Current local campaigns that Stuart is involved with:
Anti-Fracking: Exploration for shale gas has been allowed in East Kent. I have been very vocal in opposing it, appearing on the BBC Politics Show debating with the Tory MP for the area, Charlie Elphic.
Oaken Wood: 74 acres of ancient woodland to be dug up for aggregate for roads and building. Stuart has been one of the vocal opponents to the plan.
Fant Farm: 380 houses planned to be built on Fant Farm over the coming years according to Maidstone Borough Council's Strategic Plan. Stuart has been collecting signatures on a petition to review the plan and give greater protection to green spaces such as Fant Farm.
20mph Maidstone: You've seen the adverts, there are far fewer serious accidents when cars travel at 20mph through residential roads. Why would anyone want cars to go faster past their own house?
Stopping the live animal exports: I have visited Ramsgate and met with protestors to support them in trying to stop this disgusting practice. I have also written to Thanet Council asking them to raise the port fees.
Stuart Jeffery is Chair of Kent Green Party, coordinates the Green Party in Maidstone, is the Party's health spokesperson and is Policy Coordinator on the Green Party Executive Committee. BUT... views expressed here are his views and not those the Green Party.
