Changes to councils 6 March 2025 by Stuart Jeffery Greens in Kent are calling for a democratic system that really listens to local people, provides effective public services and empowers stewardship of our natural environment – rather than more centralised and unaccountable councils. They have criticised the failure to fund local government properly and called for improvements in funding. Co-Chair of Kent Greens, Cllr […] Read more »
Death of Local Democracy! 6 January 2025 by Stuart Jeffery Maidstone Greens are to protest against the “Death of Local Democracy” outside County Hall in Maidstone on Thursday 9th Jan between 9am and 10am, just before Kent County Councillors decide whether to approve the current leader’s intention/wish to cancel the May local elections. Greens from across Kent will be joining this protest. The current KCC […] Read more »
Greens blast reforms as centralisation but vow to work to make them better 16 December 2024 by Stuart Jeffery The Green Leader of Maidstone Borough Council, Cllr Stuart Jeffery, has blasted the devolution proposals as centralisation of power and damaging to democracy but he has vowed to work with other councils and parties across Kent to make sure the changes work best for Kent residents. Cllr Stuart Jeffery (Green Leader of Maidstone Borough Council): […] Read more »
Green welcome Maidstone first Pride 14 June 2024 / 30 June 2024 by Stuart Jeffery Maidstone Greens have welcomed Maidstone first Pride event in the town. Pride celebrates LGBTQIA+ people, welcomes diversity and protests against inequality. Local Greens joined the march through the town and joined the main event in Lockmeadow. Cllr Stuart Jeffery said, “We are all really grateful for the organisers and all who took part in Maidstone’s […] Read more »
A new partnership will run Maidstone Borough Council 17 May 2024 / 17 May 2024 by The Green and Independent Alliance and the Liberal Democrat group on Maidstone Borough Council have signed an agreement to form a partnership to run the Council for the next four years. The new Cabinet will be confirmed at the Council’s AGM on Saturday 18th May. The new Cabinet will deliver a significant programme of change […] Read more »
Best ever results at Borough elections 5 May 2024 / 5 May 2024 by Maidstone Greens are delighted with the results of the Borough Council elections, after more than trebling our seat count. Gains were made in Allington & Bridge, Barming Heath & Teston, Bearsted & Downswood, Coxheath & Farleigh, Fant & Oakwood, High Street and Marden & Yalding wards. In addition Stuart Jeffery and Stephen Thompson both retained their seats in Allington […] Read more »
Bin collection failure in Maidstone 8 April 2024 / 8 April 2024 by Stuart Jeffery Maidstone Greens have accused the Conservatives of being “missing in action” over massive failure in bin collections following the change of provider from Biffa to SUEZ. The Greens have singled out Cabinet Member for Environmental Services, Conservative Cllr Patrik Garten, as being absent from communications to residents. Nearly a third of bin collections were missed […] Read more »
Greens launch bid for Maidstone Borough Council 8 April 2024 / 8 April 2024 by Greens stand highest number of candidates ever in Maidstone with bid to become the largest party on the council. The Greens have 35 candidates, the second largest ‘slate’ in the Borough elections and have high hopes for many wards. Green Cllr Stuart Jeffery, “We have an excellent chance of being the biggest group on the […] Read more »
Green anger as Maidstone Local Plan forced through 21 March 2024 / 21 March 2024 by Stuart Jeffery Maidstone Greens and the independents in our group led the fight against the Conservatives’ Local Plan at the extraordinary Council meeting in Maidstone last night. The Greens proposed deferring the decision until after the election so that the councillors who will be responsible for its implementation would get to vote on it but the amendment […] Read more »
