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When the wind blows

By leeirving | 10th July 2023

After a couple of weeks away our litter pickers were back in action last week around Todd’s Nook. Unfortunately a combination of high winds and overflowing communal bins are not a good mix. This was the first time since we started where it felt we were not making progress but its not going to clear […]

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Wombles out in Arthur’s Hill

By leeirving | 26th May 2023

Our litter pickers have been making the most of the weather this week and have been out and about in Arthur’s Hill. Definitely seem to be making progress as we are getting further into the estate each time. […]

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Beyond Growth Conference

By leeirving | 20th May 2023

The Beyond Growth 2023 conference was a three-day event that took place in the European Parliament in Brussels this week. The conference brought together experts from different backgrounds to discuss and co-create policies for sustainable prosperity in Europe. The event focused on the environmental, social, and economic challenges we all face, rather than considering them […]

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Nice day for some litterpicking

By leeirving | 17th May 2023

Our litterpickers were out enjoying the sun today in Arthur’s Hill around the Gurdwara, Todd’s Nook and the West Road. Followed by a lovely cup of coffee at the excellent Earthlings cafe. It was also nice to see that areas that we had previously cleared were still looking relatively litter free. Come over and say […]

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Nick talks to Milk the Cow Podcast

By leeirving | 10th May 2023

Tonight, Nick was a guest on the Milk the Cow Podcast talking about the recent local election result in Byker and what the future might have in store for the Green Party in the North East.   […]

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Thank You Byker – Nick Hartley

By leeirving | 6th May 2023

Politics is about much more than party politics. It’s about community, about systems, about values and cooperation. That said, forgive me for taking a moment to celebrate the group of people that have helped me find my feet on how to be effective in these systems: Newcastle Green Party. If you’re watching the election results, […]

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Local Election 2023 – Results are in

By leeirving | 6th May 2023

In the recent local elections, the Newcastle Green Party made significant strides in gaining support from voters across the city. From Byker to Wingrove, Arthur’s Hill to Heaton, and Monument to Elswick, the Greens finished a strong second in many wards, demonstrating the party’s growing influence in the city. With 10% of the citywide votes […]

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Cost of living crisis

By leeirving | 3rd April 2022

The cost of living has been rising faster than it has for decades at a time when many are struggling more than ever. In the last year, gas prices have risen by 28% and electricity by 19%, and that’s before the recent price rises came into effect on April 1st. Food prices are rising, Metro […]

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British Spring Clean

By leeirving | 27th March 2022

Green Party members and supporters were out this weekend clearing litter from West Fenham. We are out and about on the last Sunday of the month but this time it coincided with the 2022 British Spring Clean WE even had a special guest appearance by one of our co-leaders, Carla Denyer. […]

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Green Party Leader Calls for Newcastle Voters to Make History

By leeirving | 26th March 2022

The Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer visited Newcastle this weekend to help launch the party’s local election campaign. Denyer, who took over as co-leader with Adrian Ramsay in October last year, took part in a community litter pick in West Fenham as part of the 2022 ‘Great British Spring Clean’. She also spoke to local […]

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