News from Councillors Lucy Bywater & Ben Foley (Green Party councillors for Castle ward), December 2019 A quick summary of what we were doing in Castle ward in December Cycling We’ve been concerned about figures from the Cycling Campaign for North Beds, who we had a meeting with, that cycling numbers have dropped about 7% […]
Castle Ward Newsletter December 2019
Castle Ward News from Councillors Lucy Bywater and Ben Foley Air quality Lucy is continuing her campaign for improved local air quality and since the summer has been focussing on getting enforcement against vehicle idling (parents’ cars and, in the case of Cardington Road, buses) which present harm to children as well as immediate neighbours. […]
South West Bedfordshire Hustings
Andrew Waters received a warm reception at the South West Bedfordshire Hustings held at Cedar’s School yesterday. The text of Andrew’s speech is reproduced here for anyone who was unable to attend. “Good evening. My name is Andrew Waters, and I am standing for the Green Party in South West Bedfordshire to deliver a better […]
Adrian Spurrell’s vision for Bedford
Adrian Spurrell, Green Party candidate for Bedford in the 2019 general election, tells us why he is standing for parliament. […]
Why Andrew Waters is standing for the Green Party.
Andrew Waters, Green Party candidate for South West Beds in the 2019 general election, tells us why he is standing for the Green Party in this crucial climate election. […]
Andrew Waters: Locals are concerned about the Oxford – Cambridge Expressway
Whilst canvassing in the rain yesterday, Andrew talked to residents of Eaton Bray who were very concerned about the proposed Oxford-Cambridge Expressway. Andrew said “People on doorsteps were particularly interested in talking about the proposed Oxford – Cambridge expressway. The government’s intention is to create a new fast road, building 1 million homes along it’s […]
Meet Adrian Spurrell, Candidate for Bedford
Come and put your questions to Adrian, Green Party candidate for Bedford in the upcoming General Election. Sunday 17 November – 2pm – Made in Bedford at No 13. Sunday 24 November – 2pm – Made in Bedford at No 13. Wed 27 November – 10 am – Bake, Kempston. Sunday 1 December – 2pm […]
Change to Castle Councillor Surgeries
New Venue for Councillor Surgeries Lucy and Ben, Borough Councillors for Castle Ward, hold monthly councillor advice surgeries on the first Saturday of each month. Next one is Saturday December 7th at the Woolpack/ The Hub on the corner of Commercial Road and River Street, 11am-1pm. Thanks to the Salvation Army for letting them use […]
Castle Ward Newsletter November 2019
Castle Ward News from Councillors Lucy Bywater and Ben Foley Climate Crisis October’s council meeting was eventful for us as we proposed an amendment to a policy position for the first time, and gave our ‘maiden speeches’ to council in supporting it. Our proposal; that the council be more supportive of young people taking part […]
Castle Ward Newsletter October 2019
News from Lucy Bywater and Ben Foley (Green Party councillors for Castle ward), October 2019 A summary of what Cllrs Lucy Bywater and Ben Foley have been occupied with during September, alongside responding quickly to residents with issues from fly tipping to anti-social behaviour and unsafe paving. Salvation Army and Christchurch We went to meet […]