Saturday 14 April 2012

Launch of Local Manifesto for Glasgow

The Scottish Greens in Glasgow launched their manifesto for the Local Council election on 10th April. The manifesto is based on five key themes:

> A Happier, Healthier Glasgow
> A Neighbourhood-focused Glasgow
> A Lifelong Educated Glasgow
> A Mobile, Resourceful and Renewable Glasgow
> An Empowered, Democratic Glasgow

The Greens are again standing candidates in each of Glasgow City Council’s 21 Wards, and aim to increase on their current representation of five City Councillors. I am seeking re-election as a Green Councillor and one of four councillors for the Hillhead Ward. 

Greens have pushed for eco-friendly industries such as renewable energy, and cleaner, more efficient transport. A strong Green presence on the Council will build on this by opening up new opportunities for community owned and cooperative ventures, and support a Local Energy Company for the city.
Our agenda for local government is one of empowerment - letting councils truly act as local governments. With taxation powers including land valuation tax, councils would enjoy more independence and secure local finance.

Useful link:-

Green Manifesto for Glasgow - http://glasgowgreens.org.uk/vote2012/files/manifestoforglasgow2012-a4-web-final.pdf

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