A GREEN councillor stayed true to his beliefs when he launched his party's paperless manifesto in York.

Acomb Library was the venue for the online launch by Andy D'Agorne.

The full version of his party's 32-page long-term vision will only be available online.

The city councillor answered questions about it in the library's computer area.

He said: "The Greens are putting forward a political programme for at least the next 100 years, not just the next 100 days.

"We know that our concern to protect public and local community services is shared by a great many people in York, which is why we have decided to launch our manifesto in a local community service where residents can still gain free access to books and information."

Summaries of the Green manifesto will be distributed around York.

Updated: 10:39 Friday, April 15, 2005