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Archive for August, 2016

Heritage Open Days offer some surprises!

31st August, 2016

Heritage Open Days 2016 will see 85 varied events in the Sheffield area from September 8th to 11th. It’s a … Full Story »

Mayoral election won’t be just a Labour coronation

25th August, 2016

I’m not so sure that a Labour candidate will almost inevitably win the Sheffield City Region mayoral election next May … Full Story »

Hen Harriers protest

Illegal killing of hen harriers is man-made madness in the name of “sport”

14th August, 2016

David Bocking’s article on International Rangers Day was educational as always (Telegraph 11 August). It’s a highly dangerous job in … Full Story »

Blue bin Collection, Glencoe Road

Council consultation won’t improve recycling rates

11th August, 2016

It’s inaccurate to describe Sheffield as “one of the best-performing areas in the UK” for recycling (Star August 5th). We … Full Story »

Consultation on flood prevention in Sheffield

10th August, 2016

For more than 30 years I have been campaigning with Sheffield Green Party to alert people and decision makers to … Full Story »

Natalie Bennett at Hen Harrier Day in Edale

Natalie Bennett speaks at Hen Harrier Day in Edale

8th August, 2016

Green Party leader Natalie Bennett gave an inspirational speech at the Peak District Hen Harrier day on August 7th – … Full Story »

Councillor Magid Magid speaks at the Black Lives Matter rally in Sheffield

4th August, 2016

Councillor objects to new lap dancing club.

3rd August, 2016

City Ward Councillor Douglas Johnson has objected on behalf of the Green Party to the proposal for a new lap … Full Story »

Public information is key to waste strategy.

3rd August, 2016

Sheffield Green Party has commented on a South Yorkshire waste strategy, saying the most important thing is public education on … Full Story »

Election results distorted by low registration and poor turnout

1st August, 2016

I can’t agree with Mike Simpson (Letters 26 July) who argues that students should vote at home not in their … Full Story »