Urgent action on the climate emergency

• Seize the potential in the green skills sector (the fastest growing of the economy) for skilled jobs and training
• Invest to save in clean energy:  County should follow Lancaster City Council  example and invest in its own renewable energy generation

 ENABLING SMALL BUSINESSES, TOURISM AND CULTURE TO THRIVE

• Support innovation, digital, and electronics technology manufacturing
• Enable small businesses, tourism and culture to thrive

Affordable and cosy homes – in the right places!

• Ensure well-designed affordable homes to minimise carbon emissions, keep household energy bills low and prevent illness caused by cold and damp in places with good connectivity.
• Push for more social housing
• County must push for energy efficient retrofit of existing homes at greater pace and scale. 

Supporting local communities and vulnerable people

• Invest in prevention measures to keep families and communities healthy
• Prioritise resilience against flooding

Green spaces and public realm for people and wildlife

• Defend nature in our valued parks and open spaces
• Support local food growing and markets

A transport system for clean air and liveable streets

• Fix our roads so that they are safe for all road users
• Re-regulate bus services so that all areas have reliable integrated bus services
• Invest in new safe cycling and walking not as an afterthought to roads

Local Government Re-Organisation

• Specific proposals must: not be rushed; ensure public accountability; keep services local and guarantee service improvements; and have residents’ support.
• Labour’s plans for mega-sized council will cost millions in tax payer’s money and should come with more funding for basic services.
• Greens are not against ‘unitary’ councils in principle but this major  upheaval of councils will be felt for decades-long.

see also:

The Green Party Manifesto and Local Government

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