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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 »

Cllr Magid Magid at the War Memorial and Tree Recognition Service in March last year

Sheffield Green Councillors shortlisted for national awards

3rd October, 2017

Sheffield Greens are delighted to report that two Green councillors, Alison Teal and Magid Magid, have been shortlisted for major national honours Full Story »

Air pollution and public health cannot be swept under the carpet

30th September, 2017

While the chimney sculptures may be attractive and remind us of our industrial past, they will also represent the modern-day air pollution that makes Tinsley an unhealthy place to live 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 »

Answers to Green Party questions

15th September, 2017

These answers were given to our questions, on the Streets Ahead contract, fire safety and recycling, at the council meeting … 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 »