Archive for March, 2017

Sheffield Green Councillor Magid Magid spoke on Sunday at a memorial event for soldiers from Crookesmoor School who lost their lives in WWI. Trees were planted a century ago to … Full Story »

It is not often I write to newspapers to accuse politicians of not telling the truth. However, I was very disappointed by the letter from Cllr Jack Scott on 9th … Full Story »

Tinsley and Brinsworth residents must be nervous about the health impacts of big developments close to their doorsteps. The M1 has been widened to 4 lanes. Ikea and the Olympic … Full Story »

Last week saw yet another postponement of the decision on planning permission for a motorway service station to be built on Smithy Wood, an ancient woodland which lies in Sheffield’s … Full Story »

Great rally to save Smith Wood on Saturday. The proposal for a service station at junction 33 may have thrown a spanner in the works. But it is not ” a … Full Story »

The Sheffield Green Party has welcomed the statement by South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner Alan Billings that the police will no longer be arresting peaceful tree protestors under the … Full Story »

There was no money to address air pollution in the Chancellor’s budget but the government has to act soon. After a final warning from the European Commission, they have to … Full Story »

Sheffield Greens have welcomed increased pressure to improve air quality across the country, and are once again calling on Sheffield City Council to urgently take action on dangerous levels of … Full Story »

Sheffield Greens have criticised the Chancellor’s Spring Budget for continuing austerity and not properly addressing the crisis in the NHS and social care funding, or air pollution. Commenting on the … Full Story »

Lord Mayor, I am pleased to introduce the Green Party’s budget amendment. Let me say from the start that the Green Party has always had an unequivocal position in relation … Full Story »