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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 1d

"The leaders of Reform UK are copying the US far right's playbook, with false claims about #ClimateChange and #immigration."

- Ken Huggins in The New Blackmore Vale magazine

Ken Huggins was Green Party Parliamentary candidate for #NorthDorset in 2019 and 2024.

#UKpolitics

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 5d

We can't keep up...

Yesterday we reached 90,000 members. Today we're at 95,000.

Be part of the Green surge. Join the Green Party today ⤵️

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 5d

Cllr Belinda Bawden: "#DorsetCouncil is genuinely listening and it’s everyone’s chance to share their views, ideas and aspirations to shape our places over the next 15 to 20 years.

"This is genuinely our opportunity to shape the future we would like to see."

Residents urged to have say on plan guiding future development

A consultation on the Local Plan is currently running - and Dorset Councillor for Lyme Regis and Charmouth Cllr Belinda Bawden is encouraging…

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 5d

#ICYMI: On Monday, Court of Appeal hearing in London against planning permission for the #PortlandIncinerator.

Cllr Helen Toft: "Highest court in the land, last chance to quash the planning permission granted. Fingers crossed!"

Dorset Echo: "Could take weeks or months before outcome is announced."

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 9d

Green Cllr Belinda Bawden: "Third day of Green Party Conference. Lots of new @greenparty.org.uk members, + lots of new @dorsetgreens.bsky.social members. Huge energy, great excitement!

"This is about my sixth Conference and it's never been so large, never been so happy, so joyous and so energetic"

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 10d

@dorsetgreens.bsky.social members out in force on Day 2 of the biggest ever @greenparty.org.uk National Conference!

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 11d

[2/2] CONTINUED: The remainder of Cllr Kia Pope's interview on BBC Radio Solent, on the eve of Green Party Conference in #Bournemouth

Kia was asked about new party leader @zackpolanski.bsky.social, our associated membership surge, the Green Party's offer of real change, + how we're cutting through

Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 11d

GREEN PARTY CONFERENCE WEEKEND, IN DORSET

Green Portland Town Councillor Kia Pope talked on the BBC Radio Solent breakfast show, on the eve of @greenparty.org.uk Conference this weekend at the Bournemouth International Centre

"People see that the #GreenParty offer a real alternative"

#RealChange

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 22d

The River Char Action Group successfully campaigned to create a River Char Charter: riverchar.org/charter

Belinda Bawden, Green Dorset Councillor for Lyme & Charmouth, has been supporting the River Char and River Lim Action groups to improve water quality + tackle invasive species in the catchments

Citizen scientists turning the tide on River Char and River Lim pollution - Dorset Green Party

The River Char Action Group successfully campaigned to create a River Char Charter which you can sign to pledge your support for a living, thriving river – the first in Dorset. The River Char Action G...

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 28d

Charmouth residents, volunteers, visitors and workers are sharing their ideas as part of Future Coast Charmouth.

#Charmouth is one of only 5 coastal communities in the UK awarded govt funding to develop and trial innovative community projects to prepare for and adapt to nature taking its course.

Charmouth facing the future with resilience and optimism - Dorset Green Party

Belinda Bawden, Dorset Green Councillor for Lyme & Charmouth, says: "From unprecedented heatwaves to flash flooding and increasing coastal erosion, we cannot ignore the need to adapt to climate change...

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · 28d

Discussions are underway to make #LymeRegis safer, cleaner, more attractive + more accessible for all by 2030. Dorset Council are bringing forward options for a more pedestrian-friendly, sociable town centre.

Cllr Belinda Bawden is working collaboratively to improve public transport across #Dorset.

People before traffic in Lyme Regis - Dorset Green Party

Discussions are under way to make Lyme Regis a safer, cleaner, more attractive and more accessible place for all by 2030. Dorset Council Traffic Planners are bringing forward options to fulfil Lyme Re...

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · Sep 14

Sunday reminder - this weeks episode of @boldpolitics.bsky.social is with migration expert @zoegardner.bsky.social

Check it out 👇🏼

youtu.be/NlXUf1XipTA?...

How To Beat The Anti-Immigration Playbook | Zoe Gardner | Zack Polanski

YouTube video by Bold Politics with Zack Polanski

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · Sep 11

bcp.greenparty.org.uk/2025/08/20/t... Good luck to Amy Hardy and the Green Party in the Bournemouth by-election today

Talbot and Branksome Wood By-Election - Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Green Party

Meet Amy Hardy, your Green Party candidate for Talbot and Branksome Woods Born and raised locally, and giving back to the community – give Amy Hardy-For Talbot & Branksome Woods your vote on September...

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · Sep 8

www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis... Catch up with Zack Polanski appearance on Newsnight last week

Newsnight - Green Party’s New Leader on Newsnight

The government's long-term borrowing costs reach a 27-year high. How would new Green Party leader Zack Polanski square that with his party's pledge to increase spending?

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · Sep 6

20yo Green Dorchester Town Councillor Poppy Farmer talked on BBC Radio Solent's breakfast show about the election of @zackpolanski.bsky.social as the new @greenparty.org.uk Leader.

"[Zack] is so lovely! ...He's really got a way of storytelling."

#ZackPolanski #GreenParty #RealChange #UKpolitics

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Flight Free UK @flightfreeuk.bsky.social · Mar 24

📣 Stop Airport Expansion 📣

Help us tell the government WE DON’T WANT EXPANSION at any UK airport, including Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton.

Sign the petition: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · Sep 3

Those who can channel our anger at 15 years of misrule, who can speak the language of outrage and hope, are the politicians of the moment. They will contribute to what could be, in 2029, the greatest electoral reset in our modern history.
This week's column.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Labour has succeeded only in strengthening Farage. The way is now open for Zack Polanski’s Greens | George Monbiot

By caving to the hard right and corporate greed, Labour has left a gaping hole the new Green party leader is best placed to fill, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

www.theguardian.com

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · Sep 2

Draw the line. Join the Green Party today ⤵️

join.greenparty.org.uk?utm_source=s...

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Zoe Gardner @zoejardiniere.bsky.social · Aug 30

This whole summer only one story has dominated our entire politics & it comes down to literally 30,000 people in hotels. Ridiculous.

The government needs to get a GRIP it’s pathetic.

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · Aug 25

"OUR PRECIOUS DEMOCRACY HAS EVIDENTLY BEEN SIGNIFICANTLY HIJACKED BY VESTED INTERESTS, LEAVING IT CORRUPTED... IT NO LONGER SERVES US THE WAY WE NEED IT TO"

- Ken Huggins in The New Blackmore Vale magazine

Ken Huggins was Green Party Parliamentary candidate for #NorthDorset in 2019 and 2024.

Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · Jul 10

This is surely the best dressed dog in Portland in Dorset? If you live in Tophill East on Portland then vote Mark Williams in the town council by election today!

Very cute dog sitting in the shade on a sunny day on Portland and wearing a green party rosette

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · Jun 25

Mark Williams has been chosen as the Green Party candidate for the Tophill East by-election to Portland Town Council on 10th July.

A keen angler and motorcyclist, Mark was born and brought up on the island, moved away for work, and has now returned home.

dorset.greenparty.org.uk/2025/06/16/m...

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · Jun 18

[2/2] CONTINUED: The remainder of Cllr Kia Pope's interview on BBC Radio Solent about Portland Town Council's decision to write to the King requesting he intervene to help stop the proposed incinerator.

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · Jun 18

Portland Town Council has agreed a proposal by Green Councillor Kia Pope to call on King Charles to intervene and help stop the proposed construction of a waste incinerator at Portland Port.

dorset.greenparty.org.uk/2025/06/12/p...

Listen to Cllr Kia Pope's BBC Radio Solent interview here [1/2]:

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Dorset Green Party @dorsetgreens.bsky.social · Jun 12

Cllr Clare Sutton: "This stunning section of the South West Coast Path is well loved by local residents who are delighted to be able to use it again.

“It will also be hugely appreciated by visitors who come from much further afield to enjoy our beautiful coastline + contribute to our local economy"

'Stunning' coastal path damaged by landslide reopens - after two years

A well-loved section of coastal path near the Fleet Lagoon in Ferrybridge has reopened after extensive restoration works

www.dorsetecho.co.uk