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South Gloucestershire Green Party

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South Glos Green Party, your local Green community - let's build a fairer society together! https://join.greenparty.org.uk/ Promoted by Jenny Vernon on behalf of the South Gloucestershire Green Party, both at 17 Great George St, Bristol BS1 5QT

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South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · 5d ago

First hosepipe ban in 50+ years. It could get worse - but it doesn't have to. We CAN build affordable, climate resilient homes and take action locally to fight climate change and restore our waterways. It takes political action - start yours today: join.greenparty.org.uk

Bristol Water issues 2026 hosepipe ban - what you need to know

Half of the UK's water companies - including Wessex Water and Thames Water - have now announced bans.

bbc.co.uk

South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · 5d ago

Tech giants are forcing data centres on our communities across the country - the people need to decide if it’s something we want. Not leave it to individual planning committees. Here’s the latest near Bristol: www.bristol247.com/news-and-fea...

Data centre could be built next to recycling plant

"Fuck AI" is the concise view of one objection to the plans

bristol247.com

Zack Polanski@zackpolanski.bsky.social · 5d ago

Right now the government is putting our communities, our water security and our climate ambitions second to the demands of tech giants. It's time to slam the brakes on water-guzzling, energy hungry datacentres.

Greens call for temporary ban on new data centres

Bradford District Green Party @bradfordgreens.bsky.social · 2w ago

‼️Reform will privatise our NHS.

South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · 4w ago

Next up in our showcase of some of our fantastic volunteers - Tom, who also helps organise!

Tom Hathway, Comms Officer with Amy Hurrell.
What is your connection to South Glos: I grew up in Kingswood
What is your favourite hobby? Riding my bike, you see much more of what’s around you!
What inspired you to become a member of the SGGP Committee? I ‘m sick of stale politics. I want to help showcase the Green Party as something different.

The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 4w ago

"BP has doubled its profits during the Iran war. We should be using that money both for wildfire prevention and also to fund the fire service that is badly struggling." Zack Polanski speaking about the climate crisis on LBC.

South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · last mo.

Our new parish councillor, Monica Maggs, has also joined our new committee!

Introducing Monica Maggs (She/Her)

Where in South Gloucestershire do you live?
Frampton Cotterell

What is your favourite hobby?
I have an art studio in Bristol I paint in. I am an artist and have been creative my whole life, it brings me joy and benefits my wellbeing.

What inspired you to become a member of the SGGP committee?
Since becoming a councillor on Winterbourne Parish Council, I wanted to get involved with the wider Green Party organisation and make our country a better place, as I have seen first-hand the effects that the previous government's decisions have had on the most vulnerable in our community, and I believe the Green Party is the only party that can bring real positive change.

What is your favourite song?
Only You - Yazoo

Promoted by Jenny Vernon on behalf of The South Gloucestershire Green Party, both at 17 Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5QT

South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · last mo.

Leaping from behind our emails to your screen right now - Amy Hurrell is one half of your social media team.

Introducing Amy Hurrell (She/Her)

What is your new committee role?
Communications Officer, with Tom Hathway

Where in south glos do you live?
Cheswick Village

What is your favourite hobby?
Chess - you can find me playing at UWE on Wednesday nights!

What inspired you to become a member of the SGGP Committee?
The messaging around hope really motivated me. I’m excited to put what I know about graphic design (omg look at these) into action!

Promoted by Jenny Vernon on behalf of The South Gloucestershire Green Party, both at 17 Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5QT

South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · last mo.

Hubaish recently moved from Bristol - please give him a warm welcome!

Introducing Hubaish Farooqui (He/Him)

Where in South Gloucestershire do you live?
Stoke Gifford

What is your favourite hobby?
I love writing short stories and poetry. When I’m free from work I enjoy sitting in pretty places and writing (if I am not hanging out with my friends).

What inspired you to become a member of the SGGP committee?
I have always liked having a political opinion and have been an activist in multiple countries, I do realise that activism in itself poses a risk to yourself especially being an immigrant from a Muslim family, so I believe being involved in politics like being an SGGP Committee member would ensure mine and many voices of my community are heard while keeping all of us safe.

What is your favourite song?
In Love - Kid Cudi

Promoted by Jenny Vernon on behalf of The South Gloucestershire Green Party, both at 17 Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5QT

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · last mo.

Tinkering around the edges doesn’t meet the crises of our age: affordability, inequality and climate. We need rent controls, wealth taxes and real action on climate. Only the Greens are free of the vested interests to meet this challenge. inews.co.uk/opinion/zack...

Zack Polanski: Andy Burnham's tinkering won't transform Britain

The lead singer has changed, but it's all the same songs

inews.co.uk

South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · last mo.

Polling has just closed in Longwell Green. Thank you so much to our members and supporters for contributing to Rachael's campaign, and to the residents who spoke to us and voted for a fairer, greener future in South Gloucestershire.

South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · last mo.

Our treasurer, James Nelson, also keeps his position on our new committee.

Introducing James Nelson (He/Him)

What is your new committee role?
Treasurer

Where in south glos do you live?
Bradley Stoke

What is your favourite hobby?
Parkrun, it sends me places I wouldn't go otherwise.

What inspired you to become a member of the SGGP Committee?
Originally, no one else wanted to be treasurer. I stayed as the role kept getting more interesting and enjoyable.

Promoted by Jenny Vernon on behalf of The South Gloucestershire Green Party, both at 17 Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5QT

South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · last mo.

Dan Boardman returns as our Deputy Treasurer! Here's what he had to tell us...

Introducing Dan Boardman (He/Him)

What is your new committee role?
Deputy Treasurer

Where in south glos do you live?
Old Sodbury

What is your favourite hobby?
Ice Hockey (for the Bristol Pirates).

What inspired you to become a member of the SGGP Committee?
To help grow the Green Party in South Glos and share my knowledge.

Promoted by Jenny Vernon on behalf of The South Gloucestershire Green Party, both at 17 Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5QT

South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · last mo.

Ian's position on the committee as our TikTok admin was confirmed at our AGM, let's get to know him!

Introducing Ian Gilson (He/Him)
What is your new committee role?
Non-Portfolio Officer (The TikTok Admin)

Where in south glos do you live?
Kingswood

What is your favourite hobby?
I'm a disabled artist & activist. I use my work to explore "Perceptions of disability in a disposable society" to highlight disability & environmental concerns.

What inspired you to become a member of the SGGP Committee?
I want to encourage a new younger generation of MPs and feel I can offer support in this goal as a committee member.
Promoted by Jenny Vernon on behalf of The South Gloucestershire Green Party, both at 17 Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5QT

South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · last mo.

Bradley Stoke mayor Jenny James has joined our committee as a non-portfolio officer!

Introducing Jenny James

What is your new committee role?
Non-Portfolio Officer

Where in south glos do you live?
Bradley Stoke

What is your favourite hobby?
Reading and research as it's important to remain curious and empowered.

What inspired you to become a member of the SGGP Committee?
I want to become more involved in the Green Party and share ideas/knowledge/support.

Promoted by Jenny Vernon on behalf of The South Gloucestershire Green Party, both at 17 Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5QT

South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · 2mo ago

We're all back home after a busy day leafletting in Longwell Green for our wonderful by-election candidate Rachael Ward!

A group of Green Party members stand in front of a tree, accompanied by text reading: Longwell Green, Vote July 23rd. Promoted by Jenny Vernon on behalf of The South Gloucestershire Green Party, both at 17 Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5QT.

South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Heather Bell, previously our interim Local Party Contact, returns to our committee as a Non-Portfolio Officer!

Introducing Heather Bell (She/Her)

What is your new committee role?
Non-Portfolio Officer

Where in south glos do you live?
Stoke Gifford

What is your favourite hobby?
Reading and playing console games

What inspired you to become a member of the SGGP Committee?
I want to support the Green Party to grow so that it can help the local communities, but also as part of the bigger picture to create hope and positive change for the nation.

Promoted by Jenny Vernon on behalf of The South Gloucestershire Green Party, both at 17 Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5QT

South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · 2mo ago

We've just had our AGM so it's time to start introducing our wonderful 2026-27 committee, starting with our new coordinator Karina Aheer!

Introducing Karina Aheer (She/Her).

What is your new committee role? Coordinator.

Where in South Glos do you live?
Emersons Green.

What is your favourite hobby?
Kick-boxing, it helps me relieve stress!

What inspired you to become a member of the SGGP committee?
I want to be politically involved and give back to my community. I think I have the skill set to do so successfully.

Promoted by Jenny Vernon on behalf of The South Gloucestershire Green Party, both at 17 Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5QT

South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · 2mo ago

📦 A stack of leaflets are about to drop, ready to be delivered to the people of Longwell Green. But to get our message through people’s doors, we need your help. 📆 Saturday 18 July, from 10:00 am 🗺️ Meet at Longwell Green Aldi on Bath Rd, BS30 9DE

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 2mo ago

MPs urge Labour to ditch £330m Palantir software contract with NHS

Cross-party group backs call last month from science and technology committee to look at alternative options A second parliamentary committee has urged Labour to scrap Palantir’s £330m contract with the NHS, increasing pressure on the next prime minister over government deals with the controversial US tech company. MPs on the health and social care select committee want the NHS to cut ties with Palantir and find a replacement for its system, which is supposed to unify and analyse huge amounts of often highly sensitive NHS health data. Continue reading...

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I'm in Greater Manchester for the launch of our Green Party plan. It's time to take Greater Manchester back from big money. Reform are distracted fighting a bin. And Labour have let people down. Geraldine Coggins & the Green Party have hope and a plan. 👇🏼

South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · 2mo ago

🚨 Good Morning South Glos, today is a good news Monday. 💚 We are delighted to announce Cllr Sean Rhodes of Kingswood ward has defected to the Green Party, we welcome you, your forward thinking, climate and community focused work to South Glos Green Party and this pivotal Green political movement 🤗

South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · 2mo ago

SGGP proud announcement; Rachael Ward for the Longwell Green by-election Rachael " I am honoured to be representing the Green Party in the by-election in Longwell Green. I believe in a fairer, greener world, and I will work to protect the quiet and beautiful character of the area that is my home."

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 2mo ago

For three days in a row the heat record for June has been broken in the UK. The same story right across Europe. Any attempts at this key moment to slow climate action is utterly indefensible. We need day one action to accelerate our climate ambition from Andy Burnham.

Adrian Leyser Sturm@leysersturm.eurosky.social · 2mo ago

Record-breaking heat on Saturday (and Sunday) in #Germany, too! June records are being shattered in many places, and even the all-time record is in jeopardy. #heat #heatwave #records

Forecast of temperature maximum on 27 Jun (Sat), model: MOS MIX (DWD)

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 2mo ago

This is not what real change looks like. www.opendemocracy.net/blair-tribut...

‘Blair tribute act’: Zack Polanski on Burnham’s plan to hire top lobbyist

New PM’s likely chief of staff, James Purnell, runs lobbying firm whose clients include tech giants and water companies

opendemocracy.net

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Who's feeling fired up for the Greens to win the Mayor of Manchester? This is it. It's on! 💚🚀 Join.greenparty.org.uk

Join the Green Party

Join the Green Party from just £6 a year. Become a member today - join the only party standing up for people and planet.

join.greenparty.org.uk

The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 2mo ago

📸 Together for a greener Greater Manchester! 💚

Green Party Greater Manchester Mayoral candidate Geraldine Coggins with Zack Polanski in front of a smiling and cheering crowd many of whom are holding up vote Green banners.

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 2mo ago

NEW: Zack Polanski has slammed right-wing politicians' 'hatred' after five people were left injured following an 'anti-Muslim' attack in Edinburgh 🔗 www.thenational.scot/news/2...

Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Good news! Ministers have finally given green light to new #NaturalHistory GCSE. We’ve campaigned so long for this! Big hats off to tireless advocate Mary Colwell 🙌 Now our young people will have a chance to get to know & love the natural world, to feel awe & wonder, & gain skills to protect it 🌷🌳🦡

Natural history GCSE to teach teenagers to plant wildflower-friendly gardens

Long-awaited course to examine human effects on natural world and explore everyday ways to aid biodiversity

theguardian.com

South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · 3mo ago

☀️ It's been a hot long weekend to last week. 🌱 Hope is coming with Green representatives standing up for people and planet. #weeklyroundup #southglosgreens

South Gloucestershire Green Party @southglosgreens.bsky.social · 4mo ago

🌤 Today is a good day to be a Winterbourne resident, we are so proud to welcome Monica Maggs to the Town and Parish councillor team here in South Gloucestershire. #WeGotAGreenElected #GreenCouncillors #WinInSouthGlos #WinterborneElects

Dark green background with bright pink angular bands running across and diagonally down from left to right.

Black and white megaphone photo with green sound waves.

Monica Maggs, Winterbourne Parish council. Winning in South glos.