Sue Nicholls 💚
@suenicholls.bsky.social
Green Councillor for Buntingford, East Herts District Council. A director at 20’s Plenty for Us. Promoted by Alex Daar on behalf of Sue Nicholls, c/o 55 High St, Ware, Herts SG12 9BA
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We should not rest until the last food bank closes due to a lack of demand
Sophy Ridge to someone from Trussell: "Can I just ask, demand for food banks is going up and this is often seen as a negative thing basically, that it shows that more people are in need turning to food banks. Could you flip that and say its a good thing..."
er, no.
er, no.
December 18, 2025 at 3:53 PM
We should not rest until the last food bank closes due to a lack of demand
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To get the government to respond to our petition calling for a National Climate Resilience Plan, we need 10,000 of you to help us. We are over halfway now! If you haven't already, please sign it and encourage others to do so as well ✒️ 🌍
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Petition: Fund a National Climate Resilience Plan: protect communities from climate impact
From floods to extreme temperatures, climate impacts risk damaging homes, health, businesses, services, and the economy. We want Government to prioritise adaptation; fund a new Resilience Plan that…
petition.parliament.uk
December 16, 2025 at 9:15 AM
To get the government to respond to our petition calling for a National Climate Resilience Plan, we need 10,000 of you to help us. We are over halfway now! If you haven't already, please sign it and encourage others to do so as well ✒️ 🌍
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Come and join us for our Christmas Green Drinks this Thursday 18 December from 7pm at the Crown in Buntingford. It’s been a busy year with lots to celebrate - including our two big community projects - new Men’s Shed and Repair Café for Buntingford. 💚
December 16, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Come and join us for our Christmas Green Drinks this Thursday 18 December from 7pm at the Crown in Buntingford. It’s been a busy year with lots to celebrate - including our two big community projects - new Men’s Shed and Repair Café for Buntingford. 💚
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🌿 Buntingford - Green Drinks
Come along and meet your local councillors, chat about green issues, find out more about the Green Party and discuss how we can make Buntingford an even better place to live.
📅 Thursday 18th December
🕢 From 7pm
📌 The Crown Inn, 17 High St, Buntingford, SG9 9AB
Come along and meet your local councillors, chat about green issues, find out more about the Green Party and discuss how we can make Buntingford an even better place to live.
📅 Thursday 18th December
🕢 From 7pm
📌 The Crown Inn, 17 High St, Buntingford, SG9 9AB
December 15, 2025 at 2:25 PM
🌿 Buntingford - Green Drinks
Come along and meet your local councillors, chat about green issues, find out more about the Green Party and discuss how we can make Buntingford an even better place to live.
📅 Thursday 18th December
🕢 From 7pm
📌 The Crown Inn, 17 High St, Buntingford, SG9 9AB
Come along and meet your local councillors, chat about green issues, find out more about the Green Party and discuss how we can make Buntingford an even better place to live.
📅 Thursday 18th December
🕢 From 7pm
📌 The Crown Inn, 17 High St, Buntingford, SG9 9AB
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Thanks to everyone in 20's Plenty and Landor LINKS Ltd who worked so hard on our 4th "Delivering 20" webinar on 10th Dec. We had 400 attendees from 165 different local authorities and councils, together with consultants, professionals and other organisations.
Here is the video of the webinar.
Here is the video of the webinar.
20's Plenty for US CIC
Landor LINKS LIVE
youtube.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Thanks to everyone in 20's Plenty and Landor LINKS Ltd who worked so hard on our 4th "Delivering 20" webinar on 10th Dec. We had 400 attendees from 165 different local authorities and councils, together with consultants, professionals and other organisations.
Here is the video of the webinar.
Here is the video of the webinar.
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Our Hertford Winter Newsletter will be out soon.
Good news on our work to reduce air pollution by making it easier to find parking, and on making the towpath to Ware safer to use.
Our newsletters are delivered by volunteers. Can you help? If so please get in contact.
join.greenparty.org.uk
Good news on our work to reduce air pollution by making it easier to find parking, and on making the towpath to Ware safer to use.
Our newsletters are delivered by volunteers. Can you help? If so please get in contact.
join.greenparty.org.uk
December 11, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Our Hertford Winter Newsletter will be out soon.
Good news on our work to reduce air pollution by making it easier to find parking, and on making the towpath to Ware safer to use.
Our newsletters are delivered by volunteers. Can you help? If so please get in contact.
join.greenparty.org.uk
Good news on our work to reduce air pollution by making it easier to find parking, and on making the towpath to Ware safer to use.
Our newsletters are delivered by volunteers. Can you help? If so please get in contact.
join.greenparty.org.uk
Me in my other role 🙂
The recording of our latest webinar ‘Making 20 Work’ is now available to watch online. Focusing on behaviour change with presentations from Tanya Fosdick (Agilysis), Kate Carpenter (Jacobs), Dr Phil Goodwin and me.
vimeo.com/1145669136
vimeo.com/1145669136
Delivering 20 _ Making 20mph work
This is our 4th webinar in the series of Delivering 20. This focused, one and a half hour session will unpack the behavioural and cultural factors that shape the…
vimeo.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Me in my other role 🙂
Thank you kindly 💚
Brilliant webinar here from @20splenty.bsky.social featuring a presentation from 20’s Plenty Director and Green Councillor @suenicholls.bsky.social to show results from introducing the 20mph default in Wales
It gives benefits to communities AND motorists!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ0b...
It gives benefits to communities AND motorists!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ0b...
Delivering 20 – Making 20mph work
YouTube video by Landor LINKS LIVE
www.youtube.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Thank you kindly 💚
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Really Sir Keir? "Watering down" protections against torture and inhumane treatment?
On #HumanRightsDay?
On #HumanRightsDay?
December 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Really Sir Keir? "Watering down" protections against torture and inhumane treatment?
On #HumanRightsDay?
On #HumanRightsDay?
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🚸 We are calling on all those preparing to stand for election in Birmingham next year to back practical steps for safer streets.
Ask #2: Upgrade crossings and cut wait times so that people can cross streets safely and quickly.
👉Read the ten asks and co-sign: betterstreetsforbirmingham....
Ask #2: Upgrade crossings and cut wait times so that people can cross streets safely and quickly.
👉Read the ten asks and co-sign: betterstreetsforbirmingham....
December 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🚸 We are calling on all those preparing to stand for election in Birmingham next year to back practical steps for safer streets.
Ask #2: Upgrade crossings and cut wait times so that people can cross streets safely and quickly.
👉Read the ten asks and co-sign: betterstreetsforbirmingham....
Ask #2: Upgrade crossings and cut wait times so that people can cross streets safely and quickly.
👉Read the ten asks and co-sign: betterstreetsforbirmingham....
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Labour are attacking Greens. Fine. I have yet to see any party that has entirely affordable aspirations.
But at least the Greens HAVE aspirations.
Labour have seemingly decided the status quo cannot be touched, even when it doesn't work for 90% of people, or the viability of life on the planet.
But at least the Greens HAVE aspirations.
Labour have seemingly decided the status quo cannot be touched, even when it doesn't work for 90% of people, or the viability of life on the planet.
December 8, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Labour are attacking Greens. Fine. I have yet to see any party that has entirely affordable aspirations.
But at least the Greens HAVE aspirations.
Labour have seemingly decided the status quo cannot be touched, even when it doesn't work for 90% of people, or the viability of life on the planet.
But at least the Greens HAVE aspirations.
Labour have seemingly decided the status quo cannot be touched, even when it doesn't work for 90% of people, or the viability of life on the planet.
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BREAKING: The Lib Dems 10-minute rule bill to rejoin the customs union has just passed!
After a 100-100 tie the deputy speaker followed convention and cast the deciding vote in favour.
It’s unlikely to get government time so probably won't progress - but indicates strength of feeling on this issue
After a 100-100 tie the deputy speaker followed convention and cast the deciding vote in favour.
It’s unlikely to get government time so probably won't progress - but indicates strength of feeling on this issue
December 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
BREAKING: The Lib Dems 10-minute rule bill to rejoin the customs union has just passed!
After a 100-100 tie the deputy speaker followed convention and cast the deciding vote in favour.
It’s unlikely to get government time so probably won't progress - but indicates strength of feeling on this issue
After a 100-100 tie the deputy speaker followed convention and cast the deciding vote in favour.
It’s unlikely to get government time so probably won't progress - but indicates strength of feeling on this issue
Yes! There’s hard work being done everyday in parliament and local communities across the country.
Zack Polanski is playing an important role in projecting Green values — but this revival belongs to the whole movement.
Over 800 councillors, four MPs, peers in the Lords and a fast-growing membership are driving our shared success.
#GreenSurge
Over 800 councillors, four MPs, peers in the Lords and a fast-growing membership are driving our shared success.
#GreenSurge
December 9, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Yes! There’s hard work being done everyday in parliament and local communities across the country.
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🌿 Bishop's Stortford - The first Green drinks here!
Please drop in to say hello and have a chat about growing the Green presence in Bishop's Stortford.
Hoping to meet existing and new members 💚
📅 Wednesday 10th December
🕢 From 7.30pm
📌 The Star, 7 Bridge Street, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2JU
Please drop in to say hello and have a chat about growing the Green presence in Bishop's Stortford.
Hoping to meet existing and new members 💚
📅 Wednesday 10th December
🕢 From 7.30pm
📌 The Star, 7 Bridge Street, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2JU
December 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM
🌿 Bishop's Stortford - The first Green drinks here!
Please drop in to say hello and have a chat about growing the Green presence in Bishop's Stortford.
Hoping to meet existing and new members 💚
📅 Wednesday 10th December
🕢 From 7.30pm
📌 The Star, 7 Bridge Street, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2JU
Please drop in to say hello and have a chat about growing the Green presence in Bishop's Stortford.
Hoping to meet existing and new members 💚
📅 Wednesday 10th December
🕢 From 7.30pm
📌 The Star, 7 Bridge Street, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2JU
Still time to register for our 20’s Plenty webinar Making 20 work - 10 December 12.00-1.30. Presentations from transport industry experts Dr Phil Goodwin, Tania Fosdick and Kate Carpenter & an update from me (with my 20’s Plenty hat on) latest data from Wales.
www.transportxtra.com/tx-events/28...
www.transportxtra.com/tx-events/28...
Delivering 20 – Making 20mph work | Webinar
Webinar: 12.00 - 13.30
www.transportxtra.com
December 6, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Still time to register for our 20’s Plenty webinar Making 20 work - 10 December 12.00-1.30. Presentations from transport industry experts Dr Phil Goodwin, Tania Fosdick and Kate Carpenter & an update from me (with my 20’s Plenty hat on) latest data from Wales.
www.transportxtra.com/tx-events/28...
www.transportxtra.com/tx-events/28...
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It's good to see another Scottish Highway Authority rolling out 20mph limits as an urban village norm. Well done North Ayrshire Council. www.ardrossanherald.com/news/2567492...
December 6, 2025 at 6:57 AM
It's good to see another Scottish Highway Authority rolling out 20mph limits as an urban village norm. Well done North Ayrshire Council. www.ardrossanherald.com/news/2567492...
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Regent Street in London is traffic-free today. They’re just setting up now. If anyone is here later, when it’s in full swing, do please post photos.
www.regentstreetonline.com/news/regent-...
www.regentstreetonline.com/news/regent-...
December 6, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Regent Street in London is traffic-free today. They’re just setting up now. If anyone is here later, when it’s in full swing, do please post photos.
www.regentstreetonline.com/news/regent-...
www.regentstreetonline.com/news/regent-...
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What evidence is there that uplands like this were once covered by temperate rainforest, and would return to such a state naturally but for sheep?
Loads... 🧵
Loads... 🧵
December 6, 2025 at 6:26 AM
What evidence is there that uplands like this were once covered by temperate rainforest, and would return to such a state naturally but for sheep?
Loads... 🧵
Loads... 🧵
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🛍️ Today is #SmallBusinessSaturday.
The Green Party backs small business.
Local businesses are the lifeblood of our communities. We want to see them thrive.
Let’s green business, improve employee welfare and make it easier for people to shop local #ShopLocal
The Green Party backs small business.
Local businesses are the lifeblood of our communities. We want to see them thrive.
Let’s green business, improve employee welfare and make it easier for people to shop local #ShopLocal
December 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🛍️ Today is #SmallBusinessSaturday.
The Green Party backs small business.
Local businesses are the lifeblood of our communities. We want to see them thrive.
Let’s green business, improve employee welfare and make it easier for people to shop local #ShopLocal
The Green Party backs small business.
Local businesses are the lifeblood of our communities. We want to see them thrive.
Let’s green business, improve employee welfare and make it easier for people to shop local #ShopLocal
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"A lack of contact with nature and limited knowledge about nature can reinforce each other in a negative spiral."
#Biophobia - people can fear what they don't know or understand.
Education in and about nature is vital
phys.org/news/2025-12...
#Biophobia - people can fear what they don't know or understand.
Education in and about nature is vital
phys.org/news/2025-12...
New study challenges the idea of humans as innately nature-loving
Nature is a source of well-being and recovery for many people. However, research shows that there is also a growing number of individuals who experience negative emotions, such as fear, discomfort, or...
phys.org
December 6, 2025 at 8:58 AM
"A lack of contact with nature and limited knowledge about nature can reinforce each other in a negative spiral."
#Biophobia - people can fear what they don't know or understand.
Education in and about nature is vital
phys.org/news/2025-12...
#Biophobia - people can fear what they don't know or understand.
Education in and about nature is vital
phys.org/news/2025-12...
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Darren Grimes’ Reform council sees financial black hole grow by £11m
Darren Grimes' Reform council sees financial black hole grow by £11m
The financial black hole of Reform-controlled Durham County Council - where Darren Grimes is deputy leader - has grown by £11.1m in two months.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Darren Grimes’ Reform council sees financial black hole grow by £11m
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Our Autumn Budget 2025 briefing summarises the key announcements for councils and provides an initial LGA view.
Read it here: https://orlo.uk/tTZdC
Read it here: https://orlo.uk/tTZdC
November 27, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Our Autumn Budget 2025 briefing summarises the key announcements for councils and provides an initial LGA view.
Read it here: https://orlo.uk/tTZdC
Read it here: https://orlo.uk/tTZdC
Help Ward Freman Community Pool Group CIO fundraise to reopen our swimming pool in Buntingford. They need to raise £15K to access same amount match funding from Sport England to spend on vital tile repairs. Please donate if you can.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/repair-poo...
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/repair-poo...
November 27, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Help Ward Freman Community Pool Group CIO fundraise to reopen our swimming pool in Buntingford. They need to raise £15K to access same amount match funding from Sport England to spend on vital tile repairs. Please donate if you can.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/repair-poo...
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/repair-poo...
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So it looks like Rachel Reeves has *not* abolished or cut back the cycle to work scheme. Perhaps she has read the Treasury's own 2023 assessment of the scheme, which found that in terms of creating modal shift, and thus boosting public health, it is very, very effective.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Evaluation of the Cycle to Work Scheme: quantitative and qualitative research
www.gov.uk
November 26, 2025 at 2:04 PM
So it looks like Rachel Reeves has *not* abolished or cut back the cycle to work scheme. Perhaps she has read the Treasury's own 2023 assessment of the scheme, which found that in terms of creating modal shift, and thus boosting public health, it is very, very effective.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
It costs a lot less to house people.
It costs a lot less to house people.
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
thebetter.news
November 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
It costs a lot less to house people.
It costs a lot less to house people.