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Bus cuts will have big impact on people’s lives

7th August, 2015

Dear Editor, The changes to the proposed bus routes (Telegraph 30 July) will have a big impact on people’s day-to-day … Full Story »

Cuts to bus services a major concern.

2nd August, 2015

Dear Sheffield Bus Partnership, I am writing on behalf of Ecclesall Ward Green Party to raise concerns over the consultation, … Full Story »

Peak District under threat from fracking

21st July, 2015

In January the Government told MPs: “We have agreed an outright ban on fracking in national parks and sites of … Full Story »

Benefit cuts may be unlawful

16th July, 2015

Setting a benefit cap of £26,000 put Britain in breach of its obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights … Full Story »

The people must decide on elected mayor.

15th July, 2015

Dear Editor Communities Minister Greg Clark says “there is absolutely no forcing” on devolution and imposing an elected mayor. But, … Full Story »

Save the Pubs!

14th July, 2015

Sir, It’s great to see The Plough In Crosspool given some protection by being classed by the council as an … Full Story »

Railways should be in public hands.

11th July, 2015

Dear Editor Newly elected Labour MP for Sheffield Heeley, Louise Haigh, has called for “a comprehensive re-nationalised service of our railways” (the … Full Story »

Greens demand answers on Streets Ahead contract

29th June, 2015

Sheffield Green Party Councillors will be calling for urgent action on protecting Sheffield’s urban forest at the Full Council debate … Full Story »

Sheffield Green Party joins biggest ever People’s Assembly against Austerity demonstration

20th June, 2015

* Natalie Bennett: Demonstration will show our “determination to get real change in Britain.” * Sheffield Green Party’s Declan Walsh: … Full Story »

The Austerity Lie

18th June, 2015

Since 2010 our elected leaders have constantly told us that we have no choice but austerity. Now George Osborne wants … Full Story »