Stop the Corporate Take-over Did you know that Centene, a massive US private insurer is quietly taking over GP surgeries, via its company, The Practice Group (TPG)? It also has a 40% stake in Circle, and Circle has a big stake in the NHS. Why should we be worried? There is a precedence for Centene […]
Bedford Critical Mass restarts, Saturday 3 July 2021 After a pause due to COVID-19 restrictions, the regular Critical Mass cycle rides restart on 3 July 2021. What’s the aim of Critical Mass? Critical Mass is a well-known movement that originated in San Francisco in the nineties and happens monthly in many larger towns and cities […]
Houghton Regis News – Campaign to challenge Windsor Drive development proposals ‘Friends of Windsor Drive Community Open Space’, a grassroots campaign group, has been launched to oppose Central Bedfordshire Council’s proposal to build housing on the green space adjacent to Windsor Drive. Catherine Aganoglu, Green Party member, has been actively involved in the campaign. The […]
At the very end of March, Cllr Lucy Bywater and I were stunned to discover that dozens of residents of the ward we represent are in homes threatened with demolition (as well as dozens more just outside the ward). We KNOW it is perfectly possible for East West Rail (EWR) to achieve their goals without […]
Response to the Election Result I am really delighted that so many people in High Town voted for me. While I didn’t win, the huge increase in Green councillors throughout UK shows that a Green vote is not a wasted vote. People are tired of the old parties and desperate for an alternative. We need […]
What a difference a little TLC makes! Helping bees in Bedford Bedford’s volunteer gardeners are making a big difference with the Green Party councillor’s ward funds. This small space is made more attractive to residents (and helping bees in Bedford) with the planting of pollinator-friendly flowers at the corner of Commercial Street and River Street. […]
