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.
News
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"20's
Plenty" say Stafford Greens
To coincide with National Road Safety Week, which started on Monday 23rd November, the Green Party in Stafford is calling for reductions in speed limits. Responding to reports that the government will be reducing speed limits in residential areas and around schools, Stafford and Stone Green Party has called for the measures to go even further. (See Press Release for full story)
2nd Birthday Party and AGM
Stafford and Green Party was in high spirits as it celebrated its 2nd Birthday at its AGM
This is been an exciting 2nd year for Stafford and Stone Green Party. A year in which we have witnessed our best and most exciting election results ever!
The party is now looking forward to contesting the General Election next and the implementation of a Target To Win strategy.
Prospective Candidates Announced for General Elections 2010!
For the first time, the Green Party has prospective
candidates for Stafford and Stone constituencies for the General
Election. This exciting move has bas come as a result on the
parties strong showing in the local elections last year.
Press Release: Green Party General Election Candidates
Pictured: Damon Hoppe (Stone) and Mike Shone (Stafford)
Green
Film Nights Launched
Film and Discussion night on Green thinking and politics has been launched
The ‘Green Film Nights’ has been another successful initiative, similar to the 'Green Reading Group', giving people the chance to educate them selves in green thinking and political ideas. Films viewed so far include Ken Loach's “Land and Freedom” and "What the Bleep?!"
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.
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. (More)
"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
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.
At the end of the tour Stafford Greens echoed residents’ calls for more youth facilities in Stafford.
Green Party campaigners in recent weeks have spoken to residents about their main concerns in the area and what they would like to see the Greens working on to make their lives better. Youth facilities has appeared as one of the top priorities in the area.
Greens will campaign for Staffordshire County Council to consider a youth and community centre for the area and other measures to support young people in the area.
The tour also included visits to local green enterprise such as Stafford based Back2Bikes.
