Archive for February, 2016

In 2014, Green Party councillors made a fully-costed budget proposal to invest in solar panels on council housing. It would create jobs in the renewable energy sector, reduce fuel bills … Full Story »

Sheffield Green Party has called for a stop to outsourcing and greater scrutiny of major contracts after it was announced in the Council’s budget that an extra £9.2 million of … Full Story »

On June 23 every one of us has an equal vote in the referendum, and an equal chance to have a say in the future of our country. The Green … Full Story »

There was a fantastic turnout on Sunday, 14th February, for the Green Party City Ward door knocking in Kelham Island. A huge thanks to the 19 people who turned up … Full Story »

The Green Party here in Sheffield and across the country supports and applauds the action taken by the junior doctors.  In spite of plenty of adverse press reports, they have … Full Story »

In 2012 Sheffield’s new Labour administration signed a Highways Private Finance Initiative (PFI) deal with Amey that will cost taxpayers £2.2 billion over 25 years. The contract was negotiated by … Full Story »

The restoration of white lines to the centre of Sandygate Rd ends a 7 month saga from which lessons need to be learned by Amey and the Council. The cost … Full Story »

Councillor Otten rightly calls for Sheffield City Council to “restore faith by taking responsibility” and bring about a “moratorium on tree felling until a citywide tree strategy is in place”, … Full Story »

Drivers have again been getting earache from passengers as buses run late in Sheffield due to roadworks. But they don’t make any of the decisions that delay passengers. When a … Full Story »

Within the past few days concerns have been raised about whether we have enough electricity generating capacity to keep the lights on over the next decade. The Institution of Mechanical … Full Story »