Archive for October, 2013

The campaign for a local levy on large retail outlets is being led at national level by Local Works, which promoted the Sustainable Communities Bill. The Act, finally passed in … Full Story »

Broomhill Green Party has submitted an objection to the proposals for a major housing development on the University of Sheffield’s Taptonville site in Broomhill. They say the plans aren’t good … Full Story »

Dear Sir Well done to CITU, who are developing Green Lane Works, for looking after the spectacular gateway arch which has just been added to the English Heritage Risk Register. (“Heritage At … Full Story »

Sign our petition to reverse the Council’s unfair parking permit increases. We the undersigned believe the current prices for permits in Sheffield’s Parking Permit Zones are excessive and unfair. We … Full Story »

The Federation of Small Businesses are backing our campaign for a levy on supermarket sales. The proposal would eventually result in more money being available to invest in local small … Full Story »

The meeting at St Mary’s community centre was packed. Professor Ian Rotherham presented his well-received talk about the importance of urban street trees, acknowledging the benefits brought to people living … Full Story »

Concerned about preserving wildlife habitats in the Sheffield area? Worried about activities of Sheffield City  Council and Amey, the private company contracted to improve and maintain our highways, including trees … Full Story »