Archive for October, 2011

  Green councillors have expressed concern about the range of businesses submitting applications to sell alcohol in Sheffield city centre. Applications submitted in the week to 21 October included Staples Office … Full Story »

While everyone else is struggling with cuts the FTSE 100 confirms worse fears; the rich are getting richer while everyone else struggles with cuts. “Living in a moral vacuum light … Full Story »

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Sheffield Climate Alliance have launched a petition to Sheffield City Council to call for the creation of 10,000 climate jobs. The petition reads We are local people who care about … Full Story »

In March, Caroline Lucas MP tabled a Tax and Financial Transparency Bill aimed at tackling corporate tax evasion and avoidance. She has now launched a related e-petition to galvanise public … Full Story »

Reduce your costs and Save Money Did you know that you could cut your household CO2 emissions by up to a third by simply signing up to Good Energy 100% … Full Story »

Dear Sir Three letters about recycling (Telegraph, 13th October) raise important questions. The answers illustrate the difficulties faced by the council as it seeks to improve the waste collection service. … Full Story »

Sheffield Green Party welcomed the Council’s recent consultation on the breathing spaces strategy for the city centre and has submitted a response. Central ward Green Councillor Rob Murphy, who represents … Full Story »

Green councillors have been pressing for a pedestrian crossing to link the Capita Hartshead building to the city centre since last winter. The new crossing will make it easier for … Full Story »