Archive for January, 2017

Former Green Party leader and Sheffield Central Parliamentary candidate Natalie Bennett will be holding three public meetings across Sheffield to discuss how Green policies can address our current economic, social … Full Story »

Greens support a mandatory 60mph speed limit to help M1 traffic run more smoothly through the Sheffield area at lower speeds to reduce air pollution (Star January 24).  It’s proposed … Full Story »

In July 2012, Sheffield City Council’s Cabinet agreed an action plan aimed at bringing air pollution levels in the city below EU limits by the end of 2015. This plan … Full Story »

The spotlight is now on the Veolia waste contract which was based on building a new incinerator and continuing to feed it with enough waste. A 30 year contract was … Full Story »

At a time when the need for affordable housing is desperate, it is saddening to see developers trying to get out of planning permission requirements that make at least some … Full Story »

Dear Editor,  Michael Parker asks (Star, 22nd December – http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/your-say/who-could-replace-labour-in-power-1-8301141) “who could replace Labour in power?” – pointing out that the LibDems are just as keen on privatising the city’s … Full Story »

Following intense pressure from tree campaigners, Councillors today voted that Western Road trees should be referred to cross party group to find the best solution. 71 in favour.1 abstain Before … Full Story »

The New Year above-inflation rise in train fares is our annual reminder of the failure of rail privatisation.  Supported by governments since 1994, foreign, state-owned rail companies are using profits … Full Story »

Sheffield Greens, including prospective parliamentary candidate for Sheffield Central Natalie Bennett, will be campaigning tomorrow (January 3) at Sheffield Station on the annual “Rail Fare Rises” day as commuters return … Full Story »