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Archive for November, 2014

Smithy Wood should be given Village Green status.

15th November, 2014

Sheffield Green Party is backing the campaign to save Smithy Wood. Green Party member David Garlovsky said, “We need to preserve habitats like this, not only because they are irreplaceable … Full Story »

Sheffield has one of the lowest recycling rates

12th November, 2014

Sheffield has one of the lowest landfill rates (Letters October 31st) but it also has one of the lowest recycling rates. In the last published figures from 2012/13 it’s rate … Full Story »

Sheffield Green Party Leader to stand for Parliament.

9th November, 2014

Green Leader Steps Down to Go for Sheffield Central MP. Local Councillor Dr. Jillian Creasy has been selected by local Green Party members to stand as the candidate for the … Full Story »

Greens on the Up

7th November, 2014

Our membership and support continue to grow steadily. National membership has almost doubled in the past year – the trend locally is similar. Recent opinion polls show increased support for … Full Story »

Greens on the Up

7th November, 2014

Our membership and support continue to grow steadily. National membership has almost doubled in the past year – the trend locally is similar. Recent opinion polls show increased support for … Full Story »

This Changes Everything

6th November, 2014

Whether you are familiar with Naomi Klein’s work or intrigued by the caption Capital vs the climate, her new title is well worth a look. Klein succeeds in penetrating the … Full Story »

Game On Team Green

6th November, 2014

With the radical shakeup of the political landscape rapidly evolving, the era of two party politics is ending and membership of traditionally smaller parties surging. Sheffield Central is one of … Full Story »

Paul Blomfield fails to recognise the scale of the climate problem

6th November, 2014

Paul Blomfield MP used his “Star Columnist” piece (30th October) to express his concerns about climate change and his support for initiatives by Friends of the Earth and Sheffield Renewables. … Full Story »

Is Inequality Unsustainable?

6th November, 2014

Is Inequality Unsustainable? Inequality is widespread. But is this unsustainable? Come to hear Richard Wilkinson, one of The Spirit Level’s co-authors, at our public meeting on Wednesday 10th December – … Full Story »

Green Councillors insist on decent standards in Learning Disability Service

6th November, 2014

Green Councillors intervened at the Full Council meeting on Wednesday 5th November to protect care workers and service users as the Learning Disability service faces being privatised. Cllr Jillian Creasy, … Full Story »