We put climate change firmly on Newcastle Council's agenda last night, thanks to the almost 3000-strong petition started by Green campaigner Clare Andrews. Greens' Taymar Pitman argued the case to Council, pushing them to finally declare a Climate Emergency & pledge to make Newcastle carbon neutral by 2030!
HOWEVER, Labour councillors pushed debate to the meeting's end then hurriedly passed an amendment omitting the specific targets, timeline for action & regular progress reports the petition called for
We will be watching the Council closely and pressing them for progress updates - this issue is too urgent to fall by the wayside like their failed 2010 climate pledges. Elect Greens on May 2 to help hold them to account.
Thanks to Extinction Rebellion North East, Save Newcastle Wildlife, Defend Dewley Hill & everyone who rallied to show their support & filled the Council's gallery 💚
