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Just do it!

18th May, 2011

Just Do It- a tale of modern-day outlaws from acclaimed film maker Emily James., is to have its world premiere at Sheffield Doc Fest. With unprecedented access the film follows … Full Story »

Thank you voters

17th May, 2011

Dear Sir Sheffield Green Party would like to thank more than 18000 people who voted Green in Sheffield on May 5th. It was a Labour landslide but voters in Central … Full Story »

Sheffield College strike

17th May, 2011

Lecturers at Sheffield College embark on a rolling stike action tomorrow to try to persuade management to find alternatives to the planned compulsory redundancies. Wednesday will see City College out, … Full Story »

Healthy school dinners should be protected from cuts

17th May, 2011

Dear Sir It’s six years since Jamie’s School Dinners was broadcast and the Serviceteam “cheap as chips” scandal. So the new contract with Taylor Shaw that will see all lunches … Full Story »

Have your say on Libraries

17th May, 2011

Use this link to tell the Council how important local libraries are to you. http://surveys.lasos.org.uk/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=275 The last question asks you when you would prefer your local library to be closed. … Full Story »

Greens call for voting reform

28th November, 2010

The Green Party is supporting the Coalition Government’s proposal to hold a referendum on voting reform in a joint motion with the Lib Dems to Full council on Dec 1st.  … Full Story »

Council Green Energy Plan

14th November, 2010

Council officers will draw up a costed plan in the few weeks to take advantage of Government green energy incentives before they are reduced from 2012. A Green Party motion … Full Story »

Greens Call For A Living Wage For All

6th November, 2010

The Council administration confirmed at Full Council last week that, pending agreement with the Unions, a Living Wage will be introduced in Council next April. The Living Wage will guarantee … Full Story »

Local Community calls for youth centre to go ahead

5th November, 2010

About 200 people have signed a petition asking the coalition government to release the promised money for a new youth centre in Lowfield. The petition has been submitted to the … Full Story »

Greens say transport plans don’t tackle congestion, road safety or air quality targets

17th October, 2010

Sheffield Green Party has called for substantial changes to the South Yorkshire transport strategy, which is now under consultation. The Greens say the strategy needs to do much more to … Full Story »