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Greens ask Council to step up the Bedroom Tax fight

26th March, 2013

Sheffield Green Party will ask Sheffield City Council to do more to support those affected by the “Bedroom Tax” in … Full Story »

Councillor Murphy says cuts are a disgrace.

13th January, 2013

Comment by Green Councillor Rob Murphy on today’s announcement regarding massive cuts to Council services. “The cuts being made to … Full Story »

Benefits under attack. Councillor Duncan Kerr on the Welfare Reform act.

12th January, 2013

On 9th January Councillor Duncan Kerr gave an excellent talk on the Welfare Reform Act. He showed that this is … Full Story »

Greens criticise Labour for lack of leadership in protecting early years services

12th December, 2012

The Green Party will be supporting children, parents and providers protesting about Labour’s plans for early years services (Surestart children’s … Full Story »

Sheffield Council must act on “bedroom tax” and Council Tax rises for the poorest.

6th November, 2012

Green Councillors are putting an amendment at the full Council meeting on November 7th, calling for action on the ‘bedroom … Full Story »

The Living Wage should apply to all

6th November, 2012

  On November 7th the Council administration will recommend that all directly employed Council staff will be paid a Living … Full Story »

Carrots, the cost of food and climate change

14th October, 2012

Dear Editor Last weekend I harvested my carrots. Like many other gardeners and allotment holders in Sheffield I was disappointed … Full Story »

Will Duckworth Deputy Leader speech to Bristol conference (part 1)

12th September, 2012

Health strategy won’t eradicate inequalities

11th September, 2012

In their response to the consultation on the city’s Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy, which ends on September 12th, Sheffield … Full Story »

Supermarkets reduce jobs

29th August, 2012

Supermarkets may say they boost business and create jobs (Star 27th August 2012) but it’s only their own business they … Full Story »