Government legislation means Belper Town Council now has to pay around £25,000 per year in business rates to Amber Valley Borough Council for the Coppice Car Park behind the Market Place. The Town Council is currently gathering information on this matter, which includes discussing with Amber Valley Borough Council how parking charges might work and […]
Hundreds of people gathered in Ripley on Wednesday evening (24th May) to show councillors know how important Belper Leisure Centre is to them. All six Green Party councillors1 met them in the Market Place and talked to people individually, thanked them for coming and promised to do their best to retain leisure facilities in Belper. […]
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The Green Party now has six councillors on Amber Valley Borough Council. Greens have councillors in Smalley, Shipley and Horsley Woodhouse for the first time. Dave Wells, who stands down as Green Group leader, said: “Thank you to every voter and every campaigner who helped get Greens elected here. Our councillors will work tirelessly for […]
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Amber Valley Greens are hugely concerned to learn that Belper Leisure is threatened with closure and we are working tirelessly to do all we can to save this vital community resource. The people of Belper and surrounding areas need a leisure centre just as much as those of Ripley, Heanor and Alfreton. Green County Councillor […]
Amber Valley Green Party has announced its candidates to stand in the 4th May local elections. A total of 28 Greens are to stand across all wards in the Amber Valley Borough Council elections. Local party spokesperson Councillor Dave Wells said: “I’m delighted to unveil our team of fantastic Green Party candidates ready to represent […]
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Amber Valley Green Party is delighted to confirm its support for the four pledges called for by Derbyshire Wildlife Trust’s Election Campaign for a Wilder Derbyshire: Commit to making sure everyone who lives in Derbyshire is within 15 minutes of a high-quality green space Invest in natural flood management along the River Derwent and River […]
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Green Party Deputy-Leader Zack Polanski visited Amber Valley on 25th March to meet Green councillors and candidates in the May elections and talk to local volunteers. Deputy Leader of the Green Party, Zack Polanski, visited Belper and Horsley Woodhouse to support Green councillors, candidates and volunteers. Zack was keen to meet Green candidates, Councillor Alison McDermott […]
“We in the Green Party will continue to work with councils to require developers to install solar panels on the roofs of new buildings.” – Green Councillor Dave Wells. From: DERBYTELEGRAPH.CO.UK The inspectorate said the 185-acre site would present as starkly industrial mass of metal. Click the image below to read the full article. Several […]
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The Green Party Autumn Conference saw several motions passed – here’s a quick round-up: ✅ Motion passed for a legal process to prosecute those most responsible for climate breakdown. ✅ Motion passed for £15 an hour Minimum Wage and support for trade union campaigns on pay. ✅ Motion passed to support positive charter of worker […]
