The full council meeting at Cherwell District Council on 23 October saw Conservative members oppose motions that sought to limit climate change in accordance with the council’s Climate Change Emergency motion.

During a council meeting of the Vale of the White Horse District Council on 9 October 2019, a divestment motion was unanimously accepted, which was tabled by Green Party councillor Cheryl Briggs and Liberal Democrat councillor Bob Johnston, who is also a member of the Oxfordshire Pension Board.

The motion highlighted the incompatibility of declaring a Climate Emergency, whilst continuing to keep Pension Fund investments in non-renewable companies. The council accepted to call on the Oxfordshire Pension Fund to divest from non-renewable energy companies whose main purpose is the exploration and/or extraction of fossil fuels. The council will also ask the Oxfordshire Pension Fund to consider investment in a passive low-carbon fund, available via the Brunel Partnership and generating similar financial returns to the wider investment market.

We congratulate Cheryl Briggs, the only Green Party councillor in The Vale of the White Horse District Council and Bob Johnston having proposed and successfully passed this important motion. The Vale of the White Horse DC joins SODC and Oxford City with similar divestment pledges and it is hoped this will inspire other district councils in Oxfordshire. 

We are looking to fill 2 posts paid at the London living wage, to start as soon as possible. In both cases, the post-holder must have sympathy with the ethos of the Green Party of England and Wales. 

Self-employed Local Party Manager (p/t)

An excellent opportunity to work within a small, supportive team, to liaise with and co-ordinate local Green Party members, volunteers and councillors.

Remote working, circa 16 hours a month (with the possibility of overtime).

The person must be self-starting, ICT literate and with access to their own ICT. 

Main skills needed: good organisation, ability to manage data and personal information, and excellent communication skills.

Deadline: 14th October 2019 (midnight), interviews late October.

For further information and a detailed job description - please reply to Kate Robinson at: 

Chair@oxon.greenparty.org.uk  

Campaign Manager: Oxford East General Election 2019  (short term f/t contract)

Salary: £1,500  per month.  

Hours: Full time – an average of 35 hours per week  (with flexible working by agreement). 

Job type: Fixed term contract from mid–late October 2019 to 6th January 2020.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain experience during a dynamic political election campaign. The post holder will manage a small team of volunteers and a range of projects across publications, press, fundraising and other election activities. S/he will work closely with our Parliamentary candidate and a group of volunteers, liaising with Green Party National Office staff and local party officers; and reporting to the officers of the Oxford East Constituency. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential.

Deadline: Sunday 6th October (midnight), interviews in the following week.

For further information and a detailed job description - please reply to David Williams at:  d_williams1949@hotmail.com

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