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Archive for June, 2009

Abbeydale Grange needs more time to improve.

29th June, 2009

Dear Sir We believe that Abbeydale Grange School should be given more time to improve and that options other than a “hard federation” should be explored. We are concerned that … Full Story »

Jillian’s speech at the Unite against Facism Rally

27th June, 2009

Speech at Unite Against Facism rally 27th June 2009 I was shocked that BNP won 2 seats in the European elections, one in Y&H Glad that we beat them into … Full Story »

We need rapid action to minimise the risk of further flooding.

21st June, 2009

Dear Editor Sheffield has suffered two major flooding incidents in a matter of days. The June 2007 floods brought a huge human and financial cost, and many homes and buildings … Full Story »

Council Officers prevent “warm homes”

21st June, 2009

Dear Editor I agree with Paul License that many council houses are badly designed (Hitting brick wall on council homes, Star 19th June). The maisonettes on the Hanover and Lansdowne … Full Story »

Greens call for action to stop flooding

19th June, 2009

One year on from the floods that devastated communities in South Yorkshire, the Green Party has called for radical action to prevent them from happening again. The Greens point out … Full Story »

Danny Piermattei’s MBE well deserved

17th June, 2009

Dear Sir Danny Piermattei’s MBE for his work with Action for Stannington (Star 13 June) is well deserved. His organisation promotes simple, common sense, community actions with initiatives that are … Full Story »

Council should act quickly to implement a Green New Deal

13th June, 2009

Here is a comment from Sheffield Green Party Co-Chair David Hayes about the report from the Green New Deal conference which took place on February 28th whch has just been … Full Story »

Don’t close Abbeydale Grange

9th June, 2009

9th June 2009 Sheffield Green Party has rejected the recommendation by Council officers to close Abbeydale Grange School. The Greens support the Advisory Group’s recommendation to refurbish the school, develop … Full Story »

Council fails to put sound science at the heart of decision making

3rd June, 2009

Bernard’s speech on Carbon Reduction Framework amendment. 3rd June 2009. “This Carbon Reduction Framework is NOT “a comprehensive plan to reduce carbon emissions”. It fails to put sound science at … Full Story »