Malvern Hills Green Party – in collaboration with Transition Malvern Hills, Hanleys’ and Castlemorton Environmental Groups, and PACE – are pleased to present a public talk by renowned environmentalist and campaigner Sir Jonathan Porritt. Sir Jonathan will be discussing “why what we eat matters” and how changes in our food choices can benefit climate, health, […]
Malvern Hills Greens support party’s call for justice in Post Office scandal
Malvern Hills Green Party and Green councillors on the district and county councils have backed the national party’s call for justice for victims of the Post Office scandal. Reacting to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s statement that new primary legislation will be introduced to exonerate convicted postmasters, Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer said: “It is incredible […]
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Upton councillor secures funding to keep local warm space open
A vital community resource in Upton-upon-Severn will stay open and warm this winter thanks to funding secured by a local councillor. Green Party district and county Councillor Martin Allen secured £2,000 to keep Upton’s Community Fridge and Warm Bank running over winter. The service, which is run from Upton Baptist Church by Rev. Amy Wearing, […]
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Malvern Hills Green Councillors call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Malvern Hills Green Party’s local councillors support the call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Following the statement from the Green Party of England and Wales that called for the end of the siege and blockade of Gaza, Green councillors from across the UK have been calling for unity across the political spectrum in demanding […]
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Green Councillors mark Armistice and Remembrance events across Malvern Hills
Green Councillors attended a number of services across the Malvern Hills district this weekend to mark Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday. Councillors Natalie McVey and Jules Wood attended the Armistice Day service at Great Malvern Priory on Saturday 11th November, with Cllr McVey laying a wreath on behalf of Malvern Hills District Council in her […]
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A ‘whale’ of a time at Malvern children’s story festival
Local Green councillors joined in the fun at Great Malvern’s Festival of Stories for Children last weekend. Now in its second year, the festival – which ran from 24th to 29th October – saw thousands of local children and their families enjoying the opportunity to meet their favourite authors, including Francesca Simon (Horrid Henry books) […]
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Councillor meets with Upton businesses to champion funding
Green Party County Councillor Martin Allen met with local businesses last week to hear their views and discuss ways to support traders in Upton to thrive. Chairing a meeting of the Upton Traders group on Thursday 19th October, Cllr Allen shared details of funding that local businesses can apply for. The business representatives identified a […]
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Councillor celebrates library reading challenge with local families
It was standing room only at Malvern Library on Saturday 14th October as 70 local children – supported by their parents, grandparents, and siblings – gathered to celebrate completing the challenge of reading six books over the summer holidays. Malvern Link Councillor and district council Young Person’s Champion Fran Victory was in attendance alongside several […]
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Cowleigh Bank roadworks affecting residents’ health, says councillor
Green Councillor Natalie McVey was on the front page of the Malvern Gazette last week, taking up the concerns of Cowleigh Bank residents who have been affected by disruptive and over-running roadworks. Cowleigh Bank has been closed since May 9 as Sanctuary Housing continues working on a new development off Broadlands Drive. The works were […]
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Councillor welcomes new police signs at retail park
Link Ward Councillor Fran Victory has welcomed new signage at Malvern Shopping Park intended to deter anti-social behaviour – but questioned why they are not more visible. The signs have been installed by West Mercia Police following complaints from local residents about speeding, parking, and noise nuisance. Cllr Victory has had at least a dozen […]
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