Surrey, like other parts of the country, must act to respond to the ever-increasing challenge of climate change. With reducing resources facing local Government there is a need for a wider strategy to achieve the necessary carbon reduction targets.

The Surrey Climate Commission is looking to meet this need by providing the necessary leadership and direction from a joint venture formed from experts from the academic and business community, public institutions and NGOs.

An evening of speakers, discussion and action planning. Please book your place on the Eventbrite link.

On 13th July in Portsmouth the South East Green Party is holding a full of day training and networking to review our May 2019 successes and look forward to 2020. 

South East Greens quadrupled their numbers of Councillors in May 2019 from 18 to 81. Now is the time to get involved and see how we can keep these seats, make change happen and win many more seats we can win in 2020 and beyond. We know that Green Councillors make a difference, declaring climate emergencies, tackling homelessness and standing up for local residents. Join us to find out what difference you can make locally and how you can get Greens elected near you. 

Join us in Portsmouth for a day of workshops from your Field Organiser and winning campaign teams on a selection of things, including: How to pick a target ward, What to do now you’re an elected Councillor and How to build your team. We will also be celebrating the work of Keith Taylor as he stands down as our MEP for the South East and welcoming in our new MEP.  

PROGRAMME

Key note speeches from Keith Taylor - Green MEP 2010-19 and Alex Phillips, Green MEP 2019-present

Panel discussion 'What can we learn from 2019 local elections?'. Panelists include representatives from winning campaigns in Aylesbury Vale, Brighton, Tonbridge & Malling and Lewes

A celebration of Green Success in 2019

Workshops include:

• How to pick a target ward
• What to do now you’re an elected Councillor
• How to build your team 
• What can we do to stop the expansion of extreme onshore oil and gas in the South East?

This event is open to all Green Party members in the South East of England, whether you've never been to a local party meeting before or you've run many election campaigns.

For those coming from afar there will be a social in the evening, recommended accommodation and Portsmouth Green Party will be holding an action day in their target ward on 14th July that they'd love for you to come along to too!

This is a ticketed event. Ticket includes Lunch and Tea's and Coffee's, as well as go towards to the room hire. If you might struggle to pay for a ticket, get in contact at annie.pickering@greenparty.org.uk and we may be able to support you. 

If you have any access requirements, please get in contact at annie.pickering@greenparty.org.uk 

See who else is coming, check out the Facebook event.

Bucklands Community Centre is a 15 minute bus ride from Portsmouth and Southsea Station.

As part of the South East Regional Summer Gathering, Portsmouth Green Party will be holding an action day on 14th July, and would love it if people coming for the Regional Gathering stayed on for this action day.

Portsmouth Green Party have been working hard in their target ward for over a year, and with elections every year, there is no time for rest.

Join us in the sun (fingers' crossed!) as we talk to voters as part of our year-round campaigning.

Full training and lunch provided.