Author: Frank Adlington-Stringer

Green candidate Frank Adlington-Stringer said he wanted to deliver a ‘green industrial revolution’ as one of his main priorities — by investing in sustainable growth for manufacturers and communities across the region, with a focus on the environment.

He said he was the only candidate who had committed to bringing the buses back under public control as part of an effort to improve connectivity for rural areas and make transport more accountable.

He also passionately spoke of the importance of lakes and rivers such as the Trent as a place for leisure and business, promising to ask the government “to stop pumping sh*te” into our waterways

“This is a massive opportunity for our region,” he said.

“It’s an opportunity to deliver a strong leader who will stand up for the communities that have been left behind and really speak out against the status quo and business as usual.

“You have a choice — we need someone who has a plan, someone who wants to deliver a green industrial revolution to put us on the map and make sure we are future ready, support our education services, build decent houses, have manufacturers leading the way and make sure we are seen as a future powerhouse.

“Don’t worry about voting for something different, because that is exactly what we need.”

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It has been 4 months and 4 days since I presented a motion to my council calling for an immediate ceasefire and the recognition of a palestinian state.

Oxfam calculates that the Israeli military is responsible for killing 250 Palestinians per day, and that does not include those who have their lives stolen by hunger, disease and cold.

At least 31,250 Palestinians have been needlessly slaughtered in the 125 days since my calls for peace were ignored by my council. 

It should go without saying that the Green Party and I condemn all forms of violence regardless of the perpetrator, and I call again for an immediate ceasefire, release of all hostages and political prisoners and for the delivery of aid to those who so desperately need it. 

Today, I will send out an even stronger message to the establishment as part of my bid to become the first ever Mayor of the East Midlands.

When I am elected with your help on 2nd May, I will use my power and influence to hold our elected representatives to account. I will not let the Tories get away with their purposefully divisive rhetoric and nor will I let Keir Starmer’s Labour keep their head buried in the sand.

I will use my leadership role to call for a democratic solution which allows every voice to be heard. A solution in which the West do not use their power to meddle and manipulate, but instead facilitate peace. A solution which is not as arbitrary as two warring states, but instead a unified region. 

Locally, I will ensure that policing in our community is fair, unbiased and democratic. I will not stand by and watch peaceful protests be squashed by authoritarian powers. The attempts of the far right to portray our criticism of the Israeli state’s genocide as anti-semitism are sickening. I will defend the right of everyone in the East Midlands and beyond to speak their mind, providing they do so with kindness and compassion.

I will support the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement and ensure that my spending practices as your Mayor meet those strict requirements. Public money should only ever be used for the benefit of the community, not to fuel suffering.

Our region will be a sanctuary for all people. I will reject this hostile government’s backward migration laws, and call out their divisive and racist rhetoric. People of all backgrounds, faiths, and genders are welcome here. The Tories may only choose to hold out a lifeline for Ukranians, but it is my belief and that of the Green Party that vulnerable people of all nationalities should be able to find safety in Britain.

The puppet occupying Downing Street, whose strings are pulled by the far right, needs to be sent a message. A message that business as usual is no longer acceptable, that turning a blind eye to genocide is against the will of the people, and that his politics of hate is not any way British.

I want to be proud of my country again. I want our flag to once again become a symbol of hope, compassion and integrity. For our nation to embrace people from the world over, and work hard to ensure that each and every one of us can thrive.

Lobbying, protest and direct action have failed to convince our politicians that change is necessary. It is clear that we cannot convince the wrong people to do the right thing, and that we must now come together and replace them. 

It costs £10,000 for me to stand in the election for East Midlands Mayor, but through pure people power and donations as small as £1, we have now crowdfunded that entire amount. Change is only possible together, and we are certainly proving that. 

We must use our votes to put positive, progressive and honest people into positions of power.

If you do not believe that your vote counts, just look at me. Last year, I was elected as North East Derbyshire’s first ever Green with a landslide victory in a traditional Conservative stronghold.

Each and every one of you has the ability to do just that. On 2nd May, you can vote for better. You can vote for justice. You can vote for me and the Green Party.

Thank you all for your commitment, determination and generosity to others. You, like the vast majority of people, are remarkable individuals with kind hearts.

Please get involved with my campaign and give the East Midlands a strong, passionate voice.

In solidarity now and always

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Together, you and I have achieved the impossible 🏔️

Over 200 supporters have raised £8,000 in just 30 days, that is astonishing 🏆

With an average donation of £32.65, this people powered campaign has shown the establishment who is boss. With donations ranging from £1 to £1,500, our communities have come together to prove that change is possible 💪🏼

Achieving not only our initial goal, nor just our stretch target, but securing 160%, means…

🗳️ My name will be on the ballot paper on 2nd May

📖 I will have two A5 pages in a booklet delivered to 1.6 million people

📢 We can deliver a strong campaign on social media and through the letterbox

None of this would have been possible without your support, so thank you 🙏🏼

This is a historic election, the first of its kind here in the East Midlands and that makes what we have achieved together even more special. By donating you have…

🌱 Shown the strength of Greens regionally and nationally

🥇 Given me the chance to be the first Mayor and set up a fantastic culture from day 1

⚒️ Provided the foundation for a Green Industrial Revolution in the East Midlands

The hard work continues, and now it is my time to do you proud on the campaign trail. I will give you value for money by giving this my everything and ensuring that we prove that Greens are a credible electoral force. 

I am in this election to win it and that is exactly what we will do 👑

Without your support there would be no campaign. This quite simply would not be happening and for that we all owe each other a huge amount of gratitude. Let us be grateful for what our community of passionate, hopeful and generous individuals have achieved together.

Whilst we have met our goal, the CrowdFunder does not end here. If you want to support our campaign through its final month of April, then you can still make a donation. Every single penny that you donate will be used on delivering the most ambitious campaign we have ever done here in the East Midlands. We are going to keep on defying expectations💥

I will keep you updated with campaign progress through my social media profiles and updates here. Please do get involved with campaign and be a part of something historical.

Thank you for everything 🌻

With eternal gratitude and solidarity,

Frank Adlington-Stringer 💚

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Our region is full of vibrance, colour and creativity, and Nottingham is one of our many great examples of that ✨

It’s English Tourism Week but those of us lucky enough to live in the East Midlands do not need to travel far to experience our nation’s rich culture 🏰

Having lived in rural Derbyshire since studying in Nottingham, I am always looking for an excuse to enjoy our two great cities and today was just that 🌻

A trip to the spectacular @nottinghamcastle was followed by a delicious lunch at @nottm_contemp and a reflective visit to the @justicemuseum. Why don’t you copy my itinerary next weekend?! 👀

Thank you to @visitnotts for organising such a great day out, but it’s not hard when our region has just so much to offer!! 💚

The Green Party has selected Frank Adlington-Stringer as its candidate for the East Midlands mayoral election. The election will take place in May 2024, and will be the first time election to the newly created post.

Adlington-Stringer is a councillor in North East Derbyshire, becoming the first Green to ever be elected to that council in 2023. He was born in Chesterfield and raised in Derby.

Speaking on his selection, Adlington-Stringer said that he wanted to put forward a plan for a ‘Green Industrial Revolution’ in the East Midlands. He said: “It is the greatest honour to have the opportunity to repair our region which has for too long been ignored. The East Midlands is full of potential which is waiting to be unleashed by a strong independent voice.

“Through a Green Industrial Revolution we will proudly and sustainably revive British manufacturing. By providing future-ready training to job seekers, our local economies will stand out as powerhouses in a changing market.

“My plan to create an unrivalled public transport network will allow local people to travel across the East Midlands with integrated and affordable ticketing.

“This is just the beginning. I cannot wait to share my full plan with you as I spend the next few months speaking to as many of you as possible.

“Thank you to everyone – friends, family and voters – who have made this a reality for our region. Together, we will bring prosperity back to the East Midlands.”

Adlington-Stringer’s candidacy has been welcomed by the Green Party’s deputy leader Zack Polanski. He said: “I’m delighted to see Frank has been selected to be the candidate for Mayor. I’ve seen how much Frank cares about the community and will be a vibrant and exciting Mayor that will always have people and planet at the heart of everything he does – he’d be a very wise choice for Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire”.

Frank Adlington-Stringer selected as Green Party candidate for East Midlands Mayor

The Green Party has selected its candidate to run in the East Midlands mayoral race in May.

Frank Adlington-Stringer, who was born in Chesterfield and is North East Derbyshire’s first ever Green Party councillor, has promised he will not be whipped like other parties and will represent communities “as honestly as possible”.

He has also pledged to deliver a “green industrial revolution” in the East Midlands to future-proof the region.

The 26-year-old, who studied Politics and International Relations at Nottingham Trent University, received almost 90% of votes in the party’s selection process.

As part of the £1.14bn devolution deal, a mayor will be elected on May 2 this year to represent the East Midlands Combined County Authority, under which Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Derbyshire will be constituent members.

The mayor will have devolved powers to make more major decisions, like Andy Street in the West Midlands or Greater Manchester’s Andy Burnham.

The combined authority will receive £38m annually for 30 years and have greater controls over how money is spent on transport, education, housing, and the environment.

Mr Adlington-Stringer, who was announced as the Green Party’s candidate on February 10, told the Local Democracy Reporting Service: “It has been really nice to be supported in this way.

“It is a big step for us. It is a £5,000 deposit but we’ve been able to raise that. It is the first time [The Green Party] is going for an election like this.

“While we think the mayoral position is not very democratic in the first place, we accept it is an opportunity to kickstart our region.

“For too long we have been ignored. Politicians talk about London and the north and we get forgotten.”

Mr Adlington-Stringer left the Labour Party in 2018 having felt “uninspired and let down”.

While studying in Nottingham, he renovated a narrowboat which became his home. He says it allowed him to get an insight into the city’s historic canal network and its importance.

On North East Derbyshire District Council, he is the vice-chair of the environmental scrutiny committee.

“I won’t be whipped,” he said.

“The Green Party does not have a whip. I can represent our communities as honestly as possible.

“The Greens are free to have this voice. A Green mayor will be community-focused.”

On top of honesty, Mr Adlington-Stringer says the Green Party’s goals include boosting education outcomes for 86,000 job-seekers in the region, renewing the regional economy to ensure it is “future ready” and improving what he hopes will be a publicly-owned transport system with a simple ticketing structure.

He continued: “On housing we want to ensure it is up to standard and future ready, energy efficient and built on brownfield sites where possible.

“We’ve got a huge opportunity here with £1 billion over the next 30 years to invest.

“There is no reason why the East Midlands can’t be at the forefront of a green industrial revolution.”

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