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Boring Politicians

1st January, 2009

Dear Editor Jeremy Biggin probably has the sympathy of most Star readers when he says he is bored of politicians, (Letters 1/1/09). The current disinterest in politics is a big … Full Story »

Government talk should be backed up by Green action.

25th November, 2008

Dear Sir J Ridge (letters November 22) is frustrated that his personal efforts to go green are undermined by the wasteful practices he sees around him. We agree that individual … Full Story »

Library cuts imposed by Lib Dems despite overwhelming opposition.

20th November, 2008

Dear Sir At the public meeting of the Broomhill, Nether Edge and Central Area Panel, four Lib Dem councillors pushed through their proposal to reduce hours at Broomhill and Highfield … Full Story »

Lib Dems push through Library Cuts

10th November, 2008

10th November 2008 At a public Area Panel meeting on Thursday 6th November, Lib Dem Councillors for Broomhill and Nether Edge pushed through a proposal to cut library hours at … Full Story »

Greens relaunch Waste Strategy

10th November, 2008

The Green Party has relaunched its own waste strategy ahead of the Lib Dem’s consultation on waste management. The Greens explain which are the most important items to take out … Full Story »

Lib Dems block Green moves for cheaper fares

10th November, 2008

10th November 2008 At Wednesday’s Full Council Meeting the new Liberal Democrat administration rejected a Green Party proposal for a feasibility study into providing a maximum weekend fare of £1 … Full Story »

Barriers wont improve fare collecting system

10th November, 2008

Dear Editor East Midlands Trains position regarding installing barriers at Sheffield Station is now totally incredible. Every law abiding citizen agrees that a sensible system should be found to ensure … Full Story »

Green Party Opposes Privatisation of Public Services

3rd November, 2008

A public meeting on the effects of the credit crunch and privatisation on the local economy, organised by Sheffield Green Party, will be held on Thursday Nov 20th at the … Full Story »

Stop the boom, boom, boom mentality.

2nd November, 2008

November 2nd 2008 Dear Sir or Madam, When the bosses of Robin Hood Airport say their expansion plans will not be affected by the credit crunch (Star 31st October) they … Full Story »

Green concerns about “Raising Attainment and Aspiration”

27th October, 2008

October 27th 2008 Town Hall S1 2HH Dear Sir Of course Green Councillors care about young people (Cllr Andy Sangar, Star letters, 23rd October). The Lib Dems are worried that … Full Story »