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Archive for July, 2017

Expensive and undemocratic contracts need to be seen by the many not the few

25th July, 2017

We await the truth behind the GMB leaked e-mail suggesting Veolia have been burning waste due to be recycled since 2011. Greens warned from the start that the Veolia contract … Full Story »

Greens have been pushing for 20mph speed limits since 2008

25th July, 2017

Greens have been pushing for 20mph speed limits on all residential roads except main routes since 2008. So the proposed 20mph speed limit for whole of the city centre (excluding … Full Story »

News the Government has pulled the plug on electrification is ‘no shock’ say Greens

21st July, 2017

Sheffield Green Party’s Transport Spokesperson, Rob Murphy, has criticised the government’s latest rail plans, saying they are “a poor deal for Sheffield and a terrible deal for South Yorkshire.” Cllr … Full Story »

Douglas Johnson

The right to protest is a vital part of our democracy

20th July, 2017

Sitting through the High Court injunction hearing on Monday, I was struck by the importance of ordinary, dignified people being able to protest against the ruling authorities cutting down beloved … Full Story »

Alison Teal

Sheffield Greens extend support and solidarity to tree campaigners

17th July, 2017

The Sheffield Green Party is today extending its unwavering support and solidarity to each of the 8 tree campaigners being brought before the court by Sheffield City Council. Full Story »

Sheffield Town Hall

Sheffield Greens support Open Government

16th July, 2017

Sheffield council meetings are open to the public. Anyone can come and hear what is being said and done by our elected representatives. But how many people ever do this? … Full Story »

Green Party councillor welcomes chance to debate dental health

15th July, 2017

Sheffield Council is to review the city’s dental health at a meeting of the Health Scrutiny Committee on Wednesday 19th July Full Story »

“About time” for city centre 20mph, say Greens

15th July, 2017

Green Party councillors and activists are celebrating as a long-running campaign by Sheffield Green Party has taken a step further forwards with a new road safety scheme. Sheffield City Council … Full Story »

Douglas Johnson

Local people sent clear message against tree-felling in recent by-election

14th July, 2017

It’s a mystery why the result of the Nether Edge & Sharrow ward council by-election held on June 22nd has not been reported in the local press. I would have … Full Story »

We need to act urgently to get public transport back into public hands

14th July, 2017

It’s scandalous that the Sheffield to Rotherham tram-train will now cost £75 million instead of £15 million. Full Story »