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Creasy horrified by cuts to Council

16th November, 2012

Councillor Jillian Creasy said today “We are horrified at the cuts being imposed by the Coalition Government on northern city … Full Story »

Greens Slam Police Election Shambles

16th November, 2012

The Green Party did not stand a candidate in the election of a Police Commissioner for South Yorkshire. And we … Full Story »

Greens proved right as Veolia attempt to import waste from massive area.

13th November, 2012

Veolia have submitted a planning application to import waste from a very wide region around Sheffield. The areas concerned are … 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 »

End the Kier contract in 2014 to help protect most vulnerable

6th November, 2012

Sheffield’s Green Councillors have called for the Council to bring its building repair and maintenance (currently contracted with Kier) back … 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 »

Councils must join together to fight the cuts.

5th November, 2012

This article from Steve Barnard responds to two articles on the South Yorkshire Politics website. The government will soon be … Full Story »

Book review-Against Intellectual Monopoly

31st October, 2012

Against Intellectual Monopoly by Michele Boldrin and David K. Levine Have you ever stopped to wonder whether laws to protect ‘Intellectual … Full Story »

Vital to allow bikes on tram-trains

30th October, 2012

Sir It’s good that Clive Betts is pushing the Transport Secretary for action if the tram-trial between Sheffield and Rotherham … Full Story »

Natalie Bennett addresses the Young Greens Convention in Sheffield

29th October, 2012