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Jillian Creasy addresses 5000 protesters at “Rage against Lib Dems”

13th March, 2011

Greens criticise labour for failing to halt cuts

7th March, 2011

Sheffield Green Party has criticised local Labour councillors for not taking action to safeguard vital services for vulnerable people. The … Full Story »

Green Party budget amendment – protecting the most vulnerable

22nd February, 2011

The Green Party Councillors have revealed that they will be putting a budget amendment which protects the most vulnerable from … Full Story »

Legal Aid Consultation: Greens say justice is a right!

22nd February, 2011

Sheffield Green Party has responded to the Government consultation on cutting legal aid, warning that the impact will be hardest … Full Story »

Greens condemn abolition of EMA

19th January, 2011

Local Green Councillor Jillian Creasy spoke out today against the abolition of the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA).  She said, “Young people will suffer because … Full Story »

Imminent loss of 12 specialist debt workers in Sheffield

8th January, 2011

Sheffield Green Party express our profound concern at the anticipated loss of debt support services from April 2011, especially given … Full Story »

Green Party welcomes insulation projects

3rd October, 2010

The Green Party has welcomed the planning application* to clad the maisonettes on the Lansdowne and Hanover estates, although they … Full Story »

Gap between rich and poor continues to widen

30th July, 2010

Dear Sir Important work at the University of Sheffield on equality shows that life expectancy for the poorest has stopped … Full Story »

Green Party candidate to support “Robin Hood Tax” at Green Party conference

18th February, 2010

Cllr Jillian Creasy, who is the prospective parliamentary candidate for the Green Party in Sheffield Central will attend the Green … Full Story »

Living wage without delay

2nd February, 2010

Dear Sir I am responding to M Vaughan’s letter (Bring in a “living wage” at council, 28th Jan). Nationally, the … Full Story »