Council moves forward on Greens-inspired ecology emergency plans 20th December 2022 / 16th October 2024 by pressdurham A question to full Council by Green Party county councillor Jonathan Elmer to declare an ecological emergency in County Durham has resulted in an action plan to protect habitats and improve biodiversity. Durham County Council’s Cabinet has approved a report outlining the Council’s response to the declaration of an ecological emergency in April 2022. Commenting […] Read more »
Cumbria coal mine decision ‘a disgrace’ 8th December 2022 / 16th October 2024 by pressdurham The Government’s decision to give the go-ahead for a new coal mine in Cumbria has been labelled a disgrace by County Durham Green Party. Commenting on Levelling-Up Secretary Michael Gove’s decision (7 December) to approve the mine, County Durham Green Party co-ordinator Fiona Shenton said; “It’s a disgrace that this decision has been cynically delayed […] Read more »
