Council’s Responsibilities–the Basics
Roads, Rates, Rubbish … FOOTPATHS? A Council should never be so busy doing new things that it neglects the responsibilities that it has always had. Take footpaths, for example. Going for a walk in Ward 2 should be a relaxing, pleasant, safe experience. Walking...
Protect Bayside’s beautiful wetlands
Bayside Council is in the process of redeveloping Barton and Riverine Parks. This is welcome news for residents, but we are concerned that the development does not sufficiently protect our wonderful waterways and wetlands. Landing Lights and Eve Street Wetlands are...
Too Hot to Play? Our Action Plan
It’s Time to Cool Down Ward 2 Playgrounds “One hot day last summer my granddaughter was in tears after trying to play on the slide. It was so hot it was burning her.” Len Hobbs, our lead candidate for Blacktown, Ward 2. The problem–burns are just not...
Blue Mountains Greens launch ambitious Local Climate Action Plan
The Blue Mountains Greens has launched its Local Climate Action Plan at a virtual event with Greens MP Jenny Leong, Councillor Brent Hoare, and candidates, Sarah Redshaw and Kingsley Liu. The Blue Mountains Greens Local Climate Action Plan is made up of 65 proposed...
Planning for people, not profit
Our region is experiencing a housing crisis due to a housing shortage and rising housing prices, exacerbated by increased interest in real estate in regional areas because of the Covid-19 pandemic. On council we will prioritise developing a Homelessness and...
Greta Werner
Hi, I am a research associate and community organiser, leading campaigns to address issues faced by locals in the Bayside area since moving to Banksia in 2008. The pandemic has amplified the increasing importance of publicly accessible green open space for our...
Our HEADLINE Priorities
Topping our priorities list are: Greener, Shadier Suburbs A BEAT THE HEAT plan including a 40/2040 target (40% green cover by 2040), smarter building standards, shade sails for playgrounds, and more and better bus shelters. Support for Working Mums and Dads SAFE,...
Blue Mountains Greens will introduce a reuseable nappy and sanitary item rebate
The Blue Mountains Greens will seek to introduce a reusable nappy and sanitary item rebate if elected at the local government elections in December. Around 800 tonnes of disposable nappies are sent to landfill in the Blue Mountains each year, and approximately 150kg...
Blue Mountains Greens calls on Immigration Minister to make it easier for communities to sponsor refugees
Greens councillor Brent Hoare successfully moved a motion at Tuesday night’s Blue Mountains City Council that will see council write to Federal Immigration Minister Alex Hawke, calling on him to make it easier for communities to sponsor refugees to come to Australia....
Sign our petition! Kellyville Needs Public Pools and Libraries.
Hills Shire Central ward/Kellyville area residents ask The Hills Shire Council to step up its investment in public infrastructure: More parks, trees, waterways, more public spaces, bike lanes, building of swimming pool and public library.
Greening our city
An urban forest provides important environmental, social, economic and cultural benefits from cooling the air to increasing property prices and improving citizens’ sense of wellbeing. The Greens recognise that Newcastle needs an urban forest plan to realise...
Protecting our coast and waterways
Newcastle is famous for its great surfing beaches and ocean baths in the heart of the city. However, they are under threat from rising sea levels, coastal erosion, plastic pollution and proposals for offshore mining. The Hunter estuary includes a large area of...
Safe Cycleways for Newcastle
Newcastle could become one of the world’s top cycle-friendly cities and benefit from the impressive health and economic benefits of increased cycling, including healthier citizens, better air quality, less noise pollution and increased tourism. To realise these...
Make Newcastle a climate leader
We know we must reduce carbon pollution to avoid a climate emergency. As the biggest coal export port in the world, the City of Newcastle has a leadership role in phasing out the mining and burning of coal whilst maintaining a flourishing community and economy....
An open, responsive, community-focussed Council
The Greens believe that an open, transparent Council is best placed to identify and meet the needs of the community it serves. We will make it easier for members of the community to address Council meetings, explore participatory budgeting methods, and re-establish...
Sign the petition. Cessnock Council needs a Bushranger!
The stream of illegal dumping in the bush throughout the Cessnock LGA is disgusting. Instead of the usual Rangers, it’s time for Cessnock Council to hire a Bushranger. And have the NSW State Government to pay for it!
Sign our petition: Greener, Shadier Suburbs: Cooling Blacktown Down
We need participatory budgeting in Bayside
NSW Councils are updating their strategic planning documents in consultation with local communities, but Bayside has a record of making important decisions without properly consulting the community. Take Gardiner Park for example, where council are spending upwards of...
Our Plan for Waverley
There is no time like the present to support The Greens on Waverley Council. Greens have been campaigning on climate change for over twenty years. The global science fraternity has consistently presented evidence for increased storm intensity, changes in rainfall and...
Climate emergency – local action
A Greens motion was passed at Council declaring a Climate Emergency. We joined the UN “Race to Zero” global initiative and are investigating the Dark Skies light-spill reduction movement for further paths to emissions reductions. Council has joined “Cities for Climate...
Enrich Waverley’s cultural programs and the Bondi Pavilion Community Cultural Centre
Waverley has a proud history of artistic support through annual creative events, music studios, artists in residence and the visual arts. We have established a new Cultural Committee. The Greens strongly backed the community campaign to save Bondi Pavilion and stop...
Environment – urban ecology, waste and water use
The Greens drive environmental outcomes on Waverley Council. We have championed stormwater capture and reuse at Bondi, Tamarama and Bronte beaches, and bush regeneration and restoration of the Tamarama and Bronte gully waterfalls. The Greens are working to: Restore...