Green Party Cllrs Condemn Climate Change Denial by New Nottinghamshire Environment Chief 29 May 2025 / 29 May 2025 by Tom Newark and Sherwood Green Party councillors have raised serious concerns following the appointment of Reform UK councillor Bert Bingham as the new cabinet member for the environment at Nottinghamshire County Council. Cllr Bingham, who has publicly claimed that man-made climate change is a “hoax” and pledged to “end the net zero crime,” has drawn sharp […] Read more »
Shocked by Reform’s rise? Let’s fight back where it matters 10 May 2025 / 10 May 2025 by Tom Let’s take Newark West – help Matt Spoors defeat Reform The local elections sent a shockwave through the East Midlands – none more so than the frightening rise of the Reform Party across our region. In Newark West, Reform won the seat… only for their candidate to resign after just six days. That tells you everything […] Read more »
Keep the green heart beating in Newark and Sherwood 6 May 2025 / 10 May 2025 by Tom A big thank you to all who helped in our Newark East campaign, to Matt Spoors for standing in Newark East, to all who stood in the 9 other divisions of the District and to all who voted Green in the County Council elections on 1st May. Over 2,000 people were able to vote Green across the […] Read more »
Inspiring Young Readers: Cllr Emma Oldham Launches Local Literacy Scheme on World Book Day 6 March 2025 / 6 March 2025 by Tom Balderton, Coddington & Barnby, 06 March 2025 – This World Book Day, Cllr Emma Oldham (Green Party) is taking bold action to address alarming literacy statistics by launching a community-led reading and writing initiative. The scheme aims to support families most in need, helping children access the books and writing materials essential for their learning […] Read more »
Newark and Sherwood Green Party Councillors challenge devolution plan in open letter to Newark’s MP Robert Jenrick 28 February 2025 / 28 February 2025 by Tom Green Party Councillors Matthew Spoors and Emma Oldham of Newark and Sherwood District Council have today sent an open letter to Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP, strongly opposing the proposed devolution plan for Nottinghamshire. The letter raises serious concerns about shifting decision-making powers from local district councils to a larger, centralised authority. The councillors argue […] Read more »
Matthew Spoors Announces Candidacy for Nottinghamshire County Council Elections 19 February 2025 / 19 February 2025 by Tom Newark, [Monday 17 February 2025] Green Party councillor vows to fight for Newark’s future Hard-working Green councillor Matthew Spoors has officially announced his candidacy for the Nottinghamshire County Council elections on Thursday 1st May, standing as the strongest challenger to Conservative dominance in Newark East. Matthew, a dedicated councillor, has worked year-round to drive change […] Read more »
Help fund our May 2025 County Council election campaign 16 February 2025 / 20 February 2025 by Tom We need your help by contributing to our campaign to get Matt Spoors elected to serve on the Nottinghamshire County Council for Newark East. We will be working hard to target this one County Division and aim to raise £1,200 for printing costs by the end of February. We have updated the website so now […] Read more »
A sunny day delivering leaflets in Balderton 18 October 2024 / 18 October 2024 by jessgreen This weekend we were in Balderton, delivering leaflets highlighting Councillor Emma Oldham’s hard work for the area. We enjoyed speaking to so many residents while we were out and about. Read what Emma has been up to below! Read more »
