The Forest of Dean Green Party stands against racism
Over several weeks we have seen far-right extremism and organised political violence across the country. At the same time, we have seen...
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chrismcfarling1
- Jun 2
- 3 min
For Who and at what cost?
The truth that is never told, else the whole lot comes tumbling down. I was always told that we need to buy more to support economic...
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chrismcfarling1
- May 31
- 4 min
Windscreens Clear - Danger Ahead
Let’s get this absolutely clear. If we lose our wildlife, we lose our future, indeed everything. When Wild Justice emailed me asking what...
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Tim Rickard
- May 24
- 1 min
Greens to go - 4 july
At last! The election has been called for the 4th of July and the Greens are ready to contest the seat for the Forest of Dean. Chris...
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Tim Rickard
- Apr 11
- 1 min
Mark Topping announces resignation
Councillor Mark Topping, Leader of the Forest of Dean District Council, announced his resignation today, saying he has decided to step...
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Tim Rickard
- Mar 14
- 2 min
An 'unrivalled opportunity'
Forest of Dean Council Leader, Mark Topping wrote recently to the Rt Hon Mark Harper, MP, the Secretary of State for Transport. Mr Harper...
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Leo Hodgson
- Jan 2
- 1 min
2023 What a year - Green Party In the Forest Of Dean
Looking back at 2023, who would have thought that just six months after forming our council's minority administration we could have...
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Tim Rickard
- Jun 7, 2023
- 1 min
our first green cabinet
From left to right: Jackie Fraser, Adrian Birch, Sid Phelps, Chris McFarling, Andy Moore and, Leader of the Council, Mark Topping. On the...
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Tim Rickard
- Jun 2, 2023
- 2 min
Leader mark topping announces new Cabinet Members for the Forest of Dean District Council
This official announcement has just been made by The Forest of Dean District Council. All congratulations, best wishes and good luck to...
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Tim Rickard
- May 26, 2023
- 2 min
GREENS LEAD FOREST OF DEAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
At last night's Annual General Meeting the Forest of Dean District Council voted in a new leader and administration. We are delighted to...
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Leo Hodgson
- Apr 22, 2023
- 1 min
GREEN Candidates FIGHT FOR Cannop Ponds
Dr Stephen Yeates, Green Candidate for Berry Hill, has been quietly fighting for the preservation of Cannop Ponds in the background...
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Leo Hodgson
- Apr 9, 2023
- 1 min
Cannop Ponds - Position Statement
The Forest of Dean Green Party and its councillors are fiercely independent. As a party we do not play party politics or use key local...
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Leo Hodgson
- Mar 28, 2023
- 2 min
Our Cannop Ponds
The question of ‘What to do about Cannop Ponds?’ is a huge issue for the community, those who enjoy it, use it and love it. ‘Cannop’ has...
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jackiedalenovember
- Mar 23, 2023
- 2 min
EXCITING 'GREEN' ENERGY INITIATIVE
It feels like we are about to give birth to a community energy project for the Forest – Forest Energy Community Initiative (FECI). This...
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nickypacker
- Mar 13, 2023
- 1 min
What next for the cinderford northern quarter?
On Thursday (16th March) the Cabinet of the Forest of Dean District Council will decide whether to accept the report from the Cinderford...
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Beki
- Mar 1, 2023
- 2 min
four winter months since I sold my car - my findings.
At the start of November I sold my car. Although I am a named driver on Mark's car I committed to only using it for journeys that could...
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nickypacker
- Feb 28, 2023
- 1 min
CINDERFORD NORTHERN QUARTER INQUIRY REPORT
One year and 8 months since it was set up, the Inquiry report is finally been being presented to the Scrutiny committee: to view click...
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Tim Rickard
- Jan 19, 2023
- 2 min
forest greens vote unanimously for chris mcfarling as parliamentary candidate
The Forest of Dean Green Party has unanimously selected Chris McFarling as its parliamentary candidate in the next General Election....
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chrismcfarling
- Jan 4, 2023
- 2 min
Biodiversity what?
"The England I knew as a child and a young man was breathtakingly beautiful, hedgerows and small copses were abundant, and small streams...
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chrismcfarling
- Oct 26, 2022
- 2 min
Lifestyle Change
I have always regarded Arne Naess with a mixture of admiration and respect. Someone who can think deeply about the purpose of life and...
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