18th August 2025 / 20th August 2025 by Green Party Chair
The recent Supreme Court ruling clarifying that “sex” in the Equality Act refers to biological sex has generated strong debate. Some commentators argue that women’s rights are under threat, while others stress the importance of ensuring protections for both women and trans people. This briefing responds to the “What About Women?” article by recognising genuine concerns, providing evidence, and explaining how rights can be balanced.
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7th August 2025 / 7th August 2025 by Green Party Chair
We welcome this in-depth reporting by Hastings Online Times and Bernard McGinley on the growing concerns around Helena Dollimore MP’s petition activity and data practices. The article reflects what many residents have already told us: they signed petitions in good faith, expecting their voice to count on a local issue, but never heard anything back. […]
29th July 2025 / 29th July 2025 by Green Party Chair
Helena Dollimore MP has launched a string of petitions on local issues — but what happens to the data, and are these ever submitted? A new FOI request aims to find out.
25th July 2025 / 25th July 2025 by Green Party Chair
On 23rd July 2025, just thirty minutes of heavy rain was enough to bring parts of Hastings to a standstill. Streets flooded, drains backed up, and local homes and businesses faced yet another round of disruption and damage. For residents in areas like Hollington, it was a stark reminder that the climate crisis is not […]
21st July 2025 / 21st July 2025 by Green Party Chair
The long-awaited Independent Water Commission report has landed, promising to overhaul how water companies are regulated across England and Wales. It recommends scrapping Ofwat and replacing it with a single, stronger regulator with new powers over pollution, investment and corporate governance. On paper, it sounds like progress. But for communities like Hastings, which has faced […]
19th July 2025 / 19th July 2025 by Green Party Chair
Green Party councillor Jo Walker has sent an open letter to Hastings and Rye MP Helena Dollimore. The letter shares serious concerns about a new law in Parliament and how Labour councillors on Hastings Borough Council responded to it. At the same time, Labour councillors in Hastings voted against a Green Party motion to declare […]
18th July 2025 / 18th July 2025 by Green Party Chair
A Green Win for Wildlife🌿 Hastings Borough Council has officially declared a Nature Emergency, following the successful passage of a motion brought forward by Green Party Councillor Jo Walker and seconded by Councillor Julia Hilton. This landmark decision means urgent and joined-up action to reverse biodiversity loss, protect our local wildlife, and embed nature recovery […]
16th July 2025 / 20th July 2025 by Green Party Chair
🕊 Green Leadership in Action 🕊 This motion reflects long-standing Green Party policy in support of peace, human rights, and international law. It was shaped through collaboration with local campaigners and brought forward by Hastings Green councillors determined to ensure the town stands up for justice. Cllr Yunis Smith told the chamber: “We are witnessing […]
10th July 2025 / 19th July 2025 by Green Party Chair
A powerful day for climate and nature On 9 July 2025 thousands gathered outside Parliament for one of the largest climate and nature lobbies in a decade. The message was clear. People from across the country want serious action for a fairer greener future. From Hastings there was just one political representative present. That was […]
21st February 2025 / 2nd September 2025 by Green Party Chair
What We Saw at Crayford One of the questions residents often ask us is simple but important: “Does our recycling actually get recycled?” To find out, Green Councillor Jo Walker organised a trip for councillors to see what happens to the recycling from Hastings and St Leonards. They visited the Crayford N & P Materials […]
