Spring 2015
Green Wave
News for Edgeley and Cheadle Heath
Church of England vicar,
and says:“I have seen at first hand the
hardship caused by the coalition
government’s cuts and uncaring
policies, and am committed to
working for a fairer and greener
Stockport, which I firmly believe
is achievable.’’
Gary Lawson
General Election
Candidate
for Stockport
Gary Lawson is our Green
candidate in the General
Election. Gary has just
retired after 32 years as a
Gary adds, ‘’I want to dispel
the perception that we
are a single-issue party. In
particular I welcome the party’s
commitment to act decisively to
reverse the growing inequality
and poverty in our society,
and to end the scandal of the
ever-increasing need for food
banks in one of the wealthiest
countries in the world.”
Cheadle Heath ward in the
local election. Camilla has
lived in the ward for 14 years,
working until recently at
nearby Stockport College and
is now working as a chef.
Camilla Luff
Local Election
Candidate
Camilla Luff has been
selected as the Green
candidate for Edgeley &
Greens act on transport
Greens are committed to
affordable public transport,
run efficiently.
Nationally, Green MP Caroline
Lucas is leading the way. Having
introduced a bill in parliament,
which aims to bring rail back
into public ownership Caroline
said: “ Britain was once a world
leader in transport thanks
to our hugely successful
railways but today’s privatised
system – characterised by poor
services and some of the most
expensive fares in Europe – is
ripping off passengers, harming
the economy and failing the
environment.”
A Green government would
cut rail and bus fares by 10%,
funded by scrapping many
new roads. Locally, Stockport
Greens joined forces in January
with campaigners handing out
leaflets at rail stations against
fare increases.
Camilla says; “I was initially
attracted to the Green Party
because it is committed to
strong environmental policies
and enabling a fair and
balanced society. I would like
to implement such changes
for the better for all in Edgeley
and Cheadle Heath”.
http://stockport.greenparty.org.uk
Greens act on speeding traffic
Several people have told us about problems with speeding traffic
in their area. Stockport Council plans to introduce 20mph zones
in much of Edgeley and Cheadle Heath as part of the Town Centre
Access Plan. We have passed on your comments during the
Council’s consultation.
Green Party Councillors in Norwich, Brighton, Leicester and
elsewhere have been responsible for the successful introduction
of similar schemes, but enforcement is key, so we will monitor
closely how the Council implements this.
Residents on Bloom Street and many other streets in
Edgeley have told us about speeding traffic
Green action in brief
Our Edgeley team has been
busy with stalls and surveys.
One issue you have told
us about is dog fouling unpleasant to see, smell,
and a health risk. To report
an incident near you ring
Stockport Direct on 0161 217 6111 or go to: http://interactive.stockport.gov.uk/contents/oltf/StreetCleansing/
What.aspx.
Some charities including the RSPCA have raised concerns about
the harmful effect sky lanterns can have on wildlife and farm
animals. Now, thanks to persistent campaigning by the Green
Party, Stockport Council has agreed to a policy of banning sky
lantern and organised balloon releases from it’s land.
Keep our NHS publicly
owned
Greens believe in a publicly
owned and publicly run NHS,
opposing privatisation – a
process started by Labour and
continued by the coalition
government. Green MP
Caroline Lucas was the first
MP to support the NHS
Reinstatement Bill (http://
www.nhsbill2015.org), which
is gaining support. Green
Party Leader Natalie Bennett
said: “The two key principles
in the NHS Reinstatement Bill,
the removal of the market
mechanism and the return/
maintenance of public
ownership and operation of
NHS services and facilities,are
critical to the future of our
wonderful, effective NHS. The
importation of US companies
and ideas – from a country
where healthcare costs twice
the percentage of GDP as it
does here, with poorer results –
has to be resisted at every turn.
The profit motive has no place
in healthcare.”
Greens are involved in
Stockport NHS Watch (http://
stockportnhswatch.co.uk/),
which is opposing attempts
to privatise or reduce services
locally.
Also,The Green Party is against
the TTIP; the proposed trade
deal between Europe and
the USA, which would have a
detrimental impact on the NHS
and our national businesses.
Get involved!
Do you need help with a local issue?
Or would you like to help get the first Green Councillor elected in Stockport?
Contact Camilla Luff on 07722909312 - [email protected]
Or go to - www.stockport.greenparty.org.uk now to find out more
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