The Annual General Meeting for Bromsgrove and Redditch Green Party will be held on Wednesday 28th August at 6:30pm at Amphlett Hall, Crown Close, Bromsgrove, B61 8DW. This is an opportunity to for us to come together, discuss our achievements, and plan for the future. We will also be electing for the following roles on the committee:

• Coordinator
• Treasurer
• Membership Officer
• Nominating Officer Bromsgrove
• Nominating Officer Redditch
• Communications Officer
• Delivery Coordination Officer
• Data Officer
• Events and Fundraising Officer

We look forward to seeing you there. If you are unable to attend the AGM, but would like to vote, please do get in touch at info@bromsredditch.greenparty.org.uk

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Churches Together in Redditch are holding a hustings for all Parliamentary Candidates on Thursday 20th June, at St Stephen’s Church, Church Green, Redditch.  This event will start at 7:30pm.  David Thain, our Parliamentary Candidate for Redditch will there to answer the questions asked.

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David Thain has been selected as the Parliamentary Candidate for Redditch for the General Election on July 4th 2024.

A brief bio of David, and his hope for the election is as follows:

David has been a Redditch resident for over forty years. He is widowed, and has two sons. After an Army career encompassing Active Service, he worked in communications and most recently in Analyst Relations. After obtaining a Master’s Degree in English he now teaches English on contract and online. He has been active in local politics for over twenty years, most recently as a Green Councillor for Redditch West Ward.

David believes passionately in Redditch people and their potential. He also strongly believes that the Green Party is the only party that can offer viable solutions to modern society’s complex problems.

David says “It is critical that Redditch adopts more environmentally policies, and also that Westminster is forced to confront environmental problems outside its own limited boundaries.”

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Having worked hard for a number of years in the area, we are delighted to see the hard work rewarded. The people of Webheath and Callow Hill have placed their trust in a new kind of politics.

Cllr Claire Davies says “I look forward to continuing the hard work we have already shown we can do, and giving the people of Webheath and Callow Hill an alternative” She goes on to say “this is the start of a new kind of politics, which we look forward to building upon in future years.”

We welcome everyone who is interested in getting involved with this exciting new chapter in Redditch politics. You can contact us at coordinator@bromsredditch.greenparty.org.uk

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Come and join us on 20th June at the Redi Centre for our 2023 AGM. This is a great opportunity to see what the plans are for the coming year, as well as elect officers to carry us forward into the 2024 election cycle. All local members are able to vote. Voting by email is possible by letting us know by 16th June (contact details are found on our contacts page)

Nominations are now closed, so the positions that are up for election and their nominees are as follows:

• Co-ordinator – Kath Manning
• Membership Officer – Gabby Hemming
• Treasurer – Peter Harvey
• Nominating Officer (Bromsgrove) – Jill Harvey
• Nominating Officer (Redditch) – Alistair Waugh

More details about the times and location of the AGM are found on our events page

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Our 8 point mini manifesto for the local elections happening on the 6th of May.

1) We recognise the important work done by local community projects, and place value on their understanding of the needs of residents. We pledge to support and work in partnership with community organisations, to tackle the issues faced by local people, and to ensure every person has the best possible chance in life.

2) We accept the importance that green-spaces and natural habitats play in our lives, and will ensure that any proposed change of use will undergo thorough public consultation, to ensure a balance between the needs of the local community and our towns in general.

3) We recommend that any new-build housing should be carbon-neutral; designed to enhance community, create a sense of place, and ensure adequate infrastructure. There should be a greater provision of affordable homes, and opportunities to work with local building firms, with emphasis and support placed on utilising empty buildings as new homes.

4) We believe now is a perfect opportunity to kick-start a “green recovery”. We would support local businesses to improve ways of working, and encourage the towns to plug-in to the potential for up and coming “green sector jobs”.

5) We are calling for “citizens’ panels” to find ways to locally tackle the climate emergency, declared by Redditch and Bromsgrove councils in 2019.

6) Having pledged our support to Worcestershire Active Travel Partnership, we believe that a wide-ranging approach to “getting around” needs to be taken; one that is safe, affordable and efficient, offering a practical alternative to everyday driving.

7) We would call upon borough and county councils to “divest” their investments from the fossil fuel industry.

8) We have pledged our support to local libraries, as they provide important vitality to our communities. With the planned re-development for Redditch town centre, we would ensure that facilities at Redditch Library would not be compromised.

Our candidates:

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https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/general-election-2019—deposits

The more Green councillors and MPs in your corner, the more we can do to improve public transport, walking and cycling, housing, community, NHS services and the very air you breathe. If these issues matter to you, please donate. We need you.

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Local campaigner Claire Davies has been chosen as the Green Party candidate to stand against Rachel Maclean MP in the Redditch constituency (which also covers Astwood Bank, Feckenham, Cookhill, Inkberrow and The Lenches).

Green Party members also selected Kevin White as their candidate to contest the Bromsgrove seat of Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid (which also covers Alvechurch, Barnt Green, Belbroughton, Blackwell, Clent, Hagley, Hollywood, Lickey, Rubery and Wythall).

Redditch candidate Claire Davies said,

“I’m thrilled to be chosen to give Redditch people the chance to vote Green. I’m passionate about our town, its residents, neighbouring villages, and the issues we all face. I’m also energised by the Green Party and the future it offers us. We have solid progressive policies on all aspects of life, not just the environment. The Green Party offers a true alternative for a fair and just society, starting with proper funding for the public services that people need.”

Working Mum Claire has lived in Redditch for 24 years, having grown-up in Studley. A qualified social worker for several years, Claire now takes an active role supporting voluntary groups in Redditch, campaigning on issues that make life better for local people.

Bromsgrove candidate Kevin White said,

“Having stood in Redditch for the last three General Elections, I’m now delighted to be chosen to give the people of Bromsgrove, and surrounding villages, the chance to vote Green. I’m determined to speak for the interests of ordinary local people and on the issues we all face, but also for animals and for the planet. It’s clear we need a different kind of politics.”

Vegan campaigner Kevin White grew-up in Redditch, but now lives in Bromsgrove. For several years Kevin has been the organisational talent behind the growing popularity of vegan festivals across the West Midlands. He takes an active role supporting voluntary groups, campaigning on issues that make life better for local people. Kevin continued,

“The Green Party offers a respectable change towards a fairer and more just society, starting with greater investment in the public services that people need. We have a sound but radical approach to politics, not just on the environment. I’m passionate about Green Party policies and the opportunities it offers our communities.”

As a well respected local campaigner on animal rights, Kevin White has also been active on issues around the closure of Post Offices, cuts to the Alexandra Hospital, and has spent 20 years locally representing the anti-war movement. Kevin concluded,

“We urgently need a political system which is fair and truly democratic, where the needs of everyone are put before those of the super-rich. We’re calling for a more level playing field, where the success of society is judged not on profits but on the health and happiness of ordinary people and whether nature thrives or dies.”

Claire Davies, an award-winning local campaigner from Redditch, has also been active on issues around the Alex Hospital, chasing-off threats to the schools 3 tier system, and founding the popular community group Eco ‘N’ Wise. This year Claire shared her skills with young people from the Redditch branch of global campaign group “Youth Strike 4 Climate”, empowering them to make their voices heard on the climate crisis. Claire said,

“We need a radical change to how we treat the environment, rather than burdening children with the problems our generation has failed to address. It’s troubling to see young people showing greater leadership than politicians on the issue of climate crisis.”

As well as tackling climate change, both Claire and Kevin’s priorities are poverty elimination, and the proper funding of schools and hospitals. They both agree that voters should have the final say on Europe, rather than leaving it Westminster. They also want a change to the political culture by introducing a fairer more proportional voting system for all levels of government. Claire concluded,

“Westminster MP’s are in chaos – hopelessly divided and putting the interests of their own parties ahead of the national interest. If elected we would be further Green voices at the heart of Westminster to back up the fantastic work already being done by Caroline Lucas MP.”

Summer 2019 saw a “magnificent seven” Green Party MEPs elected, including Ellie Chowns representing the West Midlands region.  Following a wave of success for the Green Party in recent local council elections, former Leader of the Green Party Natalie Bennett has described the Greens as the “new broom” sweeping through the dusty corridors of power. In October 2019 Natalie Bennett became the second Green Party peer to join the House of Lords.

In the West Midlands alone there are 79 Green Party councillors serving on councils, all asking tough questions and offering ideas to protect essential public services and vulnerable people. In Solihull the Greens are the main opposition party to the ruling Conservatives, whilst in Worcester City the Greens hold the balance of power.

The Green Party is no longer a lone voice in the wilderness. Greens are getting elected, gaining power and bringing about the radical changes we need. Vote Green in 2019.

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Pressure from the general public and concerned groups like ourselves is beginning to get things moving, but it needs to be more, and it needs to be faster.

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