Tewkesbury Green Party

Northway Election July 10th 2025

Thank you, Northway

We are incredibly proud of the campaign we ran and deeply grateful to everyone who made it possible. From the leafleters, canvassers, social media team, leaflet designers and data crunchers — to those who kept us going with refreshments, put up boards, shared our posts, endorsed James online, or simply cheered us on — thank you.

It takes a community of activists and believers to power a campaign like this, and we couldn’t have done it without you.

James Robins said:
“I’ve been so humbled by the support around me. From the people who walked the streets, knocked on doors, designed materials, boosted us online, and stood with me every step — thank you. Your efforts and kindness have meant everything.”

We move forward from here — stronger, more connected, and full of purpose.

#GetGreensElected 

Latest Local News

• Tewkesbury Fields Care Home in Bushley held an Open Day on July 16 to celebrate the opening of their new 15 bed Dementia Community.
• The 2800 houses planned for Ashchurch as part of the garden Communities initiative North of the MOD site
• Greener Gloucestershire July 2025
• Legal challenge over UK’s climate adaption plan filed in European Court of Human Rights
• Public transport ‘too costly’ for young people

Green Party Latest

• Reform is showing themselves to be the political voice of the vested interests of big oil and corporate profit.
• Giving 16 and 17-year-olds the vote is a long-overdue step towards a stronger, more inclusive democracy say Greens
• Afghans Data breach ‘shocking and horrifying’ say Greens
• Greens react to chancellor’s plans to place financial services at the heart of government’s growth agenda
• Co-leader calls for climate resilience to be put on a statutory footing

What Greens Have Achieved in Tewkesbury

🌱 From 1 to 4 seats in 2023
The Green Party grew from one to four seats on Tewkesbury Borough Council – showing growing public trust in their positive impact.

🌍 Declared Climate and Ecological Emergencies
In 2019, led by Cllr Cate Cody, Greens secured a Climate Emergency declaration and a formal carbon reduction plan. In 2023, this was extended to cover the whole borough and include an Ecological Emergency. Dedicated officer roles were created both times. Cllr Cody now serves as Lead Member for Climate and Ecology.

🚗 Street-by-street community support
Cllrs Hilarie Bowman and Helena Sundarajoo work daily to address parking, traffic, and planning issues in Wheatpieces and Newtown, responding promptly to residents via email, meetings, and on-site visits.

🤝 Backing local causes
Green councillors support grassroots initiatives such as Tewkesbury Colts Football Club and volunteer groups, improving facilities, securing funding, and lifting community morale.

🔥 Driving climate action results
Thanks to Green councillors, Tewkesbury Borough Council’s UK Climate Emergency Scorecards ranking has risen from 10% to 28%, and most recently to 44%, showing real progress.

🔍 Ensuring transparency and accountability
Cllr Matt Dimond-Brown chairs the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, holding the Council’s executive to account and ensuring decisions are transparent and in the public interest.

🎶 Community wellbeing initiatives
Tewkesbury Greens run a free monthly Daytime Dance (initially a warm space that continues) and host Tewkesbury Goes Wild every July to celebrate nature and biodiversity.

🐸 Wildlife and road safety campaigns
Cllr Cody coordinates the annual Toads on Our Roads campaign and led Tewkesbury’s Community Speed Watch. New vehicle-activated signs are installed and awaiting County activation.

💚 Securing millions in County budget amendments (2021-2025) Benefiting Tewkesbury and surrounding villages, including: • £120K Tip shop pilot (reuse and repair) • £45K Biodiversity officer • £16K Community libraries • £90K Secure cycle storage • £150K E-bike ownership trial • £100K Restoring rivers • £100K Rights of Way improvements • £300K Natural Flood Management • £100K Veterans’ bus passes for jobseekers • £100K Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust NFM schemes • £60K Community library energy upgrades • £50K Car club feasibility study • £60K Community composter volunteer coordinator • £50K Libraries of Things expansion • £50K top-up for veterans’ bus passes • £50K Greener Gloucestershire Climate Action Fund top-up

Why this matters

With just four councillors, Tewkesbury Greens are already delivering real change for people, nature, and our future. Imagine what more we can achieve together. 🔗 Join Us The Tewkesbury Green Party

Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation

The Future of Local Government – and What It Could Mean for Tewkesbury

What changes lie ahead for local councils – and how might they affect our community in Tewkesbury?

In our latest post, we explore the differing views on England’s devolution plans, what’s driving the government’s proposals, and why some local authorities are pushing back.

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