The Green Party aims to create a just, equitable and sustainable society.
The Stafford and Stone Green Party is an independent branch of the Green Party representing the constituencies of Stafford & Stone. Working closely with the North Staffordshire Green Party and other ‘green’ groups to promote environmental responsibility, social justice and sustainable economics.
Come along to our monthly meetings which are friendly and informative including a different discussion topic every month.
Read the 'Think Again' Leaflet (PDF) OR Visit the 'Think Again Vote Green' Website
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Staffs County Council Elections 2009 Results!
The Results are now in and we are pleased to report for the following:
Our Average vote across Staffordshire was 10%
Our Average vote for Stafford and Stone Green Party Candidates was 9%
Highest poll results: 23% Bevan Craddock Penkridge (S. Staffs)
Highest Ranked Position: 2nd Bevan Craddock Penkridge (S. Staffs)
S&SGP results summary or See Full S&S GP List of Candidates and there results or for a complete Staffordshire wide list go to the Staffs Green Party website.
To see results for other parties for each division go to the County Council website here
Note: Having problems accessing the Staffs Green Party at www.staffsgreenparty.org.uk.tt then try this alternative address: www.staffsgreenparty.co.cc
Local Green Party County Council Candidate, Mike Shone, On BBC TV’s Politics Show
Mike Shone reinforced the Green Party’s commitment to tackling local government spending waste when he featured on the Midlands slot of BBC TV’s Politics Show on Sunday.
Mike outlined how ill-thought-out spending had deprived both young and old of much-needed services in Stafford. The former Mayor of Stafford said of particular concern was the council’s decision to leave a cluster of ex-police houses at Baswich empty at a time when affordable and social housing was in massive demand.
“At a time when there is such a shortage of affordable homes and long housing association waiting lists, this is appalling.”
Mike also told BBC presenter Patrick Burns: “We are very keen at the moment to be looking at allowances nationally. We can ook at them locally; the 62 members claimed and got nearly a million pounds last year in allowances and expenses.”
See full Press Release or to see the footage go to BBC-iPlayer and view segment at 33:30 to 34:15
Staffs County Council Election 2009
Green Party Launches: Our Top Ten Priorities for Staffordshire
Stafford and Stone Green Party has outlined its top ten priorities for Staffordshire County Council Elections.
Staffs County Council Election 2009
Manifesto for a Sustainable Staffordshire Launched
Staffordshire Green Parties launch a point by point manifesto for transforming Staffordshire into a Green and Sustainable county and challenges the other parties to do likewise.
"A Green Party" - Fundraiser and Election Launch Event
Stafford and Stone Green Party launched its Staffs county election campaign with "A Green Party" - a fundraising event featuring a line up of local bands and artists organised in association with The 'Ford' Squad.
When: Saturday May 2nd 2009 3pm-Midnight
Where: Bird in Hand Pub, Stafford
Cost: £5
Full
slate for elections 2009!
For the first time, the Green Party has prospective candidates for all nine county divisions within Stafford Borough. This is an achievement which places us in front of both Labour and Liberal Democrats. The party is also putting up candidates for divisions in South Staffordshire and Lichfield. Press Release: Green Party Local Election Launch
Greens’ Top Euro Hopeful visits Stafford
Felicity
Norman, Green MEP Candidate for Stafford joined with former
Mayor, Mike Shone (Green Party candidate for Stafford South
East), and other Green campaigners on a tour of the area. The
visit included a stop at the former Staffordshire Police site
off the Cannock Road. The site which includes Baswich House lies
in the middle of the two areas of town so could be a site
suitable for community facilities as well as housing. Alas since
the visit the police, despite local opposition, have now begun
to demolish these community buildings. (More)
At the end of the tour Stafford Greens echoed residents’ calls for more youth facilities in Stafford.
Former
Mayor of Stafford joins Stafford and Stone Green Party. Stating:
"...the Green Party sets the best example for the way forward..."
100 months to Save the Planet ... 91 Months left
In August 2008 the New Economic Foundation warned that, unless we make real changes, we have 100 months until the climate balance tips irrecoverably into chaos.
What they did? - Go to this page each month where we will list the significant actions (if any) national and local government have made toward averting climate chaos:
Counting Down....... 91 Months left
What we are doing? (Main Campaigns)
Say No To Another Waste Incinerator in Staffordshire
Waste Management is a burning issue!
Plans are underway to construct a giant incinerator, at Four Ashes, that will require 300,000 tonnes of rubbish per year to operate yet we only produce 150,000 tonnes of rubbish per year and that figure is falling as recycling is increasing. The bottom line is that if this incinerator goes ahead Staffordshire County Council will be legally bound to ensure that the public/private company running the incinerator is supplied with enough fuel.
The alternative is a 'zero waste' strategy. (MORE)
Green New Deal
The Green Party remain concerned that policymakers pay only lip service to
the severity of this economic crisis. The measures that have been most fulsomely
advocated are either wrong-headed or half-hearted. Radical action might be
advocated, but its end is the preservation of the status quo.
It is the Green Party's conclusion that the answer to our present crisis, widely recognised as the worst since 1929, is nothing less than a Green New Deal. Such a Green New Deal approach would help tackle the financial crisis and because it would reduce the use of fossil fuels; it would increase our energy security and independence and help tackle climate change whilst creating millions of jobs.
Welfare Reform
Welfare must be about Economic Empowerment NOT A Poverty trap!
At a time when many people are being unemployed by the depression the Governments response is to cut the welfare state!
“The gap between rich and poor is at its highest level for more than 40 years. This is not just a moral crime, but also a wicked economic waste.” (MORE)
Clean Up Politics
Britain's Green Party MEPs were ranked above the groups of all other British parties on transparency, accountability, democracy and waste by campaign group Open Europe. Caroline Lucas MEP, leader of the Green Party, has been rated best British MEP on this basis. (More)
