Party Policies: North Herts District Council Elections 2008
The Green Party
The Green Party stands for a just, equitable and sustainable society. Other parties talk about prosperity, but our policies are focused on well-being and happiness. We want to move much faster than other parties on measures to restrict greenhouse gas emissions, reduce our dependence on oil, treat all people fairly and develop a thriving and participatory community spirit. Often all it takes is one councillor to put forward a good idea for it to be accepted - without a Green voice on our council many ideas and arguments are simply not being put forward or are being put forward too late.
Luke Gouldstone, who has just turned 18, sums up why our candidates have decided to stand for election. He said: “By standing as a candidate, I am allowing people both to endorse Green policies and a way of doing things outside of the usual, static norm. Perhaps if those who are cynical towards politicians were to run for office themselves and make an effort to do it better rather than complaining that others were not, we would see a rapid improvement!†For full details of our local policies see http://northherts.greenparty.org.uk/manifesto. You can request a paper copy by phoning 01462 451274.
Candidates:
Baldock East
Karen Harmel
Baldock Town
Sarah Elaine Pond
Chesfield
Ann De Bock
Hitchin Bearton
Ashley Walker
Hitchin Highbury
Bob Mardon
Hitchin Oughton
George Howe
Hitchin Priory
Chris Honey
Hitchin Walsworth
Giles Colin Woodruff
Hitchin, Offa & Hoo
Harold Bland
Knebworth
William Berrington
Letchworth East
Eric Blakeley
Letchworth Grange
Luke Gouldstone
Letchworth South East
Heidi Mollart-Griffin
Letchworth South West
Jon Hart
Letchworth Wilbury
Susan Dye