Andrew Cooper
@cllrandrewcooper.bsky.social
Green Party Councillor on Kirklees Councillor. 1st elected in 1999. Dad, husband, Yorkshireman. 2024 Green Party Candidate for Huddersfield, now the most marginal Labour/Green Constituency in the UK.
Labour in Kirklees are privatising 2 dementia care homes.
The private provider we were told would be a quality provider.
This same provider has had a requires improvement ruling for one of the care homes they manage.
I raised this today at the Kirklees Cabinet meeting
youtu.be/Ob0qwQH9x70?...
The private provider we were told would be a quality provider.
This same provider has had a requires improvement ruling for one of the care homes they manage.
I raised this today at the Kirklees Cabinet meeting
youtu.be/Ob0qwQH9x70?...
Cllr Andrew Cooper responds to Private Care provider's requires improvement rating 10 02 26
YouTube video by Andrew Cooper
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February 10, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Labour in Kirklees are privatising 2 dementia care homes.
The private provider we were told would be a quality provider.
This same provider has had a requires improvement ruling for one of the care homes they manage.
I raised this today at the Kirklees Cabinet meeting
youtu.be/Ob0qwQH9x70?...
The private provider we were told would be a quality provider.
This same provider has had a requires improvement ruling for one of the care homes they manage.
I raised this today at the Kirklees Cabinet meeting
youtu.be/Ob0qwQH9x70?...
Strong contingent of @greenparty.org.uk Cllrs at the @lgaindependent conference in Leeds today.
Theme of the conference is resilience, personal, financial and Climate resilience.
Theme of the conference is resilience, personal, financial and Climate resilience.
January 31, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Strong contingent of @greenparty.org.uk Cllrs at the @lgaindependent conference in Leeds today.
Theme of the conference is resilience, personal, financial and Climate resilience.
Theme of the conference is resilience, personal, financial and Climate resilience.
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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!
Another poll predicting a Green Win in Huddersfield that bodes well for our chances at the next General Election .
Every poll and our conversations with local people confirm that only @greenparty.org.uk can beat Reform in our town.
Nowcast poll 18/1/26
Every poll and our conversations with local people confirm that only @greenparty.org.uk can beat Reform in our town.
Nowcast poll 18/1/26
January 19, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Another poll predicting a Green Win in Huddersfield that bodes well for our chances at the next General Election .
Every poll and our conversations with local people confirm that only @greenparty.org.uk can beat Reform in our town.
Nowcast poll 18/1/26
Every poll and our conversations with local people confirm that only @greenparty.org.uk can beat Reform in our town.
Nowcast poll 18/1/26
Govt has announced bidding for the 1st UK Town of Culture.
#Huddersfield should definitely go for it with our rich music, theatre and dance scene.
There's the opportunity to attract Arts Council and National Lottery funding.
Let's not miss out.
#Huddersfield should definitely go for it with our rich music, theatre and dance scene.
There's the opportunity to attract Arts Council and National Lottery funding.
Let's not miss out.
January 15, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Govt has announced bidding for the 1st UK Town of Culture.
#Huddersfield should definitely go for it with our rich music, theatre and dance scene.
There's the opportunity to attract Arts Council and National Lottery funding.
Let's not miss out.
#Huddersfield should definitely go for it with our rich music, theatre and dance scene.
There's the opportunity to attract Arts Council and National Lottery funding.
Let's not miss out.
Out and about in Huddersfield yesterday delivering Green News. Nice chats with local folks.
January 11, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Out and about in Huddersfield yesterday delivering Green News. Nice chats with local folks.
Newsome Ward @greenparty.org.uk Councillors in Huddersfield are running our free volunteer bus service for its 33rd year on New Year's Day.
We love doing it, helping people get about when all other scheduled bus services in West Yorkshire aren't operating.
We love doing it, helping people get about when all other scheduled bus services in West Yorkshire aren't operating.
December 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Newsome Ward @greenparty.org.uk Councillors in Huddersfield are running our free volunteer bus service for its 33rd year on New Year's Day.
We love doing it, helping people get about when all other scheduled bus services in West Yorkshire aren't operating.
We love doing it, helping people get about when all other scheduled bus services in West Yorkshire aren't operating.
@kirkleescouncil.bsky.social is the only Council in West Yorkshire not to benefit from the Government's Solar for Schools funding.
It was Launched in March. I asked the Labour Council Leader if she was aware of the scheme.
Apparently not!
youtu.be/o-wAYVj8l0E?...
It was Launched in March. I asked the Labour Council Leader if she was aware of the scheme.
Apparently not!
youtu.be/o-wAYVj8l0E?...
Cllr Andrew Cooper asks why Kirklees Council missed out on Schools Solar funding - Cabinet 2/12/25
YouTube video by Andrew Cooper
youtu.be
December 2, 2025 at 9:56 PM
@kirkleescouncil.bsky.social is the only Council in West Yorkshire not to benefit from the Government's Solar for Schools funding.
It was Launched in March. I asked the Labour Council Leader if she was aware of the scheme.
Apparently not!
youtu.be/o-wAYVj8l0E?...
It was Launched in March. I asked the Labour Council Leader if she was aware of the scheme.
Apparently not!
youtu.be/o-wAYVj8l0E?...
At Association of Green Councillors Conference in Bradford City Hall with Kirklees Cllrs Alex Vickers and Sue Lee-Richards.
Great to have so many enthused Green Councillors from across the country coming to West Yorkshire.
Great to have so many enthused Green Councillors from across the country coming to West Yorkshire.
November 29, 2025 at 12:49 PM
At Association of Green Councillors Conference in Bradford City Hall with Kirklees Cllrs Alex Vickers and Sue Lee-Richards.
Great to have so many enthused Green Councillors from across the country coming to West Yorkshire.
Great to have so many enthused Green Councillors from across the country coming to West Yorkshire.
We're open today till 9pm.
Helping your community couldn't be easier.
Just drink beer and eat pies!
LocalFest at The Newsome Centre, Jackroyd Lane, Newsome, #Huddersfield
Helping your community couldn't be easier.
Just drink beer and eat pies!
LocalFest at The Newsome Centre, Jackroyd Lane, Newsome, #Huddersfield
November 16, 2025 at 12:52 PM
We're open today till 9pm.
Helping your community couldn't be easier.
Just drink beer and eat pies!
LocalFest at The Newsome Centre, Jackroyd Lane, Newsome, #Huddersfield
Helping your community couldn't be easier.
Just drink beer and eat pies!
LocalFest at The Newsome Centre, Jackroyd Lane, Newsome, #Huddersfield
Well done to Julia Roebuck of Thread Republic who gave a strong case for a creative hub in @kirkleescouncil.bsky.social's Cultural Heart at Full Council last night youtu.be/KUlKEqBNg-A?...
Julia Roebuck calls for a hub for Creative Industries in Huddersfield's Cultural Heart 12/11/25
YouTube video by Andrew Cooper
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November 13, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Well done to Julia Roebuck of Thread Republic who gave a strong case for a creative hub in @kirkleescouncil.bsky.social's Cultural Heart at Full Council last night youtu.be/KUlKEqBNg-A?...
Busy day, out and about delivering in Newsome and Crosland Moor.
Lovely response from local people as we have been going round for @greenparty.org.uk
Lovely response from local people as we have been going round for @greenparty.org.uk
November 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Busy day, out and about delivering in Newsome and Crosland Moor.
Lovely response from local people as we have been going round for @greenparty.org.uk
Lovely response from local people as we have been going round for @greenparty.org.uk
With @greenparty.org.uk on our highest poll rating ever in the latest YouGov poll the projected result for Huddersfield is a Green Party Gain from Labour.
This is encouraging but a lot of work to do between now and the next General Election to make that result a reality.
This is encouraging but a lot of work to do between now and the next General Election to make that result a reality.
October 28, 2025 at 5:17 PM
With @greenparty.org.uk on our highest poll rating ever in the latest YouGov poll the projected result for Huddersfield is a Green Party Gain from Labour.
This is encouraging but a lot of work to do between now and the next General Election to make that result a reality.
This is encouraging but a lot of work to do between now and the next General Election to make that result a reality.
@kirkleescouncil.bsky.social failed to apply for a share of £500m Warm Homes Local scheme
It would have helped local people have warmer homes
I asked the Kirklees Labour Leader why she said the Council would apply for the next funding round when there wasn't one. youtu.be/zIVjejuv0eo?...
It would have helped local people have warmer homes
I asked the Kirklees Labour Leader why she said the Council would apply for the next funding round when there wasn't one. youtu.be/zIVjejuv0eo?...
Cllr Andrew Cooper asks Kirklees Leader why the Council didn't apply for Warm Homes funds 15 10 25
YouTube video by Andrew Cooper
youtu.be
October 16, 2025 at 6:27 AM
@kirkleescouncil.bsky.social failed to apply for a share of £500m Warm Homes Local scheme
It would have helped local people have warmer homes
I asked the Kirklees Labour Leader why she said the Council would apply for the next funding round when there wasn't one. youtu.be/zIVjejuv0eo?...
It would have helped local people have warmer homes
I asked the Kirklees Labour Leader why she said the Council would apply for the next funding round when there wasn't one. youtu.be/zIVjejuv0eo?...
@kirkleescouncil.bsky.social shouldn't pursue any arrangements with a private care provider until the Judicial Review is completed.
The Council needs to respect the legal process that is underway.
The case for privatising the homes has not yet been made.
huddersfieldhub.co.uk/judge-asks-k...
The Council needs to respect the legal process that is underway.
The case for privatising the homes has not yet been made.
huddersfieldhub.co.uk/judge-asks-k...
Judge asks Kirklees Council for more information over privatisation of dementia care homes - Huddersfield Hub
Campaigners took the council to a judicial review and a judge was presented with more than 900 pages of evidence
huddersfieldhub.co.uk
October 7, 2025 at 8:20 AM
@kirkleescouncil.bsky.social shouldn't pursue any arrangements with a private care provider until the Judicial Review is completed.
The Council needs to respect the legal process that is underway.
The case for privatising the homes has not yet been made.
huddersfieldhub.co.uk/judge-asks-k...
The Council needs to respect the legal process that is underway.
The case for privatising the homes has not yet been made.
huddersfieldhub.co.uk/judge-asks-k...
Nice piece in the Asian Standard about the new poll predicting a @greenparty.org.uk win in the Huddersfield Constituency at the next General Election. www.asianstandard.co.uk/new-poll-sho...
New poll shows Green win for Huddersfield at next General Election - Asian Standard Newspaper
Kirklees’ political make-up would look very different if a General Election took place right now, a YouGov poll has shown. By YouGov’s projections, which are based on a sample of 13,000 voters, the na...
www.asianstandard.co.uk
October 4, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Nice piece in the Asian Standard about the new poll predicting a @greenparty.org.uk win in the Huddersfield Constituency at the next General Election. www.asianstandard.co.uk/new-poll-sho...
Great to see on BBC Politics North a Green Win in the Huddersfield Constituency being predicted in yet another poll at the next General Election.
Lots to do in Huddersfield before that but good news in what is largely a gloomy time for people in the UK.
youtu.be/O62KY9qnR30?...
Lots to do in Huddersfield before that but good news in what is largely a gloomy time for people in the UK.
youtu.be/O62KY9qnR30?...
YouGov/Sky News Poll predicts Huddersfield Win at next General Election Politics North 28 09 25
YouTube video by Andrew Cooper
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September 28, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Great to see on BBC Politics North a Green Win in the Huddersfield Constituency being predicted in yet another poll at the next General Election.
Lots to do in Huddersfield before that but good news in what is largely a gloomy time for people in the UK.
youtu.be/O62KY9qnR30?...
Lots to do in Huddersfield before that but good news in what is largely a gloomy time for people in the UK.
youtu.be/O62KY9qnR30?...
Amongst the gloom of Reform gains yet another poll predicts a Green win in the Huddersfield Constituency at the next General Election.
Click here to donate to our Crowdfunder for the next local elections www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/kirklees-e...
Click here to donate to our Crowdfunder for the next local elections www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/kirklees-e...
September 25, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Amongst the gloom of Reform gains yet another poll predicts a Green win in the Huddersfield Constituency at the next General Election.
Click here to donate to our Crowdfunder for the next local elections www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/kirklees-e...
Click here to donate to our Crowdfunder for the next local elections www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/kirklees-e...
@kirkleescouncil.bsky.social Labour Leader responding to my question on why the Council didn't apply for Govt funding to insulate local peoples homes.
Apparently there is a really good reason but she can't tell us what it is!
youtu.be/vaDb_2MsGI4?...
Apparently there is a really good reason but she can't tell us what it is!
youtu.be/vaDb_2MsGI4?...
Cllr Andrew Cooper asks why Kirklees failed to secure funds to insulate homes Cabinet Mtg 9/9/25
YouTube video by Andrew Cooper
youtu.be
September 9, 2025 at 10:04 PM
@kirkleescouncil.bsky.social Labour Leader responding to my question on why the Council didn't apply for Govt funding to insulate local peoples homes.
Apparently there is a really good reason but she can't tell us what it is!
youtu.be/vaDb_2MsGI4?...
Apparently there is a really good reason but she can't tell us what it is!
youtu.be/vaDb_2MsGI4?...
I was one of the @greenparty.org.uk nominees to the House of Lords in the last Parliament
I will not be seeking reselection in the Party's current process.
Instead I will focus on helping ensure Huddersfield elects a Green MP at the next General Election.
I will not be seeking reselection in the Party's current process.
Instead I will focus on helping ensure Huddersfield elects a Green MP at the next General Election.
September 6, 2025 at 11:56 AM
I was one of the @greenparty.org.uk nominees to the House of Lords in the last Parliament
I will not be seeking reselection in the Party's current process.
Instead I will focus on helping ensure Huddersfield elects a Green MP at the next General Election.
I will not be seeking reselection in the Party's current process.
Instead I will focus on helping ensure Huddersfield elects a Green MP at the next General Election.
It is absolutely bonkers that there are plans to fill in Queensbury Tunnl when it could be made a safe accessible cycle route.
@westyorkshireca.bsky.social funding should be used to support this project.
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2540095...
@westyorkshireca.bsky.social funding should be used to support this project.
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2540095...
Tunnel abandonment funding 'would largely cover' refurbishment cost, say campaigners
Campaigners fighting to safeguard the future of a historic railway tunnel claim that public money earmarked by the Government to abandon the…
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
August 24, 2025 at 10:37 AM
It is absolutely bonkers that there are plans to fill in Queensbury Tunnl when it could be made a safe accessible cycle route.
@westyorkshireca.bsky.social funding should be used to support this project.
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2540095...
@westyorkshireca.bsky.social funding should be used to support this project.
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2540095...
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"The Greens are a political party whose time absolutely has come. In fact, it’s overdue."
Having won one of the biggest electoral swings in British political history last year, I know how we can win voters over!
🗳 Vote by 30 Aug www.bigissue.com/news/politic...
Having won one of the biggest electoral swings in British political history last year, I know how we can win voters over!
🗳 Vote by 30 Aug www.bigissue.com/news/politic...
Could a Green prime minister be in the UK's future?
Green Party leadership contender Ellie Chowns spoke to the Big Issue about why "eco-populism" isn't the way forward.
www.bigissue.com
August 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
"The Greens are a political party whose time absolutely has come. In fact, it’s overdue."
Having won one of the biggest electoral swings in British political history last year, I know how we can win voters over!
🗳 Vote by 30 Aug www.bigissue.com/news/politic...
Having won one of the biggest electoral swings in British political history last year, I know how we can win voters over!
🗳 Vote by 30 Aug www.bigissue.com/news/politic...
Green Party members. Still time to vote for Ellie and Adrian in the Leadership Elections
August 13, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Green Party members. Still time to vote for Ellie and Adrian in the Leadership Elections
Putin should be arrested & surrendered to the International Criminal Court as soon as he lands on US soil.
That should have happened when Netanyahu landed on US soil.
They both know they are safe with a convicted felon sitting in the Oval Office.
International Law sadly has no status in the USA
That should have happened when Netanyahu landed on US soil.
They both know they are safe with a convicted felon sitting in the Oval Office.
International Law sadly has no status in the USA
August 12, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Putin should be arrested & surrendered to the International Criminal Court as soon as he lands on US soil.
That should have happened when Netanyahu landed on US soil.
They both know they are safe with a convicted felon sitting in the Oval Office.
International Law sadly has no status in the USA
That should have happened when Netanyahu landed on US soil.
They both know they are safe with a convicted felon sitting in the Oval Office.
International Law sadly has no status in the USA
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Fantastic to be here in Cardiff, with @elliechowns.bsky.social and so many amazing Greens, on the road to a Senedd breakthrough and helping get Matt Youde from Grangetown elected
July 26, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Fantastic to be here in Cardiff, with @elliechowns.bsky.social and so many amazing Greens, on the road to a Senedd breakthrough and helping get Matt Youde from Grangetown elected