Come and join us - making a local Green difference!

Please sign up to help spread the Green message

Support for the Greens is growing across Arun and Chichester. We have Green councillors in Arun District Council, Chichester District Council and West Sussex County Council. Their hard work and positive message is making an important impact. We rely on local supporters like you to increase Green representation!

West Sussex County Council elections are back on. All divisions are up for election on 7 May. We will have a candidate in every seat and be campaigning hard to win.

How can you help?

1. Helping on election day Thursday 7 May - please book this day off work if you can!
2. Helping at Action Days
3. Delivering leaflets during the week
4. Door-knocking and canvassing (training provided)
5. Phone-banking (training provided)
6. Putting up a Vote Green sign in your garden (target districts only)
7. Putting up a Vote Green window poster (all over Arun and Chichester)
8. Making a donation to our election fund

More details below, and please join the local WhatsApp group to stay up-to-date with all our campaigning.

Action Day and new members meeting in Chichester

Saturday 4 April, 10am - 12.30pm

Meet our Chichester South candidate, Benedict Targett, and join a new members introductory meeting.

🌿For local new members or older members who want a refresher on party structures, democracy and how you can be involved locally.
🌿There will be presentations, and opportunities for some light political thinking and exploration.
🌿Plus time to go leafletting or canvassing after the event. Full training and support provided.
🌿Meet other local Green Party members and learn more about how you can be involved locally, especially in the upcoming County Council elections!

Please contact Benedict with any questions, and sign up here!

Dates coming up:

🌿Saturday 11 April: Action Day
🌿Saturday 18 April: Action Day
🌿Saturday 2 May: Action Day

Also ongoing:

• Wednesdays and Fridays, 5pm-6.30pm: canvassing. Meet at 17 Grams cafe in East Street at 4.30pm for training or briefing.
• Ongoing leaflet deliveries across Chichester, at times to suit you!

Please contact Ann for more details of how else you can join in.

Action Days in Arun

We are currently focusing on delivering newsletters and canvassing across Fontwell, and Arundel & Courtwick. These divisions are two of our important target seats in Arun, please join us if you're able.

Our friendly team will get you set up, and if you're new you will be paired with a more experienced campaigner.

Everyone welcome!

Dates coming up:

🌿Saturday 4 April, 10am and 1pm: Fontwell newsletter deliveries and canvassing.
🌿Tuesday 7 April, 1pm: Arundel Campaign Launch, Canada Road Play Area. Details TBC.
🌿Saturday 11 April, 10am-1pm: Barnham Action Day, Barnham Community Hall, Yapton Road, Barnham PO22 0AY.
🌿Saturday 18 April, 10am-1pm: Walberton Action Day, The Forge Gallery.
🌿Saturday 25 April, 10am-1pm: Barnham Action Day, Barnham Community Hall.

Also ongoing:

• Mondays: canvassing, 4pm-6.30pm, contact Andy for meet-up details and lift-shares
• Saturdays: door knocking, 10am-1pm

Election countdown:

• Monday 20 - 23 April: delivering letters to postal voters.
• Wednesday 6 May: delivering 'Eve of Poll' card to voters.
• Thursday 7 May: Polling Day! Visit a polling station or join a team to door-knock Green voters.

Please contact Andy on 07818 027408 or email with any questions.

Phone banking: Every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5.30pm we meet on Zoom to arrange phone calls to our members. This is NOT cold calling - we are having conversations with our supporters about their interests, and how they can get more involved in the local campaigns. It's friendly, fun, and inspiring! There is a training at the start of each session, and support at the end. Please join the dedicated WhatsApp group for more details.

We campaign all year round! And we're always happy to have new members helping out. Even a few hours a month makes a big difference.

Not sure what you'd like to do? Try this quick quiz to find out what might suit you best. We value all your skills and abilities, and will always support our diverse communities. We can call you and discuss the different options - just send us an email to let us know how you'd like to help out, and we'll be in touch.

And we're also fundraising - with no billionaire backers the Green Party rely on members and supporters like you! Regular donations mean we can continue to ensure Green voices are heard.

Could you...

Join an Action Day?

These are fun, social events where we deliver literature and speak to our neighbours across Chichester and Arun. Please contact us to be added to the relevant WhatsApp groups. All help greatly appreciated!

Stand as a councillor?

One of the biggest impacts you can have in your local area is to be a Green councillor. You could consider parish, town, district or county level. We currently have Greens at all levels, so can provide plenty of advice and support.

Volunteer?

We're particularly looking for people who are interested in helping us with:

• fundraising
• social media content

Please sign up on this page, or contact us for more details

Action Day FAQs

What might I be asked to do? To make sure our candidates and councillors are supporting their constituents, it's important that we keep in touch. So we might be: delivering newsletters or leaflets, conducting '60 second' surveys, or canvassing local residents.

Do I have to knock on strangers' doors? It's up to you! But we know that canvassing really works and you will be alongside another party member and/or councillor. These are usually friendly and enlightening conversations, and most people are delighted that local politicians care enough to ask their opinion.

What happens on the day? There will be a group of us who meet before and after, usually for a cup of tea and a chat. We plan our routes, do some quick training, and set off. You can be paired up with another member if you want to - new volunteers are always very welcome!

What are the benefits? It's a great way to meet fellow Greens and support the work of your local party!

Thanks for your interest and support - we look forward to seeing you soon