Newcastle Green Party

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Newcastle Green Party@nclgreenparty· 29d

A united city standing together against racism 🫂 We're bringing a council motion tomorrow to reaffirm our role as a city of sanctuary, request the government provide safe + legal routes for those seeking asylum, and work with the police and community leaders to fight hatred wherever it may appear.

Newcastle Green Party@nclgreenparty· 29d

We're bringing a motion to council tomorrow to end the bulky item collection charge 🗑 Council data tells us working class communities have higher levels of litter and fly-tipping, so we want to find out if the bulky item collection charge is part of the problem!

Newcastle Green Party@nclgreenparty· Jun 28

Our statement on Armed Forces Day.

ARMED FORCES DAY

Yesterday, a group of Green Party councillors attended Armed Forces Day as a mark of our respect for the brave men and women who serve in our armed forces.

It is a source of national shame that many veterans return from careers spent selflessly serving their country only to find themselves on the front line of ongoing cuts to public services. Our government must do far more to ensure that veterans - and all public servants - are protected from poverty, insecurity, and destitution.

Days like yesterday remind us of the important role our armed forces played in defeating fascism and defending the liberties we enjoy today.

At the same time, we recognise the profound human cost of the illegal and unjust wars in which our country has sometimes participated - wars that have claimed the lives of service personnel and countless innocent civilians abroad.

Many of these wars have served the interest of political and economic elites at times of declining living standards for the working class communities who disproportionately dedicate their lives to the armed forces.

As we honour those who serve, we commit ourselves to respecting their bravery and sacrifice, and making sure that they have a decent and dignified life to return to afterwards.

Newcastle Green Party@nclgreenparty· Jun 11

Today, the Pride flag was raised at the Civic Centre, celebrating Pride Month and our city's LGBTQ+ communities. We're proud to stand in solidarity with LGBTQ+ people this Pride Month and every month. 🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride, Newcastle!

Newcastle city councillors with the pride flag

Councillors at the civic centre while flag is raised

England flag and pride flag flying at the civic centre

Councillor Alistair Chisholm and his dog in front of the pride flag.

Newcastle Green Party@nclgreenparty· May 28

As @nickhartleygreen.bsky.social says, we knew it was important to be grown ups and put people before party politics. The stability and cooperation agreement we've signed with the Liberal Democrats will ensure that we have good governance and get things done over this next year.

Newcastle Green Party@nclgreenparty· May 26

Cllr Colin Ferguson, Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group, and Cllr Nick Hartley, Leader of the Green Group, have shared statements on this agreement:

Liberal Democrat Group Leader, Councillor Colin Ferguson, said: "Voters in Newcastle have totally changed the political set-up at the Civic Centre. Our priority has been to ensure the Council is stable, working cross-party, and delivering the change the people of Newcastle want to see. It's clear we need to work together to implement a forward looking set of policies that works for every resident of the city, and we will shortly announce policy objectives for the year ahead. I look forward to working with the Green group and others across the whole chamber to deliver meaningful change quickly, which people can see in their communities."

Green Group Leader, Councillor Nick Hartley, said: “This is a new era for Newcastle politics. Residents want to see politicians putting the interests of Newcastle ahead of tribal politics and working together to improve life across our city. This agreement allows the Greens to remain an independent and co-operative opposition while playing a meaningful role in shaping the future direction of Newcastle and strengthening democratic accountability.”

Newcastle Green Party@nclgreenparty· May 26

Newcastle's Green Group and Liberal Democrat Group have reached an agreement for the upcoming council arrangement! 📣

Newcastle Council Update:
Liberal Democrats and Greens sign Stability and Co-Operation Agreement.

Councillor Nick Hartley, Leader of the Green Group, and Councillor Colin Ferguson, Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group, have reached an agreement for Newcastle City Council's new leadership arrangement following the 7th May elections.

Following the local elections, Newcastle City Council remains under no overall control, with residents electing a council split across several political groups and no single party able to govern alone. In response to that result, the Liberal Democrat and Green groups have agreed a Stability and Co-operation Agreement designed to provide stable leadership for the city while strengthening democratic accountability and cross-party working. The agreement establishes formal arrangements for collaboration on major issues including the Budget and Policy Framework, while recognising the distinct and independent roles of both political groups.

Under the agreement, the Liberal Democrats will form the administration and take executive responsibility for leading the council, while the Greens will serve as a co-operative opposition through a confidence-and-supply arrangement. The agreement also strengthens the role of scrutiny, establishes a Cross-Party Coordination Working Group and commits both groups to approaching political debate in good faith and in the interests of Newcastle residents.

Newcastle Green Party@nclgreenparty· May 21

Newcastle Green Party Councillors condemn Tommy Robinson's "Unite The Kingdom" March.

This kind of blatant racism and Islamophobia cannot and must not be normalised into our communities. It must be challenged both by the national government and the media. We call upon world leaders, national government, MPs and local councillors to condemn ALL forms of racism including anti-Muslim hate.

We are fighting not against fellow citizens like our Muslim brothers and sisters, but against the elites - against a system that endlessly exploits vulnerable people and communities to feed the wealthy.

Our fight is alongside the oppressed, not against them!

Newcastle Green Party@nclgreenparty· May 19

Following a historic set of local election results in which the Green Party won the largest vote share on Newcastle City Council and elected 23 councillors, Newcastle Green Party has elected its leadership team for the year ahead.

Newcastle Green Party@nclgreenparty· May 17

Introducing your new Walker Green Councillor - Matt Williams!

Introducing Matt Williams - your Walker Green Councillor

Newcastle Green Party@nclgreenparty· May 17

Introducing your new Wingrove Green Councillor - Mohammed Sawar!

Introducing Mohammed Sawar - your Wingrove Green Councillor

Newcastle Green Party@nclgreenparty· May 17

Introducing your new Wingrove Green Councillor - Humaira Khan!

Introducing Humaira Khan - your Wingrove Green Councillor

Newcastle Green Party@nclgreenparty· May 17

Introducing your new Wingrove Green Councillor - Younes Mohammed!

Introducing Younes Mohammed - your Wingrove Green Councillor

Newcastle Green Party@nclgreenparty· May 17

Re-introducing Dr Sarah Peters, your Ouseburn Green Councillor! Sarah was first elected as South Jesmond Cllr in August 2025, and this election stood in Ouseburn.