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Emma Edwards elected as leader of Bristol Green group
Emma Edwards has been elected as leader of the Green Party Group on Bristol City Council.
Her election as leader of the group follows the recent by-election which saw Patrick McAllister elected as councillor for Hotwells & Harbourside, making the Green Party the biggest party in Bristol City Council.
The former group leader Heather Mack did not stand for re-election. Edward was first elected in 2021, representing Bishopston and Ashley Down Ward. She’s worked on a number of transport campaigns, sharing the transport role in the Green Group’s shadow cabinet with David Wilcox.
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She said: “I am delighted to have been elected by the Green Group to be leader. This is a critical year for Greens as we prepare for power under the committee system next year. We are now the largest group on Bristol Council, and this indicates Bristol residents are keen for change.
“People want an accountable council that listens to residents and takes practical action to make our city a better place to live. In the meantime I will continue to help Greens scrutinise council decisions and fight for social and environmental justice as the main opposition group.”
The Green councillor for Ashley Ward, Tim Wye, has been elected as deputy leader. He has previously worked as a manager at Bristol city council and the NHS, with particular knowledge of adult social care.
Tim Wye has been elected as deputy leader of the Green Party group – photo: Green Party website
He sad: “I am really pleased to take on the role of deputy leader in the Green Group. With my background in the public sector I feel I will be able to support Emma in her new role of group leader”.
The other new addition to the group’s leadership team is Barry Parsons, acting as group whip. As one of two Green councillors in Easton, Parsons has actively supported the local campaign to save Redfield Cinema. In his new role he will manage cross-party negotiations and support group members.
The Green Group’s newly appointed whip, Barry Parsons – photo: Green Party Website
Barry said: “I’m looking forward to working with Emma and Tim as the Green group’s new whip. My role is to support a cohesive and effective Green team that’s ready to lead in Bristol.”
Main photo: Green Party Website
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