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Natalie Bennett to support Cycle Sheffield and Friends of the Old Town Hall

21st April, 2017

Green Party candidate for Sheffield Central, Natalie Bennett, kicks off the first weekend of her campaign at two city centre events on Saturday 22nd April. Natalie will support the Friends … Full Story »

Green Party Candidate Natalie Bennett Welcomes Early General Election

19th April, 2017

Natalie Bennett, Green Party candidate for Sheffield Central, welcomed Theresa May’s announcement of an early election on June 8. Bennett said: “I look forward to the campaign in Sheffield, where … Full Story »

“Enough is Enough” – opposition councillors unite against Labour

5th April, 2017

Today (05/04/17) opposition Councillors walked out of the meeting of Full Council after the suspension of Green Councillor Alison Teal. Cllr. Teal was asked to leave the chamber by the … Full Story »

Sheffield Greens demand urgent air pollution action

1st April, 2017

Greens are calling for an urgent new air pollution plan in a motion to council on April 5th as part of their Let Sheffield Breathe! campaign. More than 1150 people … Full Story »

Sheffield Green Councillor thanks residents and calls for ‘Crookesmoor Boys’ memorial trees to be preserved

22nd 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 »

Douglas Johnson

Sheffield Greens respond to Cllr Scott’s Library Claims

22nd March, 2017

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 »

It’s time to take action on air pollution

22nd March, 2017

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 »

Save Smithy Wood

22nd March, 2017

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 »

Greens welcome news that protestors will no longer face arrest

15th March, 2017

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 »

Government should act on air pollution

15th March, 2017

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 »