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Roads rip off

24th February, 2010

Dear Sir The Conservatives have committed their support for the £675 million Private Finance Initiative to rebuild Sheffield’s roads (The Star 22 February 2010). Labour and the Liberal Democrats already … Full Story »

Greens call for Sheffield wide action on food.

18th February, 2010

Sheffield Green Party have today published their new food strategy for the city. The Greens  argue that putting low-carbon food production at the centre of the city’s economic plans would … Full Story »

Can I vote?

16th February, 2010

2010 is an en election year – Registering to vote in Sheffield The next Sheffield City Council elections are on May 6th 2010 which is also now the most likely … Full Story »

Green party welcomes tighter controls on flats and bedsits

9th February, 2010

Sheffield Green Party has welcomed the Government’s decision to introduce stronger planning controls on the number of properties being turned into bedsits and other types of houses in multiple occupation … Full Story »

Greens criticise labour’s record on the economy

3rd February, 2010

Sheffield Green Party has attacked Labour’s motion on the economy, which will be put to the Full Council meeting on 3rd February. The Greens say the economic downturn was partly … Full Story »

Living wage without delay

2nd February, 2010

Dear Sir I am responding to M Vaughan’s letter (Bring in a “living wage” at council, 28th Jan). Nationally, the Green Party has spearheaded a campaign to establish a Living … Full Story »

Two new links

1st February, 2010

Check out these new local websites! 20’s plenty campaign City of Sanctuary

Greens are the progressive alternative to the major parties

1st February, 2010

A lot of people are unhappy with the major political parties and will vote against them. They feel let down by 30 years of broken promises. Some people are tempted … Full Story »

Greens call to bring down fuel bills

29th January, 2010

The Greens are urging the council to give more help to people who have been suffering from the rising cost of fuel during the recent cold weather. The party will … Full Story »

Progress on safer streets “painfully slow”

17th January, 2010

We are pleased this important issue is to be considered by the
Highways Committee. Progress seems painfully slow. Meanwhile over 200
people are killed or seriously injured on our roads each year. Full Story »