol stations run out of fuel to act, or the floods caused by global warming are at our door - because that will be too late. "We must develop alternative and sustainable transport solutions now. We must also improve planning to reduce the need to travel, and this is where local government can play a large part. “This is the fourth fuel crisis in as many decades - how many do we need to suffer for the government to wake up?" Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 14th September 2005 Gordon Brown "dangerously short sighted" The Green Party today made an appeal to the government to show real leadership and foresight in developing more sustainable transport systems for the twenty-first century. Scarborough Green Party co-ordinator Jonathan Dixon said: "The reality is that oil is a finite resource. As it depletes, and demand grows, it will increase in price, and that is what we are witnessing, prompted by Hurricane Katrina's effects on US supplies. "Gordon Brown has said that global issues need global solutions - but these solutions must also be sustainable. With the growing industrialisation of China and India, the situation is only going to get worse. To ask that Opec increase oil production by 500,000 extra barrels a day, as he has done, is dangerously short sighted." "A responsible government would be planning now for when oil is even more expensive and in short supply. Industry analysts predict crude oil will double from its present price within the next few years. We're seeing the upset petrol pump price rises of a few pence per litre can cause, there is a real potential for huge civil disruption when peak oil predictions come true. "Cutting the petrol tax is not the answer to the problem. We need to dramatically reduce the oil dependency of our economy - which makes us vulnerable to periodic shocks and disruption such as this, rather than continue to massively subsidise motorists. The Green Party believes this is patently unsustainable and irresponsible. "For the government not to take immediate decisive and positive action now is a betrayal of this and future generations. We cannot afford to wait until petrol stations run out of fuel to act, or the floods caused by global warming are at our door - because that will be too late. "We must develop alternative and sustainable transport solutions now. We must also improve planning to reduce the need to travel, and this is where local government can play a large part. “This is the fourth fuel crisis in as many decades - how many do we need to suffer for the government to wake up?" Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 14th September 2005 Gordon Brown "dangerously short sighted" The Green Party today made an appeal to the government to show real leadership and foresight in developing more sustainable transport systems for the twenty-first century. Scarborough Green Party co-ordinator Jonathan Dixon said: "The reality is that oil is a finite resource. As it depletes, and demand grows, it will increase in price, and that is what we are witnessing, prompted by Hurricane Katrina's effects on US supplies. "Gordon Brown has said that global issues need global solutions - but these solutions must also be sustainable. With the growing industrialisation of China and India, the situation is only going to get worse. To ask that Opec increase oil production by 500,000 extra barrels a day, as he has done, is dangerously short sighted." "A responsible government would be planning now for when oil is even more expensive and in short supply. Industry analysts predict crude oil will double from its present price within the next few years. We're seeing the upset petrol pump price rises of a few pence per litre can cause, there is a real potential for huge civil disruption when peak oil predictions come true. "Cutting the petrol tax is not the answer to the problem. We need to dramatically reduce the oil dependency of our economy - which makes us vulnerable to periodic shocks and disruption such as this, rather than continue to massively subsidise motorists. The Green Party believes this is patently unsustainable and irresponsible. "For the government not to take immediate decisive and positive action now is a betrayal of this and future generations. We cannot afford to wait until petrol stations run out of fuel to act, or the floods caused by global warming are at our door - because that will be too late. "We must develop alternative and sustainable transport solutions now. We must also improve planning to reduce the need to travel, and this is where local government can play a large part. “This is the fourth fuel crisis in as many decades - how many do we need to suffer for the government to wake up?" Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 14th September 2005 Gordon Brown "dangerously short sighted" The Green Party today made an appeal to the government to show real leadership and foresight in developing more sustainable transport systems for the twenty-first century. Scarborough Green Party co-ordinator Jonathan Dixon said: "The reality is that oil is a finite resource. As it depletes, and demand grows, it will increase in price, and that is what we are witnessing, prompted by Hurricane Katrina's effects on US supplies. "Gordon Brown has said that global issues need global solutions - but these solutions must also be sustainable. With the growing industrialisation of China and India, the situation is only going to get worse. To ask that Opec increase oil production by 500,000 extra barrels a day, as he has done, is dangerously short sighted." "A responsible government would be planning now for when oil is even more expensive and in short supply. Industry analysts predict crude oil will double from its present price within the next few years. We're seeing the upset petrol pump price rises of a few pence per litre can cause, there is a real potential for huge civil disruption when peak oil predictions come true. "Cutting the petrol tax is not the answer to the problem. We need to dramatically reduce the oil dependency of our economy - which makes us vulnerable to periodic shocks and disruption such as this, rather than continue to massively subsidise motorists. The Green Party believes this is patently unsustainable and irresponsible. "For the government not to take immediate decisive and positive action now is a betrayal of this and future generations. We cannot afford to wait until petrol stations run out of fuel to act, or the floods caused by global warming are at our door - because that will be too late. "We must develop alternative and sustainable transport solutions now. We must also improve planning to reduce the need to travel, and this is where local government can play a large part. “This is the fourth fuel crisis in as many decades - how many do we need to suffer for the government to wake up?" Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 14th September 2005 Gordon Brown "dangerously short sighted" The Green Party today made an appeal to the government to show real leadership and foresight in developing more sustainable transport systems for the twenty-first century. Scarborough Green Party co-ordinator Jonathan Dixon said: "The reality is that oil is a finite resource. As it depletes, and demand grows, it will increase in price, and that is what we are witnessing, prompted by Hurricane Katrina's effects on US supplies. "Gordon Brown has said that global issues need global solutions - but these solutions must also be sustainable. With the growing industrialisation of China and India, the situation is only going to get worse. To ask that Opec increase oil production by 500,000 extra barrels a day, as he has done, is dangerously short sighted." "A responsible government would be planning now for when oil is even more expensive and in short supply. Industry analysts predict crude oil will double from its present price within the next few years. We're seeing the upset petrol pump price rises of a few pence per litre can cause, there is a real potential for huge civil disruption when peak oil predictions come true. "Cutting the petrol tax is not the answer to the problem. We need to dramatically reduce the oil dependency of our economy - which makes us vulnerable to periodic shocks and disruption such as this, rather than continue to massively subsidise motorists. The Green Party believes this is patently unsustainable and irresponsible. "For the government not to take immediate decisive and positive action now is a betrayal of this and future generations. We cannot afford to wait until petrol stations run out of fuel to act, or the floods caused by global warming are at our door - because that will be too late. "We must develop alternative and sustainable transport solutions now. We must also improve planning to reduce the need to travel, and this is where local government can play a large part. “This is the fourth fuel crisis in as many decades - how many do we need to suffer for the government to wake up?" Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA | ||||||||
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12th September 2005 Green Party members Jonathan Dixon, Annie Willerton and Dilys Cluer, returning from the Green Party’s Autumn Conference in Lancaster, are pleased to announce that the next Spring Conference of the Green Party will be held in Scarborough. “Green Party members enjoyed previous conferences in Scarborough and agree that it is a good place to visit,” said local press officer Dilys Cluer, “and the local party will be very pleased to welcome the conference again.” At the conference in Lancaster rapturous applause greeted speeches by the two principal speakers, Keith Taylor and MEP Caroline Lucas. There were speakers on Fairer Votes for All, Green Energy Futures, Terrorism and Civil Liberties in Blair’s Britain, and the oppression of West Papua by Indonesia. An amended policy paper on Agriculture was passed, including additional policies to protect rural dwellers and consumers from the effect of harmful substances used in agriculture and to discourage monopolies which place unreasonable demands on production and farm-gate prices. As well as policy workshops, members were able to attend fringe meetings on subjects as diverse as Peak Oil, Crime and community, the Trade Union Group, and the real achievements of Green Councillors. Foreign affairs were also covered: as well as West Papua, Europe, Venezuela, the Kurdish conflict, Somalia and Asia were subjects of fringe meetings. “I had a really interesting and enjoyable time in Lancaster,” added Ms. Cluer. “There was fun and entertainment as well as the serious discussions. I hope that the Scarborough conference will be just as good.” Reports from the Lancaster conference can be found on the Green Party website www.greenparty.org.uk. The Green Party spring conference in Scarborough will be held at the Spa from 16th - 19th March 2006 and further information will be posted on the party website and the local party website www.greenscarborough.org.uk Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 12th September 2005 Green Party members Jonathan Dixon, Annie Willerton and Dilys Cluer, returning from the Green Party’s Autumn Conference in Lancaster, are pleased to announce that the next Spring Conference of the Green Party will be held in Scarborough. “Green Party members enjoyed previous conferences in Scarborough and agree that it is a good place to visit,” said local press officer Dilys Cluer, “and the local party will be very pleased to welcome the conference again.” At the conference in Lancaster rapturous applause greeted speeches by the two principal speakers, Keith Taylor and MEP Caroline Lucas. There were speakers on Fairer Votes for All, Green Energy Futures, Terrorism and Civil Liberties in Blair’s Britain, and the oppression of West Papua by Indonesia. An amended policy paper on Agriculture was passed, including additional policies to protect rural dwellers and consumers from the effect of harmful substances used in agriculture and to discourage monopolies which place unreasonable demands on production and farm-gate prices. As well as policy workshops, members were able to attend fringe meetings on subjects as diverse as Peak Oil, Crime and community, the Trade Union Group, and the real achievements of Green Councillors. Foreign affairs were also covered: as well as West Papua, Europe, Venezuela, the Kurdish conflict, Somalia and Asia were subjects of fringe meetings. “I had a really interesting and enjoyable time in Lancaster,” added Ms. Cluer. “There was fun and entertainment as well as the serious discussions. I hope that the Scarborough conference will be just as good.” Reports from the Lancaster conference can be found on the Green Party website www.greenparty.org.uk. The Green Party spring conference in Scarborough will be held at the Spa from 16th - 19th March 2006 and further information will be posted on the party website and the local party website www.greenscarborough.org.uk Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 12th September 2005 Green Party members Jonathan Dixon, Annie Willerton and Dilys Cluer, returning from the Green Party’s Autumn Conference in Lancaster, are pleased to announce that the next Spring Conference of the Green Party will be held in Scarborough. “Green Party members enjoyed previous conferences in Scarborough and agree that it is a good place to visit,” said local press officer Dilys Cluer, “and the local party will be very pleased to welcome the conference again.” At the conference in Lancaster rapturous applause greeted speeches by the two principal speakers, Keith Taylor and MEP Caroline Lucas. There were speakers on Fairer Votes for All, Green Energy Futures, Terrorism and Civil Liberties in Blair’s Britain, and the oppression of West Papua by Indonesia. An amended policy paper on Agriculture was passed, including additional policies to protect rural dwellers and consumers from the effect of harmful substances used in agriculture and to discourage monopolies which place unreasonable demands on production and farm-gate prices. As well as policy workshops, members were able to attend fringe meetings on subjects as diverse as Peak Oil, Crime and community, the Trade Union Group, and the real achievements of Green Councillors. Foreign affairs were also covered: as well as West Papua, Europe, Venezuela, the Kurdish conflict, Somalia and Asia were subjects of fringe meetings. “I had a really interesting and enjoyable time in Lancaster,” added Ms. Cluer. “There was fun and entertainment as well as the serious discussions. I hope that the Scarborough conference will be just as good.” Reports from the Lancaster conference can be found on the Green Party website www.greenparty.org.uk. The Green Party spring conference in Scarborough will be held at the Spa from 16th - 19th March 2006 and further information will be posted on the party website and the local party website www.greenscarborough.org.uk Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 12th September 2005 Green Party members Jonathan Dixon, Annie Willerton and Dilys Cluer, returning from the Green Party’s Autumn Conference in Lancaster, are pleased to announce that the next Spring Conference of the Green Party will be held in Scarborough. “Green Party members enjoyed previous conferences in Scarborough and agree that it is a good place to visit,” said local press officer Dilys Cluer, “and the local party will be very pleased to welcome the conference again.” At the conference in Lancaster rapturous applause greeted speeches by the two principal speakers, Keith Taylor and MEP Caroline Lucas. There were speakers on Fairer Votes for All, Green Energy Futures, Terrorism and Civil Liberties in Blair’s Britain, and the oppression of West Papua by Indonesia. An amended policy paper on Agriculture was passed, including additional policies to protect rural dwellers and consumers from the effect of harmful substances used in agriculture and to discourage monopolies which place unreasonable demands on production and farm-gate prices. As well as policy workshops, members were able to attend fringe meetings on subjects as diverse as Peak Oil, Crime and community, the Trade Union Group, and the real achievements of Green Councillors. Foreign affairs were also covered: as well as West Papua, Europe, Venezuela, the Kurdish conflict, Somalia and Asia were subjects of fringe meetings. “I had a really interesting and enjoyable time in Lancaster,” added Ms. Cluer. “There was fun and entertainment as well as the serious discussions. I hope that the Scarborough conference will be just as good.” Reports from the Lancaster conference can be found on the Green Party website www.greenparty.org.uk. The Green Party spring conference in Scarborough will be held at the Spa from 16th - 19th March 2006 and further information will be posted on the party website and the local party website www.greenscarborough.org.uk Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 12th September 2005 Green Party members Jonathan Dixon, Annie Willerton and Dilys Cluer, returning from the Green Party’s Autumn Conference in Lancaster, are pleased to announce that the next Spring Conference of the Green Party will be held in Scarborough. “Green Party members enjoyed previous conferences in Scarborough and agree that it is a good place to visit,” said local press officer Dilys Cluer, “and the local party will be very pleased to welcome the conference again.” At the conference in Lancaster rapturous applause greeted speeches by the two principal speakers, Keith Taylor and MEP Caroline Lucas. There were speakers on Fairer Votes for All, Green Energy Futures, Terrorism and Civil Liberties in Blair’s Britain, and the oppression of West Papua by Indonesia. An amended policy paper on Agriculture was passed, including additional policies to protect rural dwellers and consumers from the effect of harmful substances used in agriculture and to discourage monopolies which place unreasonable demands on production and farm-gate prices. As well as policy workshops, members were able to attend fringe meetings on subjects as diverse as Peak Oil, Crime and community, the Trade Union Group, and the real achievements of Green Councillors. Foreign affairs were also covered: as well as West Papua, Europe, Venezuela, the Kurdish conflict, Somalia and Asia were subjects of fringe meetings. “I had a really interesting and enjoyable time in Lancaster,” added Ms. Cluer. “There was fun and entertainment as well as the serious discussions. I hope that the Scarborough conference will be just as good.” Reports from the Lancaster conference can be found on the Green Party website www.greenparty.org.uk. The Green Party spring conference in Scarborough will be held at the Spa from 16th - 19th March 2006 and further information will be posted on the party website and the local party website www.greenscarborough.org.uk Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 12th September 2005 Green Party members Jonathan Dixon, Annie Willerton and Dilys Cluer, returning from the Green Party’s Autumn Conference in Lancaster, are pleased to announce that the next Spring Conference of the Green Party will be held in Scarborough. “Green Party members enjoyed previous conferences in Scarborough and agree that it is a good place to visit,” said local press officer Dilys Cluer, “and the local party will be very pleased to welcome the conference again.” At the conference in Lancaster rapturous applause greeted speeches by the two principal speakers, Keith Taylor and MEP Caroline Lucas. There were speakers on Fairer Votes for All, Green Energy Futures, Terrorism and Civil Liberties in Blair’s Britain, and the oppression of West Papua by Indonesia. An amended policy paper on Agriculture was passed, including additional policies to protect rural dwellers and consumers from the effect of harmful substances used in agriculture and to discourage monopolies which place unreasonable demands on production and farm-gate prices. As well as policy workshops, members were able to attend fringe meetings on subjects as diverse as Peak Oil, Crime and community, the Trade Union Group, and the real achievements of Green Councillors. Foreign affairs were also covered: as well as West Papua, Europe, Venezuela, the Kurdish conflict, Somalia and Asia were subjects of fringe meetings. “I had a really interesting and enjoyable time in Lancaster,” added Ms. Cluer. “There was fun and entertainment as well as the serious discussions. I hope that the Scarborough conference will be just as good.” Reports from the Lancaster conference can be found on the Green Party website www.greenparty.org.uk. The Green Party spring conference in Scarborough will be held at the Spa from 16th - 19th March 2006 and further information will be posted on the party website and the local party website www.greenscarborough.org.uk Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 12th September 2005 Green Party members Jonathan Dixon, Annie Willerton and Dilys Cluer, returning from the Green Party’s Autumn Conference in Lancaster, are pleased to announce that the next Spring Conference of the Green Party will be held in Scarborough. “Green Party members enjoyed previous conferences in Scarborough and agree that it is a good place to visit,” said local press officer Dilys Cluer, “and the local party will be very pleased to welcome the conference again.” At the conference in Lancaster rapturous applause greeted speeches by the two principal speakers, Keith Taylor and MEP Caroline Lucas. There were speakers on Fairer Votes for All, Green Energy Futures, Terrorism and Civil Liberties in Blair’s Britain, and the oppression of West Papua by Indonesia. An amended policy paper on Agriculture was passed, including additional policies to protect rural dwellers and consumers from the effect of harmful substances used in agriculture and to discourage monopolies which place unreasonable demands on production and farm-gate prices. As well as policy workshops, members were able to attend fringe meetings on subjects as diverse as Peak Oil, Crime and community, the Trade Union Group, and the real achievements of Green Councillors. Foreign affairs were also covered: as well as West Papua, Europe, Venezuela, the Kurdish conflict, Somalia and Asia were subjects of fringe meetings. “I had a really interesting and enjoyable time in Lancaster,” added Ms. Cluer. “There was fun and entertainment as well as the serious discussions. I hope that the Scarborough conference will be just as good.” Reports from the Lancaster conference can be found on the Green Party website www.greenparty.org.uk. The Green Party spring conference in Scarborough will be held at the Spa from 16th - 19th March 2006 and further information will be posted on the party website and the local party website www.greenscarborough.org.uk Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 12th September 2005 Green Party members Jonathan Dixon, Annie Willerton and Dilys Cluer, returning from the Green Party’s Autumn Conference in Lancaster, are pleased to announce that the next Spring Conference of the Green Party will be held in Scarborough. “Green Party members enjoyed previous conferences in Scarborough and agree that it is a good place to visit,” said local press officer Dilys Cluer, “and the local party will be very pleased to welcome the conference again.” At the conference in Lancaster rapturous applause greeted speeches by the two principal speakers, Keith Taylor and MEP Caroline Lucas. There were speakers on Fairer Votes for All, Green Energy Futures, Terrorism and Civil Liberties in Blair’s Britain, and the oppression of West Papua by Indonesia. An amended policy paper on Agriculture was passed, including additional policies to protect rural dwellers and consumers from the effect of harmful substances used in agriculture and to discourage monopolies which place unreasonable demands on production and farm-gate prices. As well as policy workshops, members were able to attend fringe meetings on subjects as diverse as Peak Oil, Crime and community, the Trade Union Group, and the real achievements of Green Councillors. Foreign affairs were also covered: as well as West Papua, Europe, Venezuela, the Kurdish conflict, Somalia and Asia were subjects of fringe meetings. “I had a really interesting and enjoyable time in Lancaster,” added Ms. Cluer. “There was fun and entertainment as well as the serious discussions. I hope that the Scarborough conference will be just as good.” Reports from the Lancaster conference can be found on the Green Party website www.greenparty.org.uk. The Green Party spring conference in Scarborough will be held at the Spa from 16th - 19th March 2006 and further information will be posted on the party website and the local party website www.greenscarborough.org.uk Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 12th September 2005 Green Party members Jonathan Dixon, Annie Willerton and Dilys Cluer, returning from the Green Party’s Autumn Conference in Lancaster, are pleased to announce that the next Spring Conference of the Green Party will be held in Scarborough. “Green Party members enjoyed previous conferences in Scarborough and agree that it is a good place to visit,” said local press officer Dilys Cluer, “and the local party will be very pleased to welcome the conference again.” At the conference in Lancaster rapturous applause greeted speeches by the two principal speakers, Keith Taylor and MEP Caroline Lucas. There were speakers on Fairer Votes for All, Green Energy Futures, Terrorism and Civil Liberties in Blair’s Britain, and the oppression of West Papua by Indonesia. An amended policy paper on Agriculture was passed, including additional policies to protect rural dwellers and consumers from the effect of harmful substances used in agriculture and to discourage monopolies which place unreasonable demands on production and farm-gate prices. As well as policy workshops, members were able to attend fringe meetings on subjects as diverse as Peak Oil, Crime and community, the Trade Union Group, and the real achievements of Green Councillors. Foreign affairs were also covered: as well as West Papua, Europe, Venezuela, the Kurdish conflict, Somalia and Asia were subjects of fringe meetings. “I had a really interesting and enjoyable time in Lancaster,” added Ms. Cluer. “There was fun and entertainment as well as the serious discussions. I hope that the Scarborough conference will be just as good.” Reports from the Lancaster conference can be found on the Green Party website www.greenparty.org.uk. The Green Party spring conference in Scarborough will be held at the Spa from 16th - 19th March 2006 and further information will be posted on the party website and the local party website www.greenscarborough.org.uk Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 12th September 2005 Green Party members Jonathan Dixon, Annie Willerton and Dilys Cluer, returning from the Green Party’s Autumn Conference in Lancaster, are pleased to announce that the next Spring Conference of the Green Party will be held in Scarborough. “Green Party members enjoyed previous conferences in Scarborough and agree that it is a good place to visit,” said local press officer Dilys Cluer, “and the local party will be very pleased to welcome the conference again.” At the conference in Lancaster rapturous applause greeted speeches by the two principal speakers, Keith Taylor and MEP Caroline Lucas. There were speakers on Fairer Votes for All, Green Energy Futures, Terrorism and Civil Liberties in Blair’s Britain, and the oppression of West Papua by Indonesia. An amended policy paper on Agriculture was passed, including additional policies to protect rural dwellers and consumers from the effect of harmful substances used in agriculture and to discourage monopolies which place unreasonable demands on production and farm-gate prices. As well as policy workshops, members were able to attend fringe meetings on subjects as diverse as Peak Oil, Crime and community, the Trade Union Group, and the real achievements of Green Councillors. Foreign affairs were also covered: as well as West Papua, Europe, Venezuela, the Kurdish conflict, Somalia and Asia were subjects of fringe meetings. “I had a really interesting and enjoyable time in Lancaster,” added Ms. Cluer. “There was fun and entertainment as well as the serious discussions. I hope that the Scarborough conference will be just as good.” Reports from the Lancaster conference can be found on the Green Party website www.greenparty.org.uk. The Green Party spring conference in Scarborough will be held at the Spa from 16th - 19th March 2006 and further information will be posted on the party website and the local party website www.greenscarborough.org.uk Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA | ||||||||
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1st July 2005 Scarborough Green Party members Jonathan Dixon and Annie Willerton and their son are travelling to Edinburgh by train tomorrow to attend the Make Poverty History rally. "We booked our train tickets for this important event weeks ago, before the coach was organised," said Mr Dixon. "Although there has been a lot of hype and we are not sure how much it will actually achieve, we do believe that it is important for people to make their voices heard. "Tony Blair has put Africa and Climate Change at the top of his agenda for this summit, but the actual achievements forecast fall far short of what is needed. "In fact much could be done to address both problems at once if the world were to adopt the policy of Contraction and Convergence, as advocated by the Global Commons Institute. This aims to reduce the total 'greenhouse gas' emissions of the world while at the same time aiming towards an equal allowance for each person. In the process, richer countries with their high emissions will have to buy allowances from less developed countries, so enabling the latter to have the funds for truly sustainable development." Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 1st July 2005 Scarborough Green Party members Jonathan Dixon and Annie Willerton and their son are travelling to Edinburgh by train tomorrow to attend the Make Poverty History rally. "We booked our train tickets for this important event weeks ago, before the coach was organised," said Mr Dixon. "Although there has been a lot of hype and we are not sure how much it will actually achieve, we do believe that it is important for people to make their voices heard. "Tony Blair has put Africa and Climate Change at the top of his agenda for this summit, but the actual achievements forecast fall far short of what is needed. "In fact much could be done to address both problems at once if the world were to adopt the policy of Contraction and Convergence, as advocated by the Global Commons Institute. This aims to reduce the total 'greenhouse gas' emissions of the world while at the same time aiming towards an equal allowance for each person. In the process, richer countries with their high emissions will have to buy allowances from less developed countries, so enabling the latter to have the funds for truly sustainable development." Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 1st July 2005 Scarborough Green Party members Jonathan Dixon and Annie Willerton and their son are travelling to Edinburgh by train tomorrow to attend the Make Poverty History rally. "We booked our train tickets for this important event weeks ago, before the coach was organised," said Mr Dixon. "Although there has been a lot of hype and we are not sure how much it will actually achieve, we do believe that it is important for people to make their voices heard. "Tony Blair has put Africa and Climate Change at the top of his agenda for this summit, but the actual achievements forecast fall far short of what is needed. "In fact much could be done to address both problems at once if the world were to adopt the policy of Contraction and Convergence, as advocated by the Global Commons Institute. This aims to reduce the total 'greenhouse gas' emissions of the world while at the same time aiming towards an equal allowance for each person. In the process, richer countries with their high emissions will have to buy allowances from less developed countries, so enabling the latter to have the funds for truly sustainable development." Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 1st July 2005 Scarborough Green Party members Jonathan Dixon and Annie Willerton and their son are travelling to Edinburgh by train tomorrow to attend the Make Poverty History rally. "We booked our train tickets for this important event weeks ago, before the coach was organised," said Mr Dixon. "Although there has been a lot of hype and we are not sure how much it will actually achieve, we do believe that it is important for people to make their voices heard. "Tony Blair has put Africa and Climate Change at the top of his agenda for this summit, but the actual achievements forecast fall far short of what is needed. "In fact much could be done to address both problems at once if the world were to adopt the policy of Contraction and Convergence, as advocated by the Global Commons Institute. This aims to reduce the total 'greenhouse gas' emissions of the world while at the same time aiming towards an equal allowance for each person. In the process, richer countries with their high emissions will have to buy allowances from less developed countries, so enabling the latter to have the funds for truly sustainable development." Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 1st July 2005 Scarborough Green Party members Jonathan Dixon and Annie Willerton and their son are travelling to Edinburgh by train tomorrow to attend the Make Poverty History rally. "We booked our train tickets for this important event weeks ago, before the coach was organised," said Mr Dixon. "Although there has been a lot of hype and we are not sure how much it will actually achieve, we do believe that it is important for people to make their voices heard. "Tony Blair has put Africa and Climate Change at the top of his agenda for this summit, but the actual achievements forecast fall far short of what is needed. "In fact much could be done to address both problems at once if the world were to adopt the policy of Contraction and Convergence, as advocated by the Global Commons Institute. This aims to reduce the total 'greenhouse gas' emissions of the world while at the same time aiming towards an equal allowance for each person. In the process, richer countries with their high emissions will have to buy allowances from less developed countries, so enabling the latter to have the funds for truly sustainable development." Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 1st July 2005 Scarborough Green Party members Jonathan Dixon and Annie Willerton and their son are travelling to Edinburgh by train tomorrow to attend the Make Poverty History rally. "We booked our train tickets for this important event weeks ago, before the coach was organised," said Mr Dixon. "Although there has been a lot of hype and we are not sure how much it will actually achieve, we do believe that it is important for people to make their voices heard. "Tony Blair has put Africa and Climate Change at the top of his agenda for this summit, but the actual achievements forecast fall far short of what is needed. "In fact much could be done to address both problems at once if the world were to adopt the policy of Contraction and Convergence, as advocated by the Global Commons Institute. This aims to reduce the total 'greenhouse gas' emissions of the world while at the same time aiming towards an equal allowance for each person. In the process, richer countries with their high emissions will have to buy allowances from less developed countries, so enabling the latter to have the funds for truly sustainable development." Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 1st July 2005 Scarborough Green Party members Jonathan Dixon and Annie Willerton and their son are travelling to Edinburgh by train tomorrow to attend the Make Poverty History rally. "We booked our train tickets for this important event weeks ago, before the coach was organised," said Mr Dixon. "Although there has been a lot of hype and we are not sure how much it will actually achieve, we do believe that it is important for people to make their voices heard. "Tony Blair has put Africa and Climate Change at the top of his agenda for this summit, but the actual achievements forecast fall far short of what is needed. "In fact much could be done to address both problems at once if the world were to adopt the policy of Contraction and Convergence, as advocated by the Global Commons Institute. This aims to reduce the total 'greenhouse gas' emissions of the world while at the same time aiming towards an equal allowance for each person. In the process, richer countries with their high emissions will have to buy allowances from less developed countries, so enabling the latter to have the funds for truly sustainable development." Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 1st July 2005 Scarborough Green Party members Jonathan Dixon and Annie Willerton and their son are travelling to Edinburgh by train tomorrow to attend the Make Poverty History rally. "We booked our train tickets for this important event weeks ago, before the coach was organised," said Mr Dixon. "Although there has been a lot of hype and we are not sure how much it will actually achieve, we do believe that it is important for people to make their voices heard. "Tony Blair has put Africa and Climate Change at the top of his agenda for this summit, but the actual achievements forecast fall far short of what is needed. "In fact much could be done to address both problems at once if the world were to adopt the policy of Contraction and Convergence, as advocated by the Global Commons Institute. This aims to reduce the total 'greenhouse gas' emissions of the world while at the same time aiming towards an equal allowance for each person. In the process, richer countries with their high emissions will have to buy allowances from less developed countries, so enabling the latter to have the funds for truly sustainable development." Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 1st July 2005 Scarborough Green Party members Jonathan Dixon and Annie Willerton and their son are travelling to Edinburgh by train tomorrow to attend the Make Poverty History rally. "We booked our train tickets for this important event weeks ago, before the coach was organised," said Mr Dixon. "Although there has been a lot of hype and we are not sure how much it will actually achieve, we do believe that it is important for people to make their voices heard. "Tony Blair has put Africa and Climate Change at the top of his agenda for this summit, but the actual achievements forecast fall far short of what is needed. "In fact much could be done to address both problems at once if the world were to adopt the policy of Contraction and Convergence, as advocated by the Global Commons Institute. This aims to reduce the total 'greenhouse gas' emissions of the world while at the same time aiming towards an equal allowance for each person. In the process, richer countries with their high emissions will have to buy allowances from less developed countries, so enabling the latter to have the funds for truly sustainable development." Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 1st July 2005 Scarborough Green Party members Jonathan Dixon and Annie Willerton and their son are travelling to Edinburgh by train tomorrow to attend the Make Poverty History rally. "We booked our train tickets for this important event weeks ago, before the coach was organised," said Mr Dixon. "Although there has been a lot of hype and we are not sure how much it will actually achieve, we do believe that it is important for people to make their voices heard. "Tony Blair has put Africa and Climate Change at the top of his agenda for this summit, but the actual achievements forecast fall far short of what is needed. "In fact much could be done to address both problems at once if the world were to adopt the policy of Contraction and Convergence, as advocated by the Global Commons Institute. This aims to reduce the total 'greenhouse gas' emissions of the world while at the same time aiming towards an equal allowance for each person. In the process, richer countries with their high emissions will have to buy allowances from less developed countries, so enabling the latter to have the funds for truly sustainable development." Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA | ||||||||
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30th May 2005 Scarborough Green Party has welcomed the French vote against the European Constitution. “The Green Party does think that the European Union needs a constitution to spell out the relationship between the EU and the member states, but the constitution currently proposed is entirely wrong,” said local Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer. “It is not democratic because it leaves the real power in the hands of the Commission and Council of Ministers rather than the elected European Parliament. “It is not good for the environment or people because it enshrines the principles of economic growth and removing barriers to trade as permanent features of the EU. Everlasting economic growth is clearly not possible in a world of finite resources; and if barriers to trade are reduced too far, we get privatisation of public services and a race to the bottom in terms of wages and conditions - we can already see the bad effects of this in Britain. “Moreover, the proposed constitution takes more of the real power away from the nation states and hands it to European institutions,” continued Ms. Cluer. “In particular, foreign and defence matters will be handled by the EU and its decisions will overrule those of individual nation states. There will be, in effect, an EU army and the nations will be committed to increasing military spending. “This is just the opposite of what Greens want, as we stand for peaceful resolution of conflicts, an end to all weapons of mass destruction - including the British nuclear deterrent - and a reformed and strengthened United Nations.” The Green Party has signed up to the cross-party ‘No’ campaign in the event that the British government decides to proceed with a referendum here. Note: A Pro-European case against the constitution by Green MEP Caroline Lucas can be found at http://www.carolinelucasmep.org.uk/framesets/publications.html Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 30th May 2005 Scarborough Green Party has welcomed the French vote against the European Constitution. “The Green Party does think that the European Union needs a constitution to spell out the relationship between the EU and the member states, but the constitution currently proposed is entirely wrong,” said local Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer. “It is not democratic because it leaves the real power in the hands of the Commission and Council of Ministers rather than the elected European Parliament. “It is not good for the environment or people because it enshrines the principles of economic growth and removing barriers to trade as permanent features of the EU. Everlasting economic growth is clearly not possible in a world of finite resources; and if barriers to trade are reduced too far, we get privatisation of public services and a race to the bottom in terms of wages and conditions - we can already see the bad effects of this in Britain. “Moreover, the proposed constitution takes more of the real power away from the nation states and hands it to European institutions,” continued Ms. Cluer. “In particular, foreign and defence matters will be handled by the EU and its decisions will overrule those of individual nation states. There will be, in effect, an EU army and the nations will be committed to increasing military spending. “This is just the opposite of what Greens want, as we stand for peaceful resolution of conflicts, an end to all weapons of mass destruction - including the British nuclear deterrent - and a reformed and strengthened United Nations.” The Green Party has signed up to the cross-party ‘No’ campaign in the event that the British government decides to proceed with a referendum here. Note: A Pro-European case against the constitution by Green MEP Caroline Lucas can be found at http://www.carolinelucasmep.org.uk/framesets/publications.html Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 30th May 2005 Scarborough Green Party has welcomed the French vote against the European Constitution. “The Green Party does think that the European Union needs a constitution to spell out the relationship between the EU and the member states, but the constitution currently proposed is entirely wrong,” said local Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer. “It is not democratic because it leaves the real power in the hands of the Commission and Council of Ministers rather than the elected European Parliament. “It is not good for the environment or people because it enshrines the principles of economic growth and removing barriers to trade as permanent features of the EU. Everlasting economic growth is clearly not possible in a world of finite resources; and if barriers to trade are reduced too far, we get privatisation of public services and a race to the bottom in terms of wages and conditions - we can already see the bad effects of this in Britain. “Moreover, the proposed constitution takes more of the real power away from the nation states and hands it to European institutions,” continued Ms. Cluer. “In particular, foreign and defence matters will be handled by the EU and its decisions will overrule those of individual nation states. There will be, in effect, an EU army and the nations will be committed to increasing military spending. “This is just the opposite of what Greens want, as we stand for peaceful resolution of conflicts, an end to all weapons of mass destruction - including the British nuclear deterrent - and a reformed and strengthened United Nations.” The Green Party has signed up to the cross-party ‘No’ campaign in the event that the British government decides to proceed with a referendum here. Note: A Pro-European case against the constitution by Green MEP Caroline Lucas can be found at http://www.carolinelucasmep.org.uk/framesets/publications.html Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 30th May 2005 Scarborough Green Party has welcomed the French vote against the European Constitution. “The Green Party does think that the European Union needs a constitution to spell out the relationship between the EU and the member states, but the constitution currently proposed is entirely wrong,” said local Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer. “It is not democratic because it leaves the real power in the hands of the Commission and Council of Ministers rather than the elected European Parliament. “It is not good for the environment or people because it enshrines the principles of economic growth and removing barriers to trade as permanent features of the EU. Everlasting economic growth is clearly not possible in a world of finite resources; and if barriers to trade are reduced too far, we get privatisation of public services and a race to the bottom in terms of wages and conditions - we can already see the bad effects of this in Britain. “Moreover, the proposed constitution takes more of the real power away from the nation states and hands it to European institutions,” continued Ms. Cluer. “In particular, foreign and defence matters will be handled by the EU and its decisions will overrule those of individual nation states. There will be, in effect, an EU army and the nations will be committed to increasing military spending. “This is just the opposite of what Greens want, as we stand for peaceful resolution of conflicts, an end to all weapons of mass destruction - including the British nuclear deterrent - and a reformed and strengthened United Nations.” The Green Party has signed up to the cross-party ‘No’ campaign in the event that the British government decides to proceed with a referendum here. Note: A Pro-European case against the constitution by Green MEP Caroline Lucas can be found at http://www.carolinelucasmep.org.uk/framesets/publications.html Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 30th May 2005 Scarborough Green Party has welcomed the French vote against the European Constitution. “The Green Party does think that the European Union needs a constitution to spell out the relationship between the EU and the member states, but the constitution currently proposed is entirely wrong,” said local Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer. “It is not democratic because it leaves the real power in the hands of the Commission and Council of Ministers rather than the elected European Parliament. “It is not good for the environment or people because it enshrines the principles of economic growth and removing barriers to trade as permanent features of the EU. Everlasting economic growth is clearly not possible in a world of finite resources; and if barriers to trade are reduced too far, we get privatisation of public services and a race to the bottom in terms of wages and conditions - we can already see the bad effects of this in Britain. “Moreover, the proposed constitution takes more of the real power away from the nation states and hands it to European institutions,” continued Ms. Cluer. “In particular, foreign and defence matters will be handled by the EU and its decisions will overrule those of individual nation states. There will be, in effect, an EU army and the nations will be committed to increasing military spending. “This is just the opposite of what Greens want, as we stand for peaceful resolution of conflicts, an end to all weapons of mass destruction - including the British nuclear deterrent - and a reformed and strengthened United Nations.” The Green Party has signed up to the cross-party ‘No’ campaign in the event that the British government decides to proceed with a referendum here. Note: A Pro-European case against the constitution by Green MEP Caroline Lucas can be found at http://www.carolinelucasmep.org.uk/framesets/publications.html Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 30th May 2005 Scarborough Green Party has welcomed the French vote against the European Constitution. “The Green Party does think that the European Union needs a constitution to spell out the relationship between the EU and the member states, but the constitution currently proposed is entirely wrong,” said local Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer. “It is not democratic because it leaves the real power in the hands of the Commission and Council of Ministers rather than the elected European Parliament. “It is not good for the environment or people because it enshrines the principles of economic growth and removing barriers to trade as permanent features of the EU. Everlasting economic growth is clearly not possible in a world of finite resources; and if barriers to trade are reduced too far, we get privatisation of public services and a race to the bottom in terms of wages and conditions - we can already see the bad effects of this in Britain. “Moreover, the proposed constitution takes more of the real power away from the nation states and hands it to European institutions,” continued Ms. Cluer. “In particular, foreign and defence matters will be handled by the EU and its decisions will overrule those of individual nation states. There will be, in effect, an EU army and the nations will be committed to increasing military spending. “This is just the opposite of what Greens want, as we stand for peaceful resolution of conflicts, an end to all weapons of mass destruction - including the British nuclear deterrent - and a reformed and strengthened United Nations.” The Green Party has signed up to the cross-party ‘No’ campaign in the event that the British government decides to proceed with a referendum here. Note: A Pro-European case against the constitution by Green MEP Caroline Lucas can be found at http://www.carolinelucasmep.org.uk/framesets/publications.html Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 30th May 2005 Scarborough Green Party has welcomed the French vote against the European Constitution. “The Green Party does think that the European Union needs a constitution to spell out the relationship between the EU and the member states, but the constitution currently proposed is entirely wrong,” said local Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer. “It is not democratic because it leaves the real power in the hands of the Commission and Council of Ministers rather than the elected European Parliament. “It is not good for the environment or people because it enshrines the principles of economic growth and removing barriers to trade as permanent features of the EU. Everlasting economic growth is clearly not possible in a world of finite resources; and if barriers to trade are reduced too far, we get privatisation of public services and a race to the bottom in terms of wages and conditions - we can already see the bad effects of this in Britain. “Moreover, the proposed constitution takes more of the real power away from the nation states and hands it to European institutions,” continued Ms. Cluer. “In particular, foreign and defence matters will be handled by the EU and its decisions will overrule those of individual nation states. There will be, in effect, an EU army and the nations will be committed to increasing military spending. “This is just the opposite of what Greens want, as we stand for peaceful resolution of conflicts, an end to all weapons of mass destruction - including the British nuclear deterrent - and a reformed and strengthened United Nations.” The Green Party has signed up to the cross-party ‘No’ campaign in the event that the British government decides to proceed with a referendum here. Note: A Pro-European case against the constitution by Green MEP Caroline Lucas can be found at http://www.carolinelucasmep.org.uk/framesets/publications.html Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 30th May 2005 Scarborough Green Party has welcomed the French vote against the European Constitution. “The Green Party does think that the European Union needs a constitution to spell out the relationship between the EU and the member states, but the constitution currently proposed is entirely wrong,” said local Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer. “It is not democratic because it leaves the real power in the hands of the Commission and Council of Ministers rather than the elected European Parliament. “It is not good for the environment or people because it enshrines the principles of economic growth and removing barriers to trade as permanent features of the EU. Everlasting economic growth is clearly not possible in a world of finite resources; and if barriers to trade are reduced too far, we get privatisation of public services and a race to the bottom in terms of wages and conditions - we can already see the bad effects of this in Britain. “Moreover, the proposed constitution takes more of the real power away from the nation states and hands it to European institutions,” continued Ms. Cluer. “In particular, foreign and defence matters will be handled by the EU and its decisions will overrule those of individual nation states. There will be, in effect, an EU army and the nations will be committed to increasing military spending. “This is just the opposite of what Greens want, as we stand for peaceful resolution of conflicts, an end to all weapons of mass destruction - including the British nuclear deterrent - and a reformed and strengthened United Nations.” The Green Party has signed up to the cross-party ‘No’ campaign in the event that the British government decides to proceed with a referendum here. Note: A Pro-European case against the constitution by Green MEP Caroline Lucas can be found at http://www.carolinelucasmep.org.uk/framesets/publications.html Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 30th May 2005 Scarborough Green Party has welcomed the French vote against the European Constitution. “The Green Party does think that the European Union needs a constitution to spell out the relationship between the EU and the member states, but the constitution currently proposed is entirely wrong,” said local Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer. “It is not democratic because it leaves the real power in the hands of the Commission and Council of Ministers rather than the elected European Parliament. “It is not good for the environment or people because it enshrines the principles of economic growth and removing barriers to trade as permanent features of the EU. Everlasting economic growth is clearly not possible in a world of finite resources; and if barriers to trade are reduced too far, we get privatisation of public services and a race to the bottom in terms of wages and conditions - we can already see the bad effects of this in Britain. “Moreover, the proposed constitution takes more of the real power away from the nation states and hands it to European institutions,” continued Ms. Cluer. “In particular, foreign and defence matters will be handled by the EU and its decisions will overrule those of individual nation states. There will be, in effect, an EU army and the nations will be committed to increasing military spending. “This is just the opposite of what Greens want, as we stand for peaceful resolution of conflicts, an end to all weapons of mass destruction - including the British nuclear deterrent - and a reformed and strengthened United Nations.” The Green Party has signed up to the cross-party ‘No’ campaign in the event that the British government decides to proceed with a referendum here. Note: A Pro-European case against the constitution by Green MEP Caroline Lucas can be found at http://www.carolinelucasmep.org.uk/framesets/publications.html Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 30th May 2005 Scarborough Green Party has welcomed the French vote against the European Constitution. “The Green Party does think that the European Union needs a constitution to spell out the relationship between the EU and the member states, but the constitution currently proposed is entirely wrong,” said local Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer. “It is not democratic because it leaves the real power in the hands of the Commission and Council of Ministers rather than the elected European Parliament. “It is not good for the environment or people because it enshrines the principles of economic growth and removing barriers to trade as permanent features of the EU. Everlasting economic growth is clearly not possible in a world of finite resources; and if barriers to trade are reduced too far, we get privatisation of public services and a race to the bottom in terms of wages and conditions - we can already see the bad effects of this in Britain. “Moreover, the proposed constitution takes more of the real power away from the nation states and hands it to European institutions,” continued Ms. Cluer. “In particular, foreign and defence matters will be handled by the EU and its decisions will overrule those of individual nation states. There will be, in effect, an EU army and the nations will be committed to increasing military spending. “This is just the opposite of what Greens want, as we stand for peaceful resolution of conflicts, an end to all weapons of mass destruction - including the British nuclear deterrent - and a reformed and strengthened United Nations.” The Green Party has signed up to the cross-party ‘No’ campaign in the event that the British government decides to proceed with a referendum here. Note: A Pro-European case against the constitution by Green MEP Caroline Lucas can be found at http://www.carolinelucasmep.org.uk/framesets/publications.html Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA | ||||||||
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19th May 2005 Local Green Party members will be following in the footsteps of their nationally elected representatives when they join a cross-party group calling for proportional representation at all elections. Green MEP Jean Lambert joined MPs calling for a referendum on proportional representation, when she took part in a cross-party delegation of politicians taking the campaign for electoral reform to Downing Street. The Greens currently have 8 MSPs, 2 Euro-MPs, and 2 London Assembly members elected under systems of proportional representation. During the General Election, Greens gained no MPs but increased their overall vote nationally by 18%. Scarborough Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer commented, "It is not democratic that a party backed by less than one in five of the electorate will has a monopoly on policymaking for the next five years, whereas the Green Party - who gained up to 22% in some constituencies - will have no national political voice." "First-past-the-post actively denies voters the Green voice that they clearly would like to have in parliament. It forces people to exercise a "fear vote" against parties they don't want rather than for the parties they believe in. What kind of democracy is that?" Liberal Democrats, Greens and perhaps others will be in Westborough on Saturday afternoon (21st May) to encourage the public to sign a petition for proportional representation. “We are very happy to work with other parties in this way to press for a more democratic system of elections,” said Ms. Cluer. Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 19th May 2005 Local Green Party members will be following in the footsteps of their nationally elected representatives when they join a cross-party group calling for proportional representation at all elections. Green MEP Jean Lambert joined MPs calling for a referendum on proportional representation, when she took part in a cross-party delegation of politicians taking the campaign for electoral reform to Downing Street. The Greens currently have 8 MSPs, 2 Euro-MPs, and 2 London Assembly members elected under systems of proportional representation. During the General Election, Greens gained no MPs but increased their overall vote nationally by 18%. Scarborough Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer commented, "It is not democratic that a party backed by less than one in five of the electorate will has a monopoly on policymaking for the next five years, whereas the Green Party - who gained up to 22% in some constituencies - will have no national political voice." "First-past-the-post actively denies voters the Green voice that they clearly would like to have in parliament. It forces people to exercise a "fear vote" against parties they don't want rather than for the parties they believe in. What kind of democracy is that?" Liberal Democrats, Greens and perhaps others will be in Westborough on Saturday afternoon (21st May) to encourage the public to sign a petition for proportional representation. “We are very happy to work with other parties in this way to press for a more democratic system of elections,” said Ms. Cluer. Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 19th May 2005 Local Green Party members will be following in the footsteps of their nationally elected representatives when they join a cross-party group calling for proportional representation at all elections. Green MEP Jean Lambert joined MPs calling for a referendum on proportional representation, when she took part in a cross-party delegation of politicians taking the campaign for electoral reform to Downing Street. The Greens currently have 8 MSPs, 2 Euro-MPs, and 2 London Assembly members elected under systems of proportional representation. During the General Election, Greens gained no MPs but increased their overall vote nationally by 18%. Scarborough Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer commented, "It is not democratic that a party backed by less than one in five of the electorate will has a monopoly on policymaking for the next five years, whereas the Green Party - who gained up to 22% in some constituencies - will have no national political voice." "First-past-the-post actively denies voters the Green voice that they clearly would like to have in parliament. It forces people to exercise a "fear vote" against parties they don't want rather than for the parties they believe in. What kind of democracy is that?" Liberal Democrats, Greens and perhaps others will be in Westborough on Saturday afternoon (21st May) to encourage the public to sign a petition for proportional representation. “We are very happy to work with other parties in this way to press for a more democratic system of elections,” said Ms. Cluer. Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 19th May 2005 Local Green Party members will be following in the footsteps of their nationally elected representatives when they join a cross-party group calling for proportional representation at all elections. Green MEP Jean Lambert joined MPs calling for a referendum on proportional representation, when she took part in a cross-party delegation of politicians taking the campaign for electoral reform to Downing Street. The Greens currently have 8 MSPs, 2 Euro-MPs, and 2 London Assembly members elected under systems of proportional representation. During the General Election, Greens gained no MPs but increased their overall vote nationally by 18%. Scarborough Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer commented, "It is not democratic that a party backed by less than one in five of the electorate will has a monopoly on policymaking for the next five years, whereas the Green Party - who gained up to 22% in some constituencies - will have no national political voice." "First-past-the-post actively denies voters the Green voice that they clearly would like to have in parliament. It forces people to exercise a "fear vote" against parties they don't want rather than for the parties they believe in. What kind of democracy is that?" Liberal Democrats, Greens and perhaps others will be in Westborough on Saturday afternoon (21st May) to encourage the public to sign a petition for proportional representation. “We are very happy to work with other parties in this way to press for a more democratic system of elections,” said Ms. Cluer. Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 19th May 2005 Local Green Party members will be following in the footsteps of their nationally elected representatives when they join a cross-party group calling for proportional representation at all elections. Green MEP Jean Lambert joined MPs calling for a referendum on proportional representation, when she took part in a cross-party delegation of politicians taking the campaign for electoral reform to Downing Street. The Greens currently have 8 MSPs, 2 Euro-MPs, and 2 London Assembly members elected under systems of proportional representation. During the General Election, Greens gained no MPs but increased their overall vote nationally by 18%. Scarborough Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer commented, "It is not democratic that a party backed by less than one in five of the electorate will has a monopoly on policymaking for the next five years, whereas the Green Party - who gained up to 22% in some constituencies - will have no national political voice." "First-past-the-post actively denies voters the Green voice that they clearly would like to have in parliament. It forces people to exercise a "fear vote" against parties they don't want rather than for the parties they believe in. What kind of democracy is that?" Liberal Democrats, Greens and perhaps others will be in Westborough on Saturday afternoon (21st May) to encourage the public to sign a petition for proportional representation. “We are very happy to work with other parties in this way to press for a more democratic system of elections,” said Ms. Cluer. Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 19th May 2005 Local Green Party members will be following in the footsteps of their nationally elected representatives when they join a cross-party group calling for proportional representation at all elections. Green MEP Jean Lambert joined MPs calling for a referendum on proportional representation, when she took part in a cross-party delegation of politicians taking the campaign for electoral reform to Downing Street. The Greens currently have 8 MSPs, 2 Euro-MPs, and 2 London Assembly members elected under systems of proportional representation. During the General Election, Greens gained no MPs but increased their overall vote nationally by 18%. Scarborough Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer commented, "It is not democratic that a party backed by less than one in five of the electorate will has a monopoly on policymaking for the next five years, whereas the Green Party - who gained up to 22% in some constituencies - will have no national political voice." "First-past-the-post actively denies voters the Green voice that they clearly would like to have in parliament. It forces people to exercise a "fear vote" against parties they don't want rather than for the parties they believe in. What kind of democracy is that?" Liberal Democrats, Greens and perhaps others will be in Westborough on Saturday afternoon (21st May) to encourage the public to sign a petition for proportional representation. “We are very happy to work with other parties in this way to press for a more democratic system of elections,” said Ms. Cluer. Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 19th May 2005 Local Green Party members will be following in the footsteps of their nationally elected representatives when they join a cross-party group calling for proportional representation at all elections. Green MEP Jean Lambert joined MPs calling for a referendum on proportional representation, when she took part in a cross-party delegation of politicians taking the campaign for electoral reform to Downing Street. The Greens currently have 8 MSPs, 2 Euro-MPs, and 2 London Assembly members elected under systems of proportional representation. During the General Election, Greens gained no MPs but increased their overall vote nationally by 18%. Scarborough Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer commented, "It is not democratic that a party backed by less than one in five of the electorate will has a monopoly on policymaking for the next five years, whereas the Green Party - who gained up to 22% in some constituencies - will have no national political voice." "First-past-the-post actively denies voters the Green voice that they clearly would like to have in parliament. It forces people to exercise a "fear vote" against parties they don't want rather than for the parties they believe in. What kind of democracy is that?" Liberal Democrats, Greens and perhaps others will be in Westborough on Saturday afternoon (21st May) to encourage the public to sign a petition for proportional representation. “We are very happy to work with other parties in this way to press for a more democratic system of elections,” said Ms. Cluer. Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 19th May 2005 Local Green Party members will be following in the footsteps of their nationally elected representatives when they join a cross-party group calling for proportional representation at all elections. Green MEP Jean Lambert joined MPs calling for a referendum on proportional representation, when she took part in a cross-party delegation of politicians taking the campaign for electoral reform to Downing Street. The Greens currently have 8 MSPs, 2 Euro-MPs, and 2 London Assembly members elected under systems of proportional representation. During the General Election, Greens gained no MPs but increased their overall vote nationally by 18%. Scarborough Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer commented, "It is not democratic that a party backed by less than one in five of the electorate will has a monopoly on policymaking for the next five years, whereas the Green Party - who gained up to 22% in some constituencies - will have no national political voice." "First-past-the-post actively denies voters the Green voice that they clearly would like to have in parliament. It forces people to exercise a "fear vote" against parties they don't want rather than for the parties they believe in. What kind of democracy is that?" Liberal Democrats, Greens and perhaps others will be in Westborough on Saturday afternoon (21st May) to encourage the public to sign a petition for proportional representation. “We are very happy to work with other parties in this way to press for a more democratic system of elections,” said Ms. Cluer. Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 19th May 2005 Local Green Party members will be following in the footsteps of their nationally elected representatives when they join a cross-party group calling for proportional representation at all elections. Green MEP Jean Lambert joined MPs calling for a referendum on proportional representation, when she took part in a cross-party delegation of politicians taking the campaign for electoral reform to Downing Street. The Greens currently have 8 MSPs, 2 Euro-MPs, and 2 London Assembly members elected under systems of proportional representation. During the General Election, Greens gained no MPs but increased their overall vote nationally by 18%. Scarborough Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer commented, "It is not democratic that a party backed by less than one in five of the electorate will has a monopoly on policymaking for the next five years, whereas the Green Party - who gained up to 22% in some constituencies - will have no national political voice." "First-past-the-post actively denies voters the Green voice that they clearly would like to have in parliament. It forces people to exercise a "fear vote" against parties they don't want rather than for the parties they believe in. What kind of democracy is that?" Liberal Democrats, Greens and perhaps others will be in Westborough on Saturday afternoon (21st May) to encourage the public to sign a petition for proportional representation. “We are very happy to work with other parties in this way to press for a more democratic system of elections,” said Ms. Cluer. Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 19th May 2005 Local Green Party members will be following in the footsteps of their nationally elected representatives when they join a cross-party group calling for proportional representation at all elections. Green MEP Jean Lambert joined MPs calling for a referendum on proportional representation, when she took part in a cross-party delegation of politicians taking the campaign for electoral reform to Downing Street. The Greens currently have 8 MSPs, 2 Euro-MPs, and 2 London Assembly members elected under systems of proportional representation. During the General Election, Greens gained no MPs but increased their overall vote nationally by 18%. Scarborough Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer commented, "It is not democratic that a party backed by less than one in five of the electorate will has a monopoly on policymaking for the next five years, whereas the Green Party - who gained up to 22% in some constituencies - will have no national political voice." "First-past-the-post actively denies voters the Green voice that they clearly would like to have in parliament. It forces people to exercise a "fear vote" against parties they don't want rather than for the parties they believe in. What kind of democracy is that?" Liberal Democrats, Greens and perhaps others will be in Westborough on Saturday afternoon (21st May) to encourage the public to sign a petition for proportional representation. “We are very happy to work with other parties in this way to press for a more democratic system of elections,” said Ms. Cluer. 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28th September 2005 Tackling climate change will be the main theme of a Green Party stall in Westborough on Saturday morning. Scarborough Green Party will be setting up stall to show people the urgency of the climate change problem and some of the Green Party’s proposed solutions. "Hardly anyone can now be unaware of the risks of climate change,” said Scarborough Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer, “what with the two devastating hurricanes in the USA and the new report about record melting of the Arctic sea ice. “This is a world emergency, yet our government is totally unprepared to take the necessary action. Tony Blair devoted only about three sentences to it in his conference speech. "This is a crucial time in terms of climate change. Scientists agree that we are reaching a 'tipping point'; we need radical action now. Britain is about to fail to meet its Kyoto targets because under the Labour government pollution levels have actually risen. This situation is totally unacceptable. "What our leaders don't seem to comprehend is that climate change is unlike any other issue: there is a shrinking window of opportunity where we can begin to genuinely deal with it and the only way to do this is to bring carbon emissions down now." The Green Party stall will be in the Westborough shopping area in the morning of Saturday 1st October. Leaflets will be available about climate change and other aspects of Green Party policy, including information about action which individuals and governments could take. ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 28th September 2005 Tackling climate change will be the main theme of a Green Party stall in Westborough on Saturday morning. Scarborough Green Party will be setting up stall to show people the urgency of the climate change problem and some of the Green Party’s proposed solutions. "Hardly anyone can now be unaware of the risks of climate change,” said Scarborough Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer, “what with the two devastating hurricanes in the USA and the new report about record melting of the Arctic sea ice. “This is a world emergency, yet our government is totally unprepared to take the necessary action. Tony Blair devoted only about three sentences to it in his conference speech. "This is a crucial time in terms of climate change. Scientists agree that we are reaching a 'tipping point'; we need radical action now. Britain is about to fail to meet its Kyoto targets because under the Labour government pollution levels have actually risen. This situation is totally unacceptable. "What our leaders don't seem to comprehend is that climate change is unlike any other issue: there is a shrinking window of opportunity where we can begin to genuinely deal with it and the only way to do this is to bring carbon emissions down now." The Green Party stall will be in the Westborough shopping area in the morning of Saturday 1st October. Leaflets will be available about climate change and other aspects of Green Party policy, including information about action which individuals and governments could take. ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 28th September 2005 Tackling climate change will be the main theme of a Green Party stall in Westborough on Saturday morning. Scarborough Green Party will be setting up stall to show people the urgency of the climate change problem and some of the Green Party’s proposed solutions. "Hardly anyone can now be unaware of the risks of climate change,” said Scarborough Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer, “what with the two devastating hurricanes in the USA and the new report about record melting of the Arctic sea ice. “This is a world emergency, yet our government is totally unprepared to take the necessary action. Tony Blair devoted only about three sentences to it in his conference speech. "This is a crucial time in terms of climate change. Scientists agree that we are reaching a 'tipping point'; we need radical action now. Britain is about to fail to meet its Kyoto targets because under the Labour government pollution levels have actually risen. This situation is totally unacceptable. "What our leaders don't seem to comprehend is that climate change is unlike any other issue: there is a shrinking window of opportunity where we can begin to genuinely deal with it and the only way to do this is to bring carbon emissions down now." The Green Party stall will be in the Westborough shopping area in the morning of Saturday 1st October. Leaflets will be available about climate change and other aspects of Green Party policy, including information about action which individuals and governments could take. ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 28th September 2005 Tackling climate change will be the main theme of a Green Party stall in Westborough on Saturday morning. Scarborough Green Party will be setting up stall to show people the urgency of the climate change problem and some of the Green Party’s proposed solutions. "Hardly anyone can now be unaware of the risks of climate change,” said Scarborough Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer, “what with the two devastating hurricanes in the USA and the new report about record melting of the Arctic sea ice. “This is a world emergency, yet our government is totally unprepared to take the necessary action. Tony Blair devoted only about three sentences to it in his conference speech. "This is a crucial time in terms of climate change. Scientists agree that we are reaching a 'tipping point'; we need radical action now. Britain is about to fail to meet its Kyoto targets because under the Labour government pollution levels have actually risen. This situation is totally unacceptable. "What our leaders don't seem to comprehend is that climate change is unlike any other issue: there is a shrinking window of opportunity where we can begin to genuinely deal with it and the only way to do this is to bring carbon emissions down now." The Green Party stall will be in the Westborough shopping area in the morning of Saturday 1st October. Leaflets will be available about climate change and other aspects of Green Party policy, including information about action which individuals and governments could take. ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 28th September 2005 Tackling climate change will be the main theme of a Green Party stall in Westborough on Saturday morning. Scarborough Green Party will be setting up stall to show people the urgency of the climate change problem and some of the Green Party’s proposed solutions. "Hardly anyone can now be unaware of the risks of climate change,” said Scarborough Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer, “what with the two devastating hurricanes in the USA and the new report about record melting of the Arctic sea ice. “This is a world emergency, yet our government is totally unprepared to take the necessary action. Tony Blair devoted only about three sentences to it in his conference speech. "This is a crucial time in terms of climate change. Scientists agree that we are reaching a 'tipping point'; we need radical action now. Britain is about to fail to meet its Kyoto targets because under the Labour government pollution levels have actually risen. This situation is totally unacceptable. "What our leaders don't seem to comprehend is that climate change is unlike any other issue: there is a shrinking window of opportunity where we can begin to genuinely deal with it and the only way to do this is to bring carbon emissions down now." The Green Party stall will be in the Westborough shopping area in the morning of Saturday 1st October. Leaflets will be available about climate change and other aspects of Green Party policy, including information about action which individuals and governments could take. ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 28th September 2005 Tackling climate change will be the main theme of a Green Party stall in Westborough on Saturday morning. Scarborough Green Party will be setting up stall to show people the urgency of the climate change problem and some of the Green Party’s proposed solutions. "Hardly anyone can now be unaware of the risks of climate change,” said Scarborough Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer, “what with the two devastating hurricanes in the USA and the new report about record melting of the Arctic sea ice. “This is a world emergency, yet our government is totally unprepared to take the necessary action. Tony Blair devoted only about three sentences to it in his conference speech. "This is a crucial time in terms of climate change. Scientists agree that we are reaching a 'tipping point'; we need radical action now. Britain is about to fail to meet its Kyoto targets because under the Labour government pollution levels have actually risen. This situation is totally unacceptable. "What our leaders don't seem to comprehend is that climate change is unlike any other issue: there is a shrinking window of opportunity where we can begin to genuinely deal with it and the only way to do this is to bring carbon emissions down now." The Green Party stall will be in the Westborough shopping area in the morning of Saturday 1st October. Leaflets will be available about climate change and other aspects of Green Party policy, including information about action which individuals and governments could take. ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 28th September 2005 Tackling climate change will be the main theme of a Green Party stall in Westborough on Saturday morning. Scarborough Green Party will be setting up stall to show people the urgency of the climate change problem and some of the Green Party’s proposed solutions. "Hardly anyone can now be unaware of the risks of climate change,” said Scarborough Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer, “what with the two devastating hurricanes in the USA and the new report about record melting of the Arctic sea ice. “This is a world emergency, yet our government is totally unprepared to take the necessary action. Tony Blair devoted only about three sentences to it in his conference speech. "This is a crucial time in terms of climate change. Scientists agree that we are reaching a 'tipping point'; we need radical action now. Britain is about to fail to meet its Kyoto targets because under the Labour government pollution levels have actually risen. This situation is totally unacceptable. "What our leaders don't seem to comprehend is that climate change is unlike any other issue: there is a shrinking window of opportunity where we can begin to genuinely deal with it and the only way to do this is to bring carbon emissions down now." The Green Party stall will be in the Westborough shopping area in the morning of Saturday 1st October. Leaflets will be available about climate change and other aspects of Green Party policy, including information about action which individuals and governments could take. ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 28th September 2005 Tackling climate change will be the main theme of a Green Party stall in Westborough on Saturday morning. Scarborough Green Party will be setting up stall to show people the urgency of the climate change problem and some of the Green Party’s proposed solutions. "Hardly anyone can now be unaware of the risks of climate change,” said Scarborough Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer, “what with the two devastating hurricanes in the USA and the new report about record melting of the Arctic sea ice. “This is a world emergency, yet our government is totally unprepared to take the necessary action. Tony Blair devoted only about three sentences to it in his conference speech. "This is a crucial time in terms of climate change. Scientists agree that we are reaching a 'tipping point'; we need radical action now. Britain is about to fail to meet its Kyoto targets because under the Labour government pollution levels have actually risen. This situation is totally unacceptable. "What our leaders don't seem to comprehend is that climate change is unlike any other issue: there is a shrinking window of opportunity where we can begin to genuinely deal with it and the only way to do this is to bring carbon emissions down now." The Green Party stall will be in the Westborough shopping area in the morning of Saturday 1st October. Leaflets will be available about climate change and other aspects of Green Party policy, including information about action which individuals and governments could take. ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 28th September 2005 Tackling climate change will be the main theme of a Green Party stall in Westborough on Saturday morning. Scarborough Green Party will be setting up stall to show people the urgency of the climate change problem and some of the Green Party’s proposed solutions. "Hardly anyone can now be unaware of the risks of climate change,” said Scarborough Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer, “what with the two devastating hurricanes in the USA and the new report about record melting of the Arctic sea ice. “This is a world emergency, yet our government is totally unprepared to take the necessary action. Tony Blair devoted only about three sentences to it in his conference speech. "This is a crucial time in terms of climate change. Scientists agree that we are reaching a 'tipping point'; we need radical action now. Britain is about to fail to meet its Kyoto targets because under the Labour government pollution levels have actually risen. This situation is totally unacceptable. "What our leaders don't seem to comprehend is that climate change is unlike any other issue: there is a shrinking window of opportunity where we can begin to genuinely deal with it and the only way to do this is to bring carbon emissions down now." The Green Party stall will be in the Westborough shopping area in the morning of Saturday 1st October. Leaflets will be available about climate change and other aspects of Green Party policy, including information about action which individuals and governments could take. ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 28th September 2005 Tackling climate change will be the main theme of a Green Party stall in Westborough on Saturday morning. Scarborough Green Party will be setting up stall to show people the urgency of the climate change problem and some of the Green Party’s proposed solutions. "Hardly anyone can now be unaware of the risks of climate change,” said Scarborough Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer, “what with the two devastating hurricanes in the USA and the new report about record melting of the Arctic sea ice. “This is a world emergency, yet our government is totally unprepared to take the necessary action. Tony Blair devoted only about three sentences to it in his conference speech. "This is a crucial time in terms of climate change. Scientists agree that we are reaching a 'tipping point'; we need radical action now. Britain is about to fail to meet its Kyoto targets because under the Labour government pollution levels have actually risen. This situation is totally unacceptable. "What our leaders don't seem to comprehend is that climate change is unlike any other issue: there is a shrinking window of opportunity where we can begin to genuinely deal with it and the only way to do this is to bring carbon emissions down now." The Green Party stall will be in the Westborough shopping area in the morning of Saturday 1st October. Leaflets will be available about climate change and other aspects of Green Party policy, including information about action which individuals and governments could take. ENDS Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA | ||||||||
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17th April 2005 The Green Party's election candidates have expressed support for the campaign to get traffic calming measures and crossing points on Cross Lane and Green Lane. In a letter to Scarborough Council's traffic and transportation manager Bruce Bedford, written on behalf of Scarborough Green Party, county council candidate Dilys Cluer says: "Green Lane in particular is a very dangerous road to cross on account of the contours of the road, with many places where motorists and pedestrians cannot see each other at a distance. I used to worry about it when my own sons were at Scalby School, and that was around fifteen years ago when there was considerably less traffic than there is now. "Designated crossing points would be particularly useful for school children, who sometimes have less sense than adults about choosing a safe place to cross. The Green Party supports the concept of Safe Routes to School and measures to slow traffic in urban areas. We hope that the introduction of appropriate measures will not depend on the outcome of the investigation into the recent tragic accident, but will take place in any case in view of the large volume of traffic and children on these roads every school day and the obvious risk of further accidents." Jonathan Dixon, who is the local Green candidate for Westminster as well as for local council elections, commented: "Safe routes to schools would be given the highest priority by the Green Party, so that most children are able to walk or cycle to school. We wish to reduce the speed of traffic in built-up areas, for everyone's benefit. If our candidates are elected to the Borough and County councils, we will do our utmost to improve road safety, particularly for vulnerable road users." Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street, Scarborough, YO12 7SA 17th April 2005 The Green Party's election candidates have expressed support for the campaign to get traffic calming measures and crossing points on Cross Lane and Green Lane. In a letter to Scarborough Council's traffic and transportation manager Bruce Bedford, written on behalf of Scarborough Green Party, county council candidate Dilys Cluer says: "Green Lane in particular is a very dangerous road to cross on account of the contours of the road, with many places where motorists and pedestrians cannot see each other at a distance. I used to worry about it when my own sons were at Scalby School, and that was around fifteen years ago when there was considerably less traffic than there is now. "Designated crossing points would be particularly useful for school children, who sometimes have less sense than adults about choosing a safe place to cross. The Green Party supports the concept of Safe Routes to School and measures to slow traffic in urban areas. We hope that the introduction of appropriate measures will not depend on the outcome of the investigation into the recent tragic accident, but will take place in any case in view of the large volume of traffic and children on these roads every school day and the obvious risk of further accidents." Jonathan Dixon, who is the local Green candidate for Westminster as well as for local council elections, commented: "Safe routes to schools would be given the highest priority by the Green Party, so that most children are able to walk or cycle to school. We wish to reduce the speed of traffic in built-up areas, for everyone's benefit. If our candidates are elected to the Borough and County councils, we will do our utmost to improve road safety, particularly for vulnerable road users." Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street, Scarborough, YO12 7SA 17th April 2005 The Green Party's election candidates have expressed support for the campaign to get traffic calming measures and crossing points on Cross Lane and Green Lane. In a letter to Scarborough Council's traffic and transportation manager Bruce Bedford, written on behalf of Scarborough Green Party, county council candidate Dilys Cluer says: "Green Lane in particular is a very dangerous road to cross on account of the contours of the road, with many places where motorists and pedestrians cannot see each other at a distance. I used to worry about it when my own sons were at Scalby School, and that was around fifteen years ago when there was considerably less traffic than there is now. "Designated crossing points would be particularly useful for school children, who sometimes have less sense than adults about choosing a safe place to cross. The Green Party supports the concept of Safe Routes to School and measures to slow traffic in urban areas. We hope that the introduction of appropriate measures will not depend on the outcome of the investigation into the recent tragic accident, but will take place in any case in view of the large volume of traffic and children on these roads every school day and the obvious risk of further accidents." Jonathan Dixon, who is the local Green candidate for Westminster as well as for local council elections, commented: "Safe routes to schools would be given the highest priority by the Green Party, so that most children are able to walk or cycle to school. We wish to reduce the speed of traffic in built-up areas, for everyone's benefit. If our candidates are elected to the Borough and County councils, we will do our utmost to improve road safety, particularly for vulnerable road users." Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street, Scarborough, YO12 7SA 17th April 2005 The Green Party's election candidates have expressed support for the campaign to get traffic calming measures and crossing points on Cross Lane and Green Lane. In a letter to Scarborough Council's traffic and transportation manager Bruce Bedford, written on behalf of Scarborough Green Party, county council candidate Dilys Cluer says: "Green Lane in particular is a very dangerous road to cross on account of the contours of the road, with many places where motorists and pedestrians cannot see each other at a distance. I used to worry about it when my own sons were at Scalby School, and that was around fifteen years ago when there was considerably less traffic than there is now. "Designated crossing points would be particularly useful for school children, who sometimes have less sense than adults about choosing a safe place to cross. The Green Party supports the concept of Safe Routes to School and measures to slow traffic in urban areas. We hope that the introduction of appropriate measures will not depend on the outcome of the investigation into the recent tragic accident, but will take place in any case in view of the large volume of traffic and children on these roads every school day and the obvious risk of further accidents." Jonathan Dixon, who is the local Green candidate for Westminster as well as for local council elections, commented: "Safe routes to schools would be given the highest priority by the Green Party, so that most children are able to walk or cycle to school. We wish to reduce the speed of traffic in built-up areas, for everyone's benefit. If our candidates are elected to the Borough and County councils, we will do our utmost to improve road safety, particularly for vulnerable road users." Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street, Scarborough, YO12 7SA 17th April 2005 The Green Party's election candidates have expressed support for the campaign to get traffic calming measures and crossing points on Cross Lane and Green Lane. In a letter to Scarborough Council's traffic and transportation manager Bruce Bedford, written on behalf of Scarborough Green Party, county council candidate Dilys Cluer says: "Green Lane in particular is a very dangerous road to cross on account of the contours of the road, with many places where motorists and pedestrians cannot see each other at a distance. I used to worry about it when my own sons were at Scalby School, and that was around fifteen years ago when there was considerably less traffic than there is now. "Designated crossing points would be particularly useful for school children, who sometimes have less sense than adults about choosing a safe place to cross. The Green Party supports the concept of Safe Routes to School and measures to slow traffic in urban areas. We hope that the introduction of appropriate measures will not depend on the outcome of the investigation into the recent tragic accident, but will take place in any case in view of the large volume of traffic and children on these roads every school day and the obvious risk of further accidents." Jonathan Dixon, who is the local Green candidate for Westminster as well as for local council elections, commented: "Safe routes to schools would be given the highest priority by the Green Party, so that most children are able to walk or cycle to school. We wish to reduce the speed of traffic in built-up areas, for everyone's benefit. If our candidates are elected to the Borough and County councils, we will do our utmost to improve road safety, particularly for vulnerable road users." Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street, Scarborough, YO12 7SA 17th April 2005 The Green Party's election candidates have expressed support for the campaign to get traffic calming measures and crossing points on Cross Lane and Green Lane. In a letter to Scarborough Council's traffic and transportation manager Bruce Bedford, written on behalf of Scarborough Green Party, county council candidate Dilys Cluer says: "Green Lane in particular is a very dangerous road to cross on account of the contours of the road, with many places where motorists and pedestrians cannot see each other at a distance. I used to worry about it when my own sons were at Scalby School, and that was around fifteen years ago when there was considerably less traffic than there is now. "Designated crossing points would be particularly useful for school children, who sometimes have less sense than adults about choosing a safe place to cross. The Green Party supports the concept of Safe Routes to School and measures to slow traffic in urban areas. We hope that the introduction of appropriate measures will not depend on the outcome of the investigation into the recent tragic accident, but will take place in any case in view of the large volume of traffic and children on these roads every school day and the obvious risk of further accidents." Jonathan Dixon, who is the local Green candidate for Westminster as well as for local council elections, commented: "Safe routes to schools would be given the highest priority by the Green Party, so that most children are able to walk or cycle to school. We wish to reduce the speed of traffic in built-up areas, for everyone's benefit. If our candidates are elected to the Borough and County councils, we will do our utmost to improve road safety, particularly for vulnerable road users." Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street, Scarborough, YO12 7SA 17th April 2005 The Green Party's election candidates have expressed support for the campaign to get traffic calming measures and crossing points on Cross Lane and Green Lane. In a letter to Scarborough Council's traffic and transportation manager Bruce Bedford, written on behalf of Scarborough Green Party, county council candidate Dilys Cluer says: "Green Lane in particular is a very dangerous road to cross on account of the contours of the road, with many places where motorists and pedestrians cannot see each other at a distance. I used to worry about it when my own sons were at Scalby School, and that was around fifteen years ago when there was considerably less traffic than there is now. "Designated crossing points would be particularly useful for school children, who sometimes have less sense than adults about choosing a safe place to cross. The Green Party supports the concept of Safe Routes to School and measures to slow traffic in urban areas. We hope that the introduction of appropriate measures will not depend on the outcome of the investigation into the recent tragic accident, but will take place in any case in view of the large volume of traffic and children on these roads every school day and the obvious risk of further accidents." Jonathan Dixon, who is the local Green candidate for Westminster as well as for local council elections, commented: "Safe routes to schools would be given the highest priority by the Green Party, so that most children are able to walk or cycle to school. We wish to reduce the speed of traffic in built-up areas, for everyone's benefit. If our candidates are elected to the Borough and County councils, we will do our utmost to improve road safety, particularly for vulnerable road users." Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street, Scarborough, YO12 7SA 17th April 2005 The Green Party's election candidates have expressed support for the campaign to get traffic calming measures and crossing points on Cross Lane and Green Lane. In a letter to Scarborough Council's traffic and transportation manager Bruce Bedford, written on behalf of Scarborough Green Party, county council candidate Dilys Cluer says: "Green Lane in particular is a very dangerous road to cross on account of the contours of the road, with many places where motorists and pedestrians cannot see each other at a distance. I used to worry about it when my own sons were at Scalby School, and that was around fifteen years ago when there was considerably less traffic than there is now. "Designated crossing points would be particularly useful for school children, who sometimes have less sense than adults about choosing a safe place to cross. The Green Party supports the concept of Safe Routes to School and measures to slow traffic in urban areas. We hope that the introduction of appropriate measures will not depend on the outcome of the investigation into the recent tragic accident, but will take place in any case in view of the large volume of traffic and children on these roads every school day and the obvious risk of further accidents." Jonathan Dixon, who is the local Green candidate for Westminster as well as for local council elections, commented: "Safe routes to schools would be given the highest priority by the Green Party, so that most children are able to walk or cycle to school. We wish to reduce the speed of traffic in built-up areas, for everyone's benefit. If our candidates are elected to the Borough and County councils, we will do our utmost to improve road safety, particularly for vulnerable road users." Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street, Scarborough, YO12 7SA 17th April 2005 The Green Party's election candidates have expressed support for the campaign to get traffic calming measures and crossing points on Cross Lane and Green Lane. In a letter to Scarborough Council's traffic and transportation manager Bruce Bedford, written on behalf of Scarborough Green Party, county council candidate Dilys Cluer says: "Green Lane in particular is a very dangerous road to cross on account of the contours of the road, with many places where motorists and pedestrians cannot see each other at a distance. I used to worry about it when my own sons were at Scalby School, and that was around fifteen years ago when there was considerably less traffic than there is now. "Designated crossing points would be particularly useful for school children, who sometimes have less sense than adults about choosing a safe place to cross. The Green Party supports the concept of Safe Routes to School and measures to slow traffic in urban areas. We hope that the introduction of appropriate measures will not depend on the outcome of the investigation into the recent tragic accident, but will take place in any case in view of the large volume of traffic and children on these roads every school day and the obvious risk of further accidents." Jonathan Dixon, who is the local Green candidate for Westminster as well as for local council elections, commented: "Safe routes to schools would be given the highest priority by the Green Party, so that most children are able to walk or cycle to school. We wish to reduce the speed of traffic in built-up areas, for everyone's benefit. If our candidates are elected to the Borough and County councils, we will do our utmost to improve road safety, particularly for vulnerable road users." Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street, Scarborough, YO12 7SA 17th April 2005 The Green Party's election candidates have expressed support for the campaign to get traffic calming measures and crossing points on Cross Lane and Green Lane. In a letter to Scarborough Council's traffic and transportation manager Bruce Bedford, written on behalf of Scarborough Green Party, county council candidate Dilys Cluer says: "Green Lane in particular is a very dangerous road to cross on account of the contours of the road, with many places where motorists and pedestrians cannot see each other at a distance. I used to worry about it when my own sons were at Scalby School, and that was around fifteen years ago when there was considerably less traffic than there is now. "Designated crossing points would be particularly useful for school children, who sometimes have less sense than adults about choosing a safe place to cross. The Green Party supports the concept of Safe Routes to School and measures to slow traffic in urban areas. We hope that the introduction of appropriate measures will not depend on the outcome of the investigation into the recent tragic accident, but will take place in any case in view of the large volume of traffic and children on these roads every school day and the obvious risk of further accidents." Jonathan Dixon, who is the local Green candidate for Westminster as well as for local council elections, commented: "Safe routes to schools would be given the highest priority by the Green Party, so that most children are able to walk or cycle to school. We wish to reduce the speed of traffic in built-up areas, for everyone's benefit. If our candidates are elected to the Borough and County councils, we will do our utmost to improve road safety, particularly for vulnerable road users." 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9th June 2005 Scarborough Green Party has welcomed the motion passed by the National Federation of Women's Institutes' AGM encouraging WI members to take responsibility for the environment. The motion, which simply states that the WI should 'care for the environment' by reducing waste, and calling on manufacturers, retailers and politicians to do the same, was proposed and seconded by WI members Tracy Sortwell and Jane Harris and adopted by more than 6,000 votes to just 39. The resolution "calls on WI members to take further action to reduce waste and conserve resources in their own homes and communities; to lobby manufacturers, retailers and decision-makers to reduce waste in the production, packaging and transportation of public and consumer goods". The WI AGM was addressed by Dr Caroline Lucas, Green MEP for South-East England, who said profligate lifestyles in the UK were damaging both human health and the environment. "Action on waste and resource conservation really matter, and the WI can make a real difference - both through the actions its members take on a daily basis and through the power of their advocacy to manufacturers and decision-maker," she said. "The production and consumption patterns of those of us in the rich North are destroying the environment and denying the opportunities for development of some of the world's poorest people." Delegates also heard how 'zero-waste' strategies in New Zealand and some parts of Australia and the US have cut landfill and incinerator use by as much as 40 per cent - and increased recycling rates to 64 per cent - four times higher than in the UK. Local Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer commented, "I am delighted the WI has passed this resolution today, because it is a hugely influential organisation, and it will send out the crucial message to others that environmental justice can't wait: the time to act is now." ENDS Further information, interviews: Dilys Cluer (Press officer) 01723 368475 Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 9th June 2005 Scarborough Green Party has welcomed the motion passed by the National Federation of Women's Institutes' AGM encouraging WI members to take responsibility for the environment. The motion, which simply states that the WI should 'care for the environment' by reducing waste, and calling on manufacturers, retailers and politicians to do the same, was proposed and seconded by WI members Tracy Sortwell and Jane Harris and adopted by more than 6,000 votes to just 39. The resolution "calls on WI members to take further action to reduce waste and conserve resources in their own homes and communities; to lobby manufacturers, retailers and decision-makers to reduce waste in the production, packaging and transportation of public and consumer goods". The WI AGM was addressed by Dr Caroline Lucas, Green MEP for South-East England, who said profligate lifestyles in the UK were damaging both human health and the environment. "Action on waste and resource conservation really matter, and the WI can make a real difference - both through the actions its members take on a daily basis and through the power of their advocacy to manufacturers and decision-maker," she said. "The production and consumption patterns of those of us in the rich North are destroying the environment and denying the opportunities for development of some of the world's poorest people." Delegates also heard how 'zero-waste' strategies in New Zealand and some parts of Australia and the US have cut landfill and incinerator use by as much as 40 per cent - and increased recycling rates to 64 per cent - four times higher than in the UK. Local Green Party press officer Dilys Cluer commented, "I am delighted the WI has passed this resolution today, because it is a hugely influential organisation, and it will send out the crucial message to others that environmental justice can't wait: the time to act is now." ENDS Further information, interviews: Dilys Cluer (Press officer) 01723 368475 Published and promoted by Dilys Cluer for Scarborough Green Party, both at 69 Wykeham Street Scarborough YO12 7SA 9th June 2005 Scarborough Green Party has welcomed the motion passed by the National Federation of Women's Institutes' AGM encouraging WI members to take responsibility for the environment. The motion, which simply states that the WI should 'care for the environment' by reducing waste, and calling on manufacturers, retailers and politicians to do the same, was proposed and seconded by WI members Tracy Sortwell and Jane Harris and adopted by more than 6,000 votes to just 39. The resolution "calls on WI members to take further action to reduce waste and conserve resources in t | ||||||||