Manchester Greens push council to make more new buildings net zero carbon 19th March 2025 / 19th March 2025 by Chris Ogden Manchester Green Party councillors have today pushed Manchester City Council to apply higher standards to new developments to make more new buildings in the city net zero carbon. At today’s Manchester City Council meeting, Greens put forward a motion urging the council to adopt recommendations made by the Manchester Climate Change Partnership (MCCP) to reduce […] Read more » Anastasia Wiest astrid johnson crime international aid Manchester City Council manchester climate change partnership net zero buildings Net Zero New Buildings Rob Nunney
2025/26 council budget ‘better’ but more funding needed, Manchester Greens say 28th February 2025 / 28th February 2025 by Chris Ogden Manchester Green councillors have welcomed today’s council budget as ‘better’ than in recent years, while stressing that there is still an urgent need for more government investment. Read more » Anastasia Wiest astrid johnson Budget Manchester City Council press release Rob Nunney
Manchester Green councillors condemn ‘hateful’ WhatsApp group scandal 13th February 2025 / 13th February 2025 by Chris Ogden Manchester Green Party councillors have condemned the ‘hateful’ language allegedly used by Labour MPs and councillors in the recent WhatsApp group scandal. Read more » Anastasia Wiest astrid johnson Labour Manchester City Council Robert Nunney WhatsApp
Greens convince Manchester to call to divest £1.7bn from fossil fuels and arms companies 27th November 2024 / 27th November 2024 by Chris Ogden Greens have successfully convinced Manchester City Council to urge the Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) to divest over £1.7 billion from fossil fuels and arms companies. Read more » Anastasia Wiest astrid johnson BDS divestment GMPF Greater Manchester Pension Fund Manchester City Council
Manchester Greens urge Labour to U-turn on winter fuel payment cuts 2nd October 2024 / 3rd October 2024 by Chris Ogden Manchester Greens have urged Labour to U-turn on their decision to remove winter fuel payments for all but the very poorest pensioners. Read more » Anastasia Wiest astrid johnson gaza Manchester Manchester City Council pensioners winter fuel payment
Greens urge Manchester to lead on climate by banning high-carbon advertising 23rd March 2024 / 23rd December 2024 by Chris Ogden Manchester Greens have urged Manchester City Council to take the lead on climate action by banning the advertisement of high-carbon products. Read more » Anastasia Wiest astrid johnson ekua bayunu high-carbon advertising Manchester City Council press release protest Rob Nunney
Greens lead call to give all Manchester residents right to vote 31st January 2024 / 23rd December 2024 by Chris Ogden Manchester Greens have today led the call for all Manchester residents to be given the right to vote, no matter where they are from. Read more » astrid johnson ekua bayunu Elections Act local elections Manchester City Council press release Rob Nunney
Manchester Greens join cross-party call for lasting peace in Gaza 29th November 2023 / 23rd December 2024 by Chris Ogden Manchester's Green councillors have joined with Labour, Liberal Democrat and independent colleagues to issue a cross-party call for peace in Gaza. Read more » astrid johnson ekua bayunu gaza Manchester City Council press release
Green councillors call for unity over Gaza conflict 23rd October 2023 / 23rd December 2024 by Chris Ogden Manchester Green Party councillors have called for unity over the conflict in Gaza from across all political parties in Manchester. Read more » Anastasia Wiest astrid johnson ekua bayunu gaza hamas israel Manchester Manchester City Council palestine Rob Nunney
Manchester Greens urge greater ambition from Labour as council calls for general election 4th October 2023 / 23rd December 2024 by Chris Ogden The Greens have urged Labour to set out a more positive vision for Manchester's future as the Conservatives conclude their conference in the city today. Read more » Anastasia Wiest astrid johnson ekua bayunu general election Housing Manchester City Council press release Rob Nunney Selective Licensing ticket offices
