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Housing

We need more affordable housing

6th October, 2017

Now the Government has weakened Councils’ control over planning permission, it is easier for developers to avoid conditions that create affordable housing Full Story »

Cllr Rob Murphy

Sheffield Greens propose democratically backed Yorkshire-wide deal

3rd October, 2017

Sheffield Greens have submitted a motion to Council calling on the administration to pursue a Yorkshire-wide devolution deal Full Story »

Trees campaign has exposed Labour’s undemocratic rule of Sheffield

30th September, 2017

The street trees campaign has publicly exposed Labour’s undemocratic, one party state, rule of this city. We need to keep hearing more about this campaign not less. Full Story »

Michael Gove meeting Cllr Teal, STAG and Wildlife Trust

Michael Gove meets Sheffield Green Councillor, STAG and Wildlife Trust respresentatives

28th September, 2017

The Secretary of State for the Environment, the Rt Honourable Michael Gove, visited Sheffield and met with Cllr Alison Teal of the Sheffield Green Party. Full Story »

Douglas Johnson

Report from September’s Council meeting

18th September, 2017

Sheffield Greens councillor Douglas Johnson reports back from the first of the new format council meetings Full Story »

Giant plug travelled from London to Sheffield in call for railway electrification

12th September, 2017

Local groups asked the Government to ‘plug in’ their trains to reduce air pollution and carbon emissions Full Story »

Let Sheffield Breathe: Time to End Vehicle Idling

12th September, 2017

Sheffield Green Party welcomes the council’s move to tackle vehicle idling – but the real work of fighting air pollution is being led by the Greens, not Labour Full Story »

Greens say Meadowhall extension plans mean more air pollution

8th September, 2017

Sheffield Green Party are objecting to the Meadowhall Extension unless suitable conditions are stipulated that definitely ensure no adverse impacts … Full Story »

We need a public transport system that takes us where we need to go

8th September, 2017

The anger about cuts to “low demand” bus services across South Yorkshire from September is fully understandable but the cuts … Full Story »

Green Councillors Alison Teal, Douglas Johnson, Rob Murphy and Magid

Greens oppose limits on local democracy

5th September, 2017

Sheffield Green Party councillors are objecting to the ruling Administration’s proposal to reduce opposition in council meetings. Full Story »