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Green councillor, Douglas Johnson, has taken the lead on scrutinising a decision about the future of Sheffield’s health services. Councillors have “called in” the decision to progress the “Accountable Care … Full Story »

It’s good to question the actions of Sheffield Council as Mike Lawton does in this letters page on city centre 20mph zone proposals (Star 8 November). Too much is being … Full Story »

If the Star round table discussion (Star November 6) on air pollution is to lead to improvements it will require joined up thinking by the council. Jack Scott, Cabinet member … Full Story »

Cllr Teal calls for Sheffield Council to be held accountable for their expensive, politically motivated, and punitive legal action against tree campaigners Full Story »

Sign our petition to Sheffield Council – “Don’t restrict peaceful protest against Sheffield tree-felling” Full Story »

Readers may not be aware that recent council reassurances on the £1 billion China deal were not just prompted by questions raised by opposition councillors. The council were clearly responding … Full Story »

The court has given its judgment in the Council’s application to commit Green Councillor Alison Teal to prison. The court’s judgment can be downloaded here (pdf). Find out more about … Full Story »

Sheffield Greens were delighted last Friday when a High Court Judge threw out a legal case brought against Cllr Alison Teal by Sheffield City Council Full Story »

Green Party Peer Jenny Jones is set to visit Sheffield on Friday 27th October in support of Green Councillor Alison Teal and local residents Calvin Payne and Siobhan O’Malley, who … Full Story »

Sheffield’s Green and Lib Dem councillors have called in a decision by Council Leader Julie Dore to cut litter clearance and remove vegetation from council land. The decision which modifies … Full Story »