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Newsletter of the Norwich Green Party

MANCROFT
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JULY
2005

Tenants say 'defend council housing'
Oak Street eco-house
Keep traffic lights at Chapelfield roundabout
Pub licencing update
Green talks at Bridges cafe
Surgery Times
Contacting Mancroft Greens

TENANTS SAY 'DEFEND COUNCIL HOUSING'

The City Council recently conducted a survey of council tenants and leaseholders in which they were asked for their views on the future of the city’s housing stock. 87% of those responding said that they believe the housing stock should remain under council control rather than being transferred to a housing association. The next stage of the process is at the next full City Council meeting when councillors will decide which of the options on the future of council housing to select.

Councillor Jessica Goldfinch, Green Party housing spokesperson, said: “The Green Party continues to support stock retention. It is now clear that the vast majority of tenants and leaseholders do too. Keeping the stock under council control is the only way to ensure that it remains available for future generations and that there is democratic control over rent levels and stock management.

“Over 50 councils have already opted for stock retention. We hope the Government will recognise this and agree to give all councils full funding for housing maintenance.”

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Greetings from...

Norfolk County Councillor Andrew Boswell and Norwich City Councillor Rupert Read in Gleneagles, Scotland

Green Councillors Andrew Boswell (left) and Rupert Read (middle) at the recent protests in Scotland. Campaigners were calling on world leaders at the G8 meeting to take tough action against climate change and poverty

Oak Street eco-house

Did you know about the eco-house at 163 Oak Street? Green City Councillor Adrian Holmes now lives at the property. In the late 1990s he had it converted into an eco-house by installing wall and loft insulation, solar water heating and an energy efficient gas-condensing boiler.

The Energy Efficiency Advice Centre provides help to residents wanting to make their homes more energy efficient. Depending on the type of steps taken, residents can expect to save between £20 and £250 annually on fuel bills.

For further details, call freephone 0800 512012 or visit www.natenergy.org.uk/aeeac.

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Keep traffic lights at Chapelfield roundabout

Norfolk County Council’s ruling Cabinet has decided to remove two of the sets of traffic lights at the roundabout by Chapelfield Gardens. The work to remove the lights at the top of Grapes Hill and on Chapel Field Road, and to create a third lane on the roundabout, is set to begin this month.

Andrew Boswell, County Councillor for Town Close ward, said: “The Green Party opposed these measures because we believe they will make the roundabout more dangerous and difficult for pedestrians and cyclists. If we are to promote sustainable transport, the needs of pedestrians and cyclists must be the priority on this key access route.

“We are also concerned about the decision not to allow a right turn into the new Chapelfield development from Chapel Field Road. This is likely to increase the number of motorists travelling towards the development along Unthank Road and Earlham Road. We will continue to lobby the County Council Cabinet to change its mind on this.”

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Pub licensing update – Councillor Bob Gledhill writes…

Under new central government legislation every pub must re-apply for a licence by November. The new rules enable pubs to apply to open later than the traditional hours. The City Council has only just started to receive licence applications, so there will be a big rush in the coming months. Licence applications are publicised on pub windows, in local newspapers and by a Council letter to nearby properties. We will also try to inform nearby residents about late licence applications when we suspect there will be concerns so people have the chance to comment before the City Council Licensing Committee makes a decision. This is important because weak legislation means applications must be automatically granted without discussion when no public comments are received.

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Green talks at Bridges Café

Councillor Jessica Goldfinch is holding fortnightly informal chats about Green issues at Bridges Café, St John Maddermarket. Bridges is an informal meeting place for people living with mental illness. For details call (01603 664120).

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Surgery Times

Your Green Party Councillors hold the following surgeries:

  • Second Monday of each month
    Belvedere Community Centre
    Belvoir Street
    6-7pm

  • Third Wednesday of each month
    St Alban's Church Hall
    Grove Walk
    7-8pm

  • Last Friday of each month
    Cadge Road Community Centre
    10-11am

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Contacting Mancroft Greens

The Green Party Councillors continue to take up local issues of concern with the Council. If you have anything you would like us to investigate or any questions please contact us:

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