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Cheshire East Green Party
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Working for the people of Cheshire East to bring hope of a better future
#VoteGreen
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Promoted by Walter Houston for John Knight (CheshireEast Green Party)@ 35 Brock St Macclesfield SK10 1DL
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Busy weekend for protest coming up here in Cheshire East. You could possibly make it from Crewe at 11am to Adlington for 1pm, - but certainly not on our woeful public transport.
November 26, 2025 at 7:45 PM
cheshireeast.bsky.social
Hope just keeps on growing 💚 #CheshireEast chose hope over hate, now let’s get to work!

🔗 Click here to read more about this historic win: cheshireeast.greenparty.org.uk/2025/11/21/t...
November 22, 2025 at 12:07 PM
cheshireeast.bsky.social
Thanks for your part in this, Zack! This photo was back in the spring when you and John were both campaigning in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election.

Hope we will see you in Macclesfield soon?
John Knight, newly elected Councillor for Macclesfield Central on Cheshire East Council, with Zack Polanski, Green Party Leader.
November 21, 2025 at 10:23 AM
cheshireeast.bsky.social
No, it was a full Green Party Target to Win campaign, over years, with a strong local candidate - well loved in the community for the work he's already doing there.

Yes, we need to keep up the work, and keep bringing the community together, but that's what we do!
A heap of pictures of Councillor John Knight working in his community before his election. Including a picture of him getting signatures on a petition, and joining a cycle protest for safer streets, with Green Party leader Zack Polanski and demonstrating against Council plans to develop housing on major peat bog (Danes Moss).
November 21, 2025 at 10:19 AM
cheshireeast.bsky.social
Thanks to all who've helped us get our FIRST Green Party Councillor on Cheshire East Council - from @zackpolanski.bsky.social, to local activists who've been delivering leaflets for years in the ward, to the activists who came out for the first time in the freezing cold sunshine yesterday. 💚
John Knight, the first Green Party Councillor on Cheshire East Council with Zack Polanski leader of the Green Party.
November 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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A good day out, when we're too preoccupied to pose.

Other candidates saying we have it in the bag - is that just a tactic? We're still cautiously optimistic.

And another good day on the doorstep talking to people who know John Knight for all his hard work over a long time.
Half a dozen Green Party activists chatting in a cafe and looking cheerful about John Knight's prospects of winning the by-election in Macclesfield Central for a Cheshire East Council seat.
November 15, 2025 at 7:57 PM
cheshireeast.bsky.social
Thanks to Ben, Peter, Rachel, Anup, Lilian, Bethan and the hundreds of Macc Central residents we know are supporting us!

If yours is a postal vote - post it today with your vote for John Knight, Green Party.

It's time to elect a hard-working Councillor who offers hope to our community.
We're voting for John Knight - multiple voters from Macclesfield explain why they're voting Green on 20th November. Reform have no plans for Macclesfield, they only ever talk about national issues. Vote Green Thursday 20th November
November 11, 2025 at 8:32 PM
cheshireeast.bsky.social
HOPE > HATE
Don’t let hate cast your vote. #VOTE JOHN KNIGHT on 20 November 2025 in Macclesfield Central for Real Hope, Real Change in #CheshireEast
November 3, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Political parties in Macclesfield are criticising us! Not our message of course - who could criticise John Knight's hard work and commitment to the people of Macclesfield.

They have hurt feelings. We're sorry if the truth hurts. We can help them: join.greenparty.org.uk for hope of a better future.
Actions speak louder than words. Lots of pictures of John Knight being hard at work for the people of Macclesfield. John is the Green Party's hard-working candidate in Macclesfield - working all year round.
October 30, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Even the loss of our boards, can't stop our message getting across.

If Labour really want to "Stop Reform", they can do it - stand aside for a winning candidate with a positive message who will improve the lives of ordinary people in Macclesfield
A facebook message saying "I thought it was likely John [Knight, Green Party] was in the lead as I've seen way more green posters than any other party. Bluesky has No results found for macclesfield labour party
October 30, 2025 at 7:12 AM
cheshireeast.bsky.social
Welcome! Our members supported the Green candidate in your by-election, will you come to Macclesfield and help us get our first ever Green Councillor?

Details of all our upcoming events are below. Others from your area may already signed up.
cheshireeast.greenparty.org.uk/green-events...
Macclesfield Central Green Party candidate John Knight with Green Party leader Zack Polanski in Runcorn during the parliamentary by-election in May.
October 28, 2025 at 2:15 PM
cheshireeast.bsky.social
Welcome to all our new members in Cheshire East.

Want to know more? I hope we'll see you on Zoom this evening at 7pm - check your emails for the link!

We'd love to find out about you - why did YOU join the Greens - and tell you something of what happens here.
Real Hope, Real Change. 150,000 Green Party members. (poster)
October 27, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Our Green Team were out again yesterday, and the warm welcome is enhanced by more and more #VoteGreen signs going up around town. It is clear that our candidate John Knight, who has long been working hard for the people of Macclesfield, is well known and well liked.

Want a poster - get in touch!
October 26, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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BRUNCH BRIEFING: Are you a new #GreenParty member? Join us on SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER 10-11 AM to learn more about the #Greens, meet like-minded people in your community, and find out what’s going on in #CheshireEast
JOIN US AT: Victoria Cafe, Victoria St, Congleton CW12 1FR
October 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Are you in Macclesfield Central? Have you seen this? It has all the news about our great candidate in the upcoming by-election: John Knight. I've been asked "how do we stop Reform" - well Vote for John. He's riding the Green surge, while Labour's already promising things it can't deliver.
Vote for John Knight - leaflet from Cheshire East Green Party highlighting hard-working local campaigner John Knight as candidate in the up-coming by-election. With photos of John hard at work. Reverse of the by-election special newsletter. Reminding people the Greens can win in Macclesfield Central.
October 17, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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If Labour truly want to Stop Reform - as they keep saying - they should stand aside in by-elections where Greens are clearly favourites - like Macclesfield Central.

Instead they peddle their usual wares in the usual way, as if their government and the Labour-led council here aren't both failing.
Looks as though it's from the 1960's - a leaflet promoting some Labour candidate in a by-election they won't win.
October 16, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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THIS is our door of the day!
Beautiful pink door with autumn wreath and signs saying Vote for John Knight, Green Party.
October 16, 2025 at 3:58 PM
cheshireeast.bsky.social
Thank you to the Macclesfield residents who are showing support for John's campaign to be the next Councillor for Macclesfield Central!

Want to show your support too? Get in touch!
October 16, 2025 at 11:40 AM
cheshireeast.bsky.social
Hi Rob,

We - Greens - completely agree. You may have seen our post recently on this, or our letter in the Macclesfield Express?

We support your campaign - do get in touch by DM and we can see how we can help.

As you quote: "Trees Are Poems That The Earth Writes Upon The Sky" - Kahlil Gibran
Press release from John Knight, local Green Party Campaigner in Macclesfield: I, and the Green Party, stand against the plans of Keir Starmer’s Labour government to build up to 20,000 homes in Adlington. We do not need to be giving Labour's friends in the big building companies – who already make more than 30% profit on their developments – even more opportunities to exploit us. When I’m talking in our communities, I’m being asked why are these luxury houses planned for green fields sites, when they’re completely unaffordable for our children? What’s happened to our Social Housing? It’s time that our politicians considered us, not the corporate fat cats. You may be surprised to hear that here is no need for more housing to be planned here. Yes, there are people homeless, and the shortage of affordable and social housing means that many people will go to sleep tonight afraid that they may be losing their home tomorrow. But this does not mean we need more greenfield sites to be blighted with planning permission. There is already permission granted for over 20,000 homes in Cheshire East which have yet to be built, and there are still thousands of empty houses. There are town centres which need revitalising with new homes on disused brownfield sites. Local MP Tim Roca may say that he too is against this proposal, but it’s his government proposing it, and he voted for the Planning and Infrastructure Bill which will stop us deciding here whether it goes ahead. Local decisions need to be made by local people, who care about their environment and local communities, like those of us who have campaigned, and continue the fight to save Danes Moss. I, and local people in my community, do not support this plan.
October 16, 2025 at 5:43 AM
cheshireeast.bsky.social
Thank you to all of our amazing members! You may have heard @greenparty.org.uk surpassed 105,000 members this weekend, we’ve gained hundreds of members in the last month just in #CheshireEast, welcome!

With your help we can get JOHN KNIGHT elected in #MaccCentral
linktr.ee/Cheshire.Eas...
October 13, 2025 at 3:43 PM
cheshireeast.bsky.social
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill will be disastrous for nature AND for our communities. We condemn it, and developments like this proposed for Adlington. We need safe, warm, affordable homes for everyone, not luxury houses making super-profits for house-builders.
Press release from John Knight, local Green Party Campaigner in Macclesfield: I, and the Green Party, stand against the plans of Keir Starmer’s Labour government to build up to 20,000 homes in Adlington. We do not need to be giving Labour's friends in the big building companies – who already make more than 30% profit on their developments – even more opportunities to exploit us. When I’m talking in our communities, I’m being asked why are these luxury houses planned for green fields sites, when they’re completely unaffordable for our children? What’s happened to our Social Housing? It’s time that our politicians considered us, not the corporate fat cats. You may be surprised to hear that here is no need for more housing to be planned here. Yes, there are people homeless, and the shortage of affordable and social housing means that many people will go to sleep tonight afraid that they may be losing their home tomorrow. But this does not mean we need more greenfield sites to be blighted with planning permission. There is already permission granted for over 20,000 homes in Cheshire East which have yet to be built, and there are still thousands of empty houses. There are town centres which need revitalising with new homes on disused brownfield sites. Local MP Tim Roca may say that he too is against this proposal, but it’s his government proposing it, and he voted for the Planning and Infrastructure Bill which will stop us deciding here whether it goes ahead. Local decisions need to be made by local people, who care about their environment and local communities, like those of us who have campaigned, and continue the fight to save Danes Moss. I, and local people in my community, do not support this plan.
October 13, 2025 at 6:59 AM
cheshireeast.bsky.social
Who's coming to our 1st Green Monday event for new Green Party members tomorrow?

Meet at The Castle on Church Street, Macclesfield from 5.30pm for an introduction to our local activities - and to our campaign to win the by-election coming up next month!

Not a member yet? join.greenparty.org.uk
Half-timbered pub in Macclesfield - The Castle - where Greens are meeting tomorrow from 5.30pm
October 12, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Thank you to all who came out to our Open Meeting yesterday! Welcome to all our new members who supported our #MaccCentral candidate!

#VOTEJOHNKNIGHT for Macclesfield Central!
October 10, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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@greenparty.org.uk have gained 20,000 members in ONE MONTH! Thank you and welcome to all our new members! 💚

Will you be our 100,000 member? Join us today⤵️
join.greenparty.org.uk/join-us/
October 8, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Green Party policies haven't changed - we are still driving for a fairer, more equal society with justice for planet and people.

Now we're getting the message across...

Have you heard but not yet joined? If so, join.greenparty.org.uk.

Want to hear more? Get in touch!
Graph showing the meteoric rise of Green Party membership - up from 70k on 9th September to 90k on 8th October.
October 8, 2025 at 9:27 AM