Leeds Green Party

Fighting for real hope and real change in Leeds.

Why Labour’s Short Honeymoon Is Both Predictable And Not Easily Fixed

/ by Serena Ferrari

This article argues that recent Labour electoral losses could have been avoided if Labour had still been a party of communities, with voices from communities heard in government. But it is largely comprised of political careerists who have no roots in any community other than their own, “Which lot are you from then? It’s a good job you’re from the Greens or I would have given you a right mouthful. I would have said that you’ve stuffed the pensioners and now we’re going to stuff you” Said on the doorstep during the Farnley & Wortley by-election, Leeds, October 2024 - won by the Green Party from Labour.

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Cllr Penny Stables calling-in the decision around parking charges.

Parking charges decision referred after call-in

by Serena Ferrari

Wetherby’s lack of a train station, mass transit, and reliable bus connectivity makes proposed parking charges a serious concern. These charges could harm the town’s economy, especially for low-wage retail and hospitality workers, who might face unaffordable costs of £600 per year. This could force many to seek employment elsewhere, impacting both the workforce and local businesses.

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City of Belonging

Leeds – A City of Belonging: Community Unites After Harehills Unrest 

/ by Serena Ferrari

Harehills, Leeds 23 July – On the evening of Tuesday, 23rd July, Cllr Mothin Ali organised a community event to support the Harehills residents following the unrest of the previous week. With remarkable speed, Cllr Ali, alongside Baroness Natalie Bennett, Romanian MP Antonio Andrusceac, the Leeds Green Party and community groups, rallied a large number of residents and a diverse array of speakers to attend the gathering at St. Aidan’s Church.

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Cllr Mothin Ali addresses Little Owls nurseries closure in Gipton North, Seacroft, and Chapel Allerton

/ by Serena Ferrari

The decision to close Little Owls nurseries in Gipton North, Seacroft and Chapel Allerton, has sparked significant backlash from parents and carers. Parents have criticised the council for what they see as a rushed and inadequate consultation process. Many felt excluded from meaningful participation, as consultation meetings were held at inconvenient times, and some parents were not even aware that the consultations were happening. Watch the video https://youtu.be/VOxCq3_h1A4

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