Ben Crystall
@bencrystall.bsky.social
💚Green cllr & leader of East Herts District Council, and cllr at Hertford Town and Hertfordshire County Council. Former New Scientist journo. Promoted by Alex Daar for Ben Crystall, both at East Herts Green Party c/o 55 Ware High St Ware SG12 9BA 🇵🇸 RLS
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Saturday. 10am. Denton.
Biggest action day ever?
We have to stop Reform.
Let’s elect Hannah Spencer 💚
actionnetwork.org/events/big-d...
Biggest action day ever?
We have to stop Reform.
Let’s elect Hannah Spencer 💚
actionnetwork.org/events/big-d...
February 6, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Saturday. 10am. Denton.
Biggest action day ever?
We have to stop Reform.
Let’s elect Hannah Spencer 💚
actionnetwork.org/events/big-d...
Biggest action day ever?
We have to stop Reform.
Let’s elect Hannah Spencer 💚
actionnetwork.org/events/big-d...
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First poll Starmer has been ahead in for quite a while.
Starmer knew about Mandelson.
Now he must resign.
Starmer knew about Mandelson.
Now he must resign.
February 5, 2026 at 5:43 PM
First poll Starmer has been ahead in for quite a while.
Starmer knew about Mandelson.
Now he must resign.
Starmer knew about Mandelson.
Now he must resign.
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Our Ware Winter Newsletter will be out soon.
Improvements to the Ware Lido, tackling speeding for safer streets, and helping schools with outdoor projects.
Your Green councillors have been busy!
We always need help with delivering these. Can you help? eastherts.greenparty.org.uk/get-involved
Improvements to the Ware Lido, tackling speeding for safer streets, and helping schools with outdoor projects.
Your Green councillors have been busy!
We always need help with delivering these. Can you help? eastherts.greenparty.org.uk/get-involved
February 5, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Our Ware Winter Newsletter will be out soon.
Improvements to the Ware Lido, tackling speeding for safer streets, and helping schools with outdoor projects.
Your Green councillors have been busy!
We always need help with delivering these. Can you help? eastherts.greenparty.org.uk/get-involved
Improvements to the Ware Lido, tackling speeding for safer streets, and helping schools with outdoor projects.
Your Green councillors have been busy!
We always need help with delivering these. Can you help? eastherts.greenparty.org.uk/get-involved
If you want to learn more about how we can save money on our bills and cut carbon by working together, come to this free event in Broxbourne.
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Introduction to Community Energy
An event showcasing grassroots projects that empower communities to generate clean power, reduce their energy costs and be more resilient.
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February 4, 2026 at 10:35 AM
If you want to learn more about how we can save money on our bills and cut carbon by working together, come to this free event in Broxbourne.
www.eventbrite.com/e/introducti...
www.eventbrite.com/e/introducti...
Third action for the community as part of my @easthertsgreens.bsky.social 26 local actions for 2026: clearing debris at an outfall that prevents Cromwell road in Kingsmead from flooding. This was blocked for years but no longer! Thanks to cllr Vicky Glover-Ward who helped uncover it💚💚
February 1, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Third action for the community as part of my @easthertsgreens.bsky.social 26 local actions for 2026: clearing debris at an outfall that prevents Cromwell road in Kingsmead from flooding. This was blocked for years but no longer! Thanks to cllr Vicky Glover-Ward who helped uncover it💚💚
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We are so proud of our brilliant young Greens in St Albans district, campaigning for a better world - and for more Green councillors and MPs!
February 1, 2026 at 10:11 AM
We are so proud of our brilliant young Greens in St Albans district, campaigning for a better world - and for more Green councillors and MPs!
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Thank you so much to everyone who took part in this fundraiser. The winners from our thank-you draw have been contacted.
And there’s nothing to stop those of you who haven’t yet committed to a 26 for 2026 pledge. We always welcome donations, even after the thank-you draw has closed.
And there’s nothing to stop those of you who haven’t yet committed to a 26 for 2026 pledge. We always welcome donations, even after the thank-you draw has closed.
Start the New Year in a positive way!
This January, choose one positive habit and commit to doing it for 26 days.
And to help you stick to your good intentions, we’re inviting you to make a £26 commitment contribution to East Herts Green Party.
eastherts.greenparty.org.uk/2025/12/30/2...
This January, choose one positive habit and commit to doing it for 26 days.
And to help you stick to your good intentions, we’re inviting you to make a £26 commitment contribution to East Herts Green Party.
eastherts.greenparty.org.uk/2025/12/30/2...
26 for 2026: change yourself, change the world! - East Herts Green Party
The 26-day Green Commitment Club Start the New Year in a positive way! This January, choose one positive habit and commit to doing it for 26 days. And to help you stick to your good intentions, we’re ...
eastherts.greenparty.org.uk
February 1, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Thank you so much to everyone who took part in this fundraiser. The winners from our thank-you draw have been contacted.
And there’s nothing to stop those of you who haven’t yet committed to a 26 for 2026 pledge. We always welcome donations, even after the thank-you draw has closed.
And there’s nothing to stop those of you who haven’t yet committed to a 26 for 2026 pledge. We always welcome donations, even after the thank-you draw has closed.
Second job this week as part of my @easthertsgreens.bsky.social 26 local actions for 2026: clearing debris from the road drain on Port Vale in Bengeo which is so vulnerable to flooding. Big thanks to the other local residents who also tackle this… (before and after)
January 30, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Second job this week as part of my @easthertsgreens.bsky.social 26 local actions for 2026: clearing debris from the road drain on Port Vale in Bengeo which is so vulnerable to flooding. Big thanks to the other local residents who also tackle this… (before and after)
An hour spent out with @easthertsgreens.bsky.social Jane and @greendaar.bsky.social litter picking from Cross Road to The Avenue in Bengeo - part of our 26 activities for 2026 💚
January 29, 2026 at 9:05 PM
An hour spent out with @easthertsgreens.bsky.social Jane and @greendaar.bsky.social litter picking from Cross Road to The Avenue in Bengeo - part of our 26 activities for 2026 💚
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Some highlights from our Herts-wide @greenparty.org.uk meeting held in St Albans last weekend! Volume up!!
@easthertsgreens.bsky.social @easterngreenparty.bsky.social @zackpolanski.bsky.social
@easthertsgreens.bsky.social @easterngreenparty.bsky.social @zackpolanski.bsky.social
January 25, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Some highlights from our Herts-wide @greenparty.org.uk meeting held in St Albans last weekend! Volume up!!
@easthertsgreens.bsky.social @easterngreenparty.bsky.social @zackpolanski.bsky.social
@easthertsgreens.bsky.social @easterngreenparty.bsky.social @zackpolanski.bsky.social
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If today you're thinking, I want a party that's:
- rising in the polls
- focused on tackling the cost of living
- and genuinely democratic
Join.greenparty.org.uk
- rising in the polls
- focused on tackling the cost of living
- and genuinely democratic
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Help us make hope normal again.
Join the Green Party now.
Join the Green Party now.
January 25, 2026 at 12:56 PM
If today you're thinking, I want a party that's:
- rising in the polls
- focused on tackling the cost of living
- and genuinely democratic
Join.greenparty.org.uk
- rising in the polls
- focused on tackling the cost of living
- and genuinely democratic
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Great to catch up with familiar faces and meet some new members at our @easthertsgreens.bsky.social event in Hertford. And congratulations to the four winners of Eastern Region awards from the campaigns in 2025: 🏆 to Jane, Carl and Val, and to Harlow Greens leader Jennifer Steadman 💚🏅🏅🏅🏅
January 25, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Great to catch up with familiar faces and meet some new members at our @easthertsgreens.bsky.social event in Hertford. And congratulations to the four winners of Eastern Region awards from the campaigns in 2025: 🏆 to Jane, Carl and Val, and to Harlow Greens leader Jennifer Steadman 💚🏅🏅🏅🏅
There’s still time to join in with our ‘26 actions for 2026’ campaign - with a prize draw at the end of the month. So come on, commit to 26 fantastic actions during the year (and make a donation to East Herts Green Party too 💚💚)
Start the New Year in a positive way!
This January, choose one positive habit and commit to doing it for 26 days.
And to help you stick to your good intentions, we’re inviting you to make a £26 commitment contribution to East Herts Green Party.
eastherts.greenparty.org.uk/2025/12/30/2...
This January, choose one positive habit and commit to doing it for 26 days.
And to help you stick to your good intentions, we’re inviting you to make a £26 commitment contribution to East Herts Green Party.
eastherts.greenparty.org.uk/2025/12/30/2...
26 for 2026: change yourself, change the world! - East Herts Green Party
The 26-day Green Commitment Club Start the New Year in a positive way! This January, choose one positive habit and commit to doing it for 26 days. And to help you stick to your good intentions, we’re ...
eastherts.greenparty.org.uk
January 24, 2026 at 4:21 PM
There’s still time to join in with our ‘26 actions for 2026’ campaign - with a prize draw at the end of the month. So come on, commit to 26 fantastic actions during the year (and make a donation to East Herts Green Party too 💚💚)
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Writing for the Bishop's Stortford Flyer, Green Cllr Sarah Hopewell talks about consultation feedback on a new 'green' public square in the town centre, suitable for specialist markets and events.
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January 13, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Writing for the Bishop's Stortford Flyer, Green Cllr Sarah Hopewell talks about consultation feedback on a new 'green' public square in the town centre, suitable for specialist markets and events.
e-magazine.flyeronline.co.uk/p/bishops-st...
e-magazine.flyeronline.co.uk/p/bishops-st...
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Hundreds and hundreds of people have joined the Green Party since this was broadcast.
Together - we are growing this movement.
Join us: join.greenparty.org.uk
Together - we are growing this movement.
Join us: join.greenparty.org.uk
Help us make hope normal again.
Join the Green Party now.
Join the Green Party now.
January 23, 2026 at 9:19 AM
Hundreds and hundreds of people have joined the Green Party since this was broadcast.
Together - we are growing this movement.
Join us: join.greenparty.org.uk
Together - we are growing this movement.
Join us: join.greenparty.org.uk
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Green Town Councillor Alex Daar @greendaar.bsky.social announces a bold, ambitious vision for Hertford.
This will "enhance our green spaces, care for valued historical sites and ensure Hertford is a welcoming place for residents and visitors alike."
eastherts.greenparty.org.uk/2026/01/21/g...
This will "enhance our green spaces, care for valued historical sites and ensure Hertford is a welcoming place for residents and visitors alike."
eastherts.greenparty.org.uk/2026/01/21/g...
Green-led Hertford Town Council announces bold, ambitious plan to fund multiple new and exciting projects in the town - East Herts Green Party
Hertford Town Council Leader and Green Town and District Councillor Alex Daar announces a bold, ambitious vision for Hertford: “As a Green-led Hertford Town Council, we’re unveiling this week a bold, ...
eastherts.greenparty.org.uk
January 21, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Green Town Councillor Alex Daar @greendaar.bsky.social announces a bold, ambitious vision for Hertford.
This will "enhance our green spaces, care for valued historical sites and ensure Hertford is a welcoming place for residents and visitors alike."
eastherts.greenparty.org.uk/2026/01/21/g...
This will "enhance our green spaces, care for valued historical sites and ensure Hertford is a welcoming place for residents and visitors alike."
eastherts.greenparty.org.uk/2026/01/21/g...
Gas boilers no longer being phased out? House builders donating to Labour? Broken system…
Once again, Starmer and Co. row back on green measures
Add this to plans for more roads, airport expansion and permission to drill for oil and gas close to existing fields, and it is clear we are going backwards at an accelerating rate
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Add this to plans for more roads, airport expansion and permission to drill for oil and gas close to existing fields, and it is clear we are going backwards at an accelerating rate
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Labour’s warm homes plan is all carrot and no stick for UK households
Grants, loans and ‘innovative finance’ will fund green technology, with insulation no longer the main objective
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Gas boilers no longer being phased out? House builders donating to Labour? Broken system…
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🎉 Green GAIN from Reform! 🎉
💚 Congratulations to Lian Pizzey on being elected in Horsley division on Derbyshire County Council!
💚 Congratulations to Lian Pizzey on being elected in Horsley division on Derbyshire County Council!
January 21, 2026 at 12:29 PM
🎉 Green GAIN from Reform! 🎉
💚 Congratulations to Lian Pizzey on being elected in Horsley division on Derbyshire County Council!
💚 Congratulations to Lian Pizzey on being elected in Horsley division on Derbyshire County Council!
Thank you all for your hardwork 💚💚
Thanks to Caroline, Liz, Alex, and also Dave for leafleting today.
@greendaar.bsky.social
If you can help next time, please get in contact eastherts.greenparty.org.uk/get-involved/
@greendaar.bsky.social
If you can help next time, please get in contact eastherts.greenparty.org.uk/get-involved/
January 20, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Thank you all for your hardwork 💚💚
A fantastic gathering of Greens from all corners of Hertfordshire! Thanks to our hosts @stalbansgreens.bsky.social and the 110+ who came, ate well, chatted, learned and supported. Loads of great ideas and positive vision 💚
January 18, 2026 at 8:37 AM
A fantastic gathering of Greens from all corners of Hertfordshire! Thanks to our hosts @stalbansgreens.bsky.social and the 110+ who came, ate well, chatted, learned and supported. Loads of great ideas and positive vision 💚
Thanks to Herts County Council and Molewood Residents Assn for enabling this - should be far safer and easier to use for all 💚
Great to see this rail completed in the steps in Bengeo on a sunny but slippy day, rushing to catch the train. Thanks @bencrystall.bsky.social,#saferwalking, #activetravel, @easthertsgreens.bsky.social
January 18, 2026 at 8:32 AM
Thanks to Herts County Council and Molewood Residents Assn for enabling this - should be far safer and easier to use for all 💚
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Keir Starmer promised to abolish the House of Lords. Instead he’s appointed Matthew Doyle, the man in charge of his, um, brilliant comms. It’s been a repeating story for more than 100 years app.prospectmagazine.co.uk/story/72007/...
The PM vowed to abolish the Lords. Why is he stuffing it with allies instead?
In Matthew Doyle, we are about to get another less than stellar peer. Now is the time for change
app.prospectmagazine.co.uk
January 3, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Keir Starmer promised to abolish the House of Lords. Instead he’s appointed Matthew Doyle, the man in charge of his, um, brilliant comms. It’s been a repeating story for more than 100 years app.prospectmagazine.co.uk/story/72007/...
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Here's an idea for 2026...
January 2, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Here's an idea for 2026...
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Start the New Year in a positive way!
This January, choose one positive habit and commit to doing it for 26 days.
And to help you stick to your good intentions, we’re inviting you to make a £26 commitment contribution to East Herts Green Party.
eastherts.greenparty.org.uk/2025/12/30/2...
This January, choose one positive habit and commit to doing it for 26 days.
And to help you stick to your good intentions, we’re inviting you to make a £26 commitment contribution to East Herts Green Party.
eastherts.greenparty.org.uk/2025/12/30/2...
26 for 2026: change yourself, change the world! - East Herts Green Party
The 26-day Green Commitment Club Start the New Year in a positive way! This January, choose one positive habit and commit to doing it for 26 days. And to help you stick to your good intentions, we’re ...
eastherts.greenparty.org.uk
December 31, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Start the New Year in a positive way!
This January, choose one positive habit and commit to doing it for 26 days.
And to help you stick to your good intentions, we’re inviting you to make a £26 commitment contribution to East Herts Green Party.
eastherts.greenparty.org.uk/2025/12/30/2...
This January, choose one positive habit and commit to doing it for 26 days.
And to help you stick to your good intentions, we’re inviting you to make a £26 commitment contribution to East Herts Green Party.
eastherts.greenparty.org.uk/2025/12/30/2...
Looking for a new year’s treat for the kids? Just a couple more days to get to @BEAMHertford to watch this year’s fantastic panto BeautyAndTheBeast with a great cast, fabulously sloppy slapstick, classic jokes and banging songs. MerryChristmas!
December 26, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Looking for a new year’s treat for the kids? Just a couple more days to get to @BEAMHertford to watch this year’s fantastic panto BeautyAndTheBeast with a great cast, fabulously sloppy slapstick, classic jokes and banging songs. MerryChristmas!