While only 3% of Councillors nationwide are under the age of 30, we’re proud to announce we are above the national average, with 4.8% Young Green Councillors. However we’re not stopping there – we want to increase our numbers, and support Young Green candidates as much as we can! This year we offered Young Green training […]
Second 10:1 Fair Pay Campaign Report Launched!
Since the first Young Green’s 10:1 report was launched in 2013, conditions for university staff and students are constantly being chipped away. Tuition fees continue to rise, Vice Chancellor’s salaries have increased to eye watering amounts; and now university staff across the country are threatened with an overhaul of their pensions that could leave staff £200,000 […]
A bright start with our lovely new 30u30 cohort
This weekend covered Campaigns and Elections just in time for May’s Local Elections! We’ve got a brilliant new co-hort that we can’t wait to work with again. We were lucky to be joined by Green Party staff who gave us professional advice on how to turn voters Green on the door steps. Finally we joined Sian Berry […]
First Young Green Candidate Training at Spring Conference
Young Greens will host a day of training and presentations for YG candidates and Councillors on the Saturday of Spring Conference. So if you’re 30 or under and are thinking of becoming a Green candidate in the next year or two, come along to meet other candidates, hear from our Regional Managers about what’s involved […]
Young Greens Feedback Form launched
Young Greens value your feedback and we want to make sure we are providing the best experience for all of our members. We think it’s important to forge good relationships between the membership and elected representatives, so we’ve created this space for you to air your concerns, give us your feedback or offer suggestions to […]
30 under 30 applications close one week today!
Applications for 30 under 30 close one week today! Start the New Year with a new opportunity and apply before the deadline closes on Friday 12th January! This one year programme offers you the training, mentoring and support needed for you to gain the skills that will help you become the next generation of MPs, Councillors […]
New Executive Committee announced!
On the 11th and 12th November, the University of York Young Greens hosted the Annual Young Greens Convention where the new Executive Committee was elected. The current committee consists of two co-chairs, 4 non-portfolio officers and two senate co-chairs. Edits have been made since these elections with new co-optees details. The Co-Chairs, Hannah Graham and Ben Parker, […]