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February 2015

22 February 2015

Save Freeman’s Wood Lancaster

In a busy and congested city, the North Lancashire Green Party are fighting to save this land from property developers urban sprawl. The audio track presents the concerns and issues. About four years ago, spaces that had once had free public access were suddenly fenced off. Read more →

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Tags: Councillor Jon Barry, Eddy Jackson Media, Freeman's Wood Lancaster, North Lancashire Green Party, Video Marketing Agency

04 February 2015

Green Party Project - The Ashton Road Lancaster - A Safer Environment

Lancaster Councillor, Abi Mills, led a community action working party. Using spades, forks and rakes, they removed plants, roots and soil. After their hard work, a wider, safer footpath emerged. Abi is a member of the North Lancashire Green Party. She represents Scotforth West, Lancaster Read more →

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Tags: community action, Eddy Jackson Media, environment, Lancaster, North Lancashire Green Party, Scotforth West, Video Marketing Agency

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