Oxford Green councillors delivering affordable, sustainable housing
27 March 2008
Oxford Green Party today launched an online film charting the success of Oxford Green Party councillors in delivering affordable housing in new developments for the area, renewable energy schemes, preserving public services and providing free insulation.
The short film explores how Oxford Green Party councillors took the initiative on Oxford council to have derelict and abandoned buildings demolished to free up space to build affordable housing, and increase the proportion of affordable housing in new developments from 20% to 50%. They also took the lead on ensuring that an £800 million health budget destined for a private health company stayed within the NHS.
From fighting to protect public services, to providing 1000 homes with free insulation in affordable, sustainable housing, Oxford Green Party show that Greens deliver sound, practical action that make a real difference.
Oxford Green Group Deputy Leader Cllr Matt Sellwood said:
"Over the last four years, Green councillors have held the balance of power on the City Council. During that time we have pushed forward innovative plans for sustainable housing, renewable energy, and fuel poverty alleviation - and secured the funding to make them a reality.
"Across the country, Green councillors are doing the same - and where Greens are elected, people want more. We are clearly the progressive choice for the future."
