The Green Party is now the main opposition party on Norwich City Council, holding 13 seats compared to the 15 held by the ruling Labour Group. The Greens are a constructive opposition on the Council. There are also 6 LibDem City Councillors and 5 Conservatives.
Adrian has secured a commitment to more renewable energy and greater energy efficiency in new developments in Norwich.
Green Councillors helped lead a successful local campaign to stop a waste incinerator in Norwich.
Adrian joined local campaigners to save some of Norwich's threatened local Post Offices.
Green Councillors proposed the council motion that resulted in Norwich becoming a Fair Trade city.
Green Councillors actively supported the the successful local campaign against the Government’s attempts to privatise council housing.
On Norfolk County Council, the Green Party holds 7 out of the 13 seats in Norwich but the Conservatives have a clear overall majority in Norfolk as a whole. Green County Councillors have:
Proposed energy efficiency measures for the council that will reduce carbon emissions and fuel bills.
Helped save a local special needs school from closure.
Consistently campaigned against cuts in social services.
Pressed for the council to help create new jobs in green industries.
Argued for investment in improved road safety and cycle routes.