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Enemy of the People

16th February, 2010

Joy of joys – the Crucible fully reopened with its first major production!  And Anthony Sher in Ibsen’s totally topical Enemy Of the People too, what a treat! I’m again an avid … Full Story »

Now is the time for Robin Hood tax!

12th February, 2010

See the video here The Robin Hood Tax, or Tobin Tax, on banks would raise billions for a fraction of a percent tax on all bank transactions. This is to … Full Story »

We must learn from Tiffany

12th February, 2010

Dear Sir/Madam, The shift of council customer support to a private company was rightly criticised by the Star (Transfer Plan Job Fears and Star Editorial.Feb 6th). Capita have promised greater … Full Story »

Bus fares should be cheap enough to tempt people out of their cars

26th January, 2010

Sheffield Green Party Cllr Bernard Little comments : “Sheffield Greens welcome amendments to the law that allow for Quality Contract Schemes. This SYPTE initiative would give local authorities a real … Full Story »

Election coverage should be balanced.

19th January, 2010

Your article “Candidates gearing up for the polls” (14th Jan) does your readers a dis-service in completely ignoring the Green Party. Full Story »

Cllr Jillian Creasy on the Politics Show

17th January, 2010

Cllr. Jillian Creasy on the Green Party’s election chances in Sheffield. Go to minute 41. Watch on BBC i player

New calendar

14th January, 2010

Our new events calendar is now operational. If you would like an event added to this calendar, please email the details to website@sheffieldgreenparty.org.uk

Greens push for speed limit for a safer Sheffield

11th January, 2010

The Green Party is continuing to push for the Council to introduce a 20 mile an hour speed limit in residential areas of the city. Green activist Rob Unwin will … Full Story »

Copenhagen Connection podcast

6th January, 2010

Sheffield Green Party member Gareth Roberts recently presented a radio programme on Sheffield Live about the Copenhagen summit. It also features an interview with Sheffield activist Heather Hunt, who was … Full Story »

We want our buses back demo

6th January, 2010

Brave soles from We want our Buses back are planning a demonstration this Saturday, January 9th, against the massive increase in fares. Please wrap up warm and meet 12.30pm, at … Full Story »