Green councillors raise alarm over local authorities shutting down scrutiny during coronavirus crisis 22nd May 2020 / 22nd May 2020 by sallypickering Green Party councillors have raised serious concerns that some local authorities are using the coronavirus epidemic to avoid scrutiny over their decision-making. In a survey of 372 Green Party councillors representing wards on principal authorities across the country, more than half of respondents said the councils they were elected to were not maintaining proper scrutiny […] Read more » council scrutiny
First ever Green on South Somerset District Council following Conservative defection 6th May 2020 / 6th May 2020 by sallypickering Councillor Charlie Hull has left the Conservative Party and joined the Green Party , becoming the first ever Green Councillor on South Somerset District Council. Charlie has represented Northstone, Ivelchester & St. Michaels Ward since his election in May 2019. local Green Party colleagues welcomed him this week into their “Green Team” and are very […] Read more »