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5 July 2021 / 11 May 2022 by news
The Mid Suffolk Green Party is calling for a third health centre to be provided to serve the growing town of Stowmarket. They suggest that land is allocated within the Diaper Farm planning application which is currently under consideration but consists only of housing and recreation. County Councillor Keith Welham, who represents Cedars Park and […]
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9 June 2021 / 11 May 2022 by news
The Green and Liberal Democrat group of councillors at Mid Suffolk have chosen a new leader following the decision of Rachel Eburne to step back from the role while continuing as a councillor. Andy Mellen, who represents the Bacton ward, will with immediate effect take on the leadership of 12 Greens and 5 Liberal Democrats […]
27 May 2021 / 11 May 2022 by news
Cllr Andrew Stringer, Leader of the Green, Liberal Democrat & Independent Group, gave the following speech today at the County Council AGM: “How great it is to be with all of you today. I would like to start by thanking all Officers & Councillors, whether County District or Parish, for continuing to deliver local Government […]
15 May 2021 / 11 May 2022 by news
The Green Party’s Suffolk County Council representation increased from three to nine councillors in the elections last week, making the Green Party the second largest political group. Mid Suffolk Green Party increased their representation from one to three and were delighted that this achievement was matched by both Babergh Green Party and Waveney Green Party. […]
11 May 2021 / 11 May 2022 by news
Queen’s Speech has nothing to improve social and environmental inequalities say local Green councillors In the midst of a climate and biodiversity emergency, the Government’s Queen’s Speech missed so many opportunities today. The Climate and Ecological Emergency bill, introduced by Caroline Lucas last year with cross-party support, won’t find parliamentary time. Instead, the parliamentary schedule […]
9 April 2021 / 11 May 2022 by news
As nominations close the Green Party has announced 55 candidates for the County elections as well as more for Ipswich Borough, various district by-elections and the police commissioner ballot. Across the county the greens are fielding members with a wide age-range and diverse skills, professions and experience. Andrew Stringer, seeking re-election for his Upper Gipping […]
12 March 2021 / 11 May 2022 by news
Mid Suffolk District Council has approved funding for solar car ports at the Stowmarket Leisure Centre. This will enable the council to produce energy through solar panels to help run the leisure centres, as well as provide battery storage, and a number of electric vehicle charging points. Councillor Dan Pratt shadow environment portfolio said: “Green […]
20 February 2021 / 11 May 2022 by news
Cuts to government funding for road maintenance in Suffolk make it impossible for the county council to make long-term plans to repair roads across the area, opposition councillors have warned. Green councillor Andrew Stringer said his political group - which also includes Liberal Democrat and Independent councillors - was worried that many urgent schemes would […]
19 February 2021 / 11 May 2022 by news
Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter Plans to increase council tax in Mid Suffolk from April have been narrowly approved - while an extra £4million has been committed to helping with the Covid-19 recovery in 2021. Mid Suffolk District Council's 2021/22 budget was approved by 17 votes to 16, with one abstention on Thursday night, meaning […]
3 February 2021 / 11 May 2022 by news
Mixed messages given to dismayed residents after felling of much-loved trees Shocked residents have been asking Mid Suffolk District Council why the walnut trees along Walnut Tree Walk have recently been felled, but to date have received a series of contradictory explanations in response. The Council initially issued a statement saying there was permission to […]
2 February 2021 / 11 May 2022 by news
Property company Cifco, owned by Babergh and Mid Suffolk councils, has bought yet another faraway building. Green & Liberal Democrat Shadow portfolio for investments Councillor John Matthissen said: ” I am sure the people of Coventry will welcome this investment in their local economy. I know however from many comments from constituents and others locally […]
22 January 2021 / 11 May 2022 by news
Government preparations for on-line home learning not good enough Green Party councillor Wendy Turner, for Mid Suffolk, added: "I’m glad schools are now beginning to help all families that are struggling with the lack of computer devices as it must be near impossible to work from a phone screen. "Forward planning is missing from central […]
15 January 2021 / 11 May 2022 by news
Green Councillor Andy Mellen is calling for action by Suffolk County Council to alleviate persistent road flooding affecting several villages in his area. Councillor Mellen, who represents Bacton ward on Mid-Suffolk District Council, has been inundated with calls and e-mails from local residents frustrated at a seeming lack of response from the Highways and flood […]
Green Councillor Wendy Turner, 58, from Thurston, embarked on a project to 'rewild' her front garden, which also became very social as it was a conversation starter with passers-by. She said: "I think it has helped as I always feel better if I'm outside, whatever the weather, and it has given me a long-term aim […]
4 January 2021 / 11 May 2022 by news
Mid Suffolk District Council have agreed a long lease of 11 Market Place, the former Stowmarket NatWest bank, enabling the John Peel Centre for Creative Arts to expand and link to the Market Place. Green Party councillors, backers of the Centre from its inception, have welcomed the decision: Shadow Portfolio for Investment in the Green […]
