Public Ownership of Military Housing is a Win for Communities and Climate Goals
The recent decision by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to buy back 36,347 military homes in a £6 billion deal marks a transformative moment for …
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Government’s £69 Billion council funding Settlement Fails to Meet Local Needs
The government has announced a £69 billion Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement for councils across England for 2025-26, representing a real-terms increase of 3.5% compared …
OEP Criticises Government Over Sewage Spills: Green Party Responds
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has delivered a scathing assessment of how the government and regulators have handled sewage spills, concluding that they have …
Devolution White Paper: A Comprehensive Breakdown & Tonbridge & Malling Green Party’s Response
Summary of the White Paper The English Devolution White Paper sets out a new framework aiming to redefine the relationship between local and central government …
UK Tap Water Safety Threatened by Lack of Certified Testing Labs
The safety of UK tap water could be under threat as the country faces a critical shortage of certified laboratories to test water treatment products. …
Coca-Cola Accused of Greenwashing as Reusable Packaging Target Quietly Dropped
Coca-Cola faces renewed criticism for allegedly backtracking on its 2022 pledge to sell 25% of its drinks in reusable packaging by 2030, a move environmental …
Sign the petition: Why We Need to Ban Fossil Fuel Advertising & Sponsorship
The Problem with Fossil Fuel Advertising Advertising and sponsorship by fossil fuel companies encourage the use of polluting products, helping to maintain the social acceptability …
Environment Agency Opens Consultation on New Waste Crime Fees and Levies
The Environment Agency (EA) has opened a ten-week consultation targeting waste, water, and farming sectors in England, welcoming responses until midnight on 20 January 2025. …
Green Party MPs Support New Assisted Dying Bill for Terminally Ill Adults
A landmark bill to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales has been introduced by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater. Supported by …
Green Party Condemns Financial Reporting Council Plan to Remove Environmental and Social Standards in Investment Code
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) is considering significant changes to its stewardship code, which could remove references to the “environment” and “society” in favour of …