Green Party

The Green Party Group on Norfolk County Council elected its new group leader yesterday at County Hall. Councillor Richard Bearman, a veteran Green campaigner, councillor and long-time party activist received overwhelming support for his candidacy. Richard was elected as County Councillor for Mancroft Ward in 2009. His main interests are education and transport. He is a school governor locally and is spokesperson on Children's Services for the Green Party County Councillors. He is married to Janet and they have lived in Norwich for over 20 years.

On his election, Richard Bearman, councillor for Mancroft Ward, said: "I am proud to take on the leadership of the Green Party group at the beginning of 2012, when there are so many social, economic and environmental concerns for Norfolk people. We will take a strong line in challenging the Conservative cabinet on key issues, such as limiting cuts to social welfare and public transport in the upcoming budget, and opposing the Kings Lynn incinerator that is a threat to public health and the environment."

County Councillor for Wensum Ward and Deputy Leader of the Green Party County Group Marcus Hemsley said of the appointment "I'm looking forward to working with Councillor Bearman, he brings a lot of experience and knowledge to the role. I'm sure Green Party supporters will be pleased with this appointment."

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