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Air Pollution Campaign. Let Sheffield Breathe.

4th February, 2017

Petition on air pollution. Please sign.

18th January, 2017

In July 2012, Sheffield City Council’s Cabinet agreed an action plan aimed at bringing air pollution levels in the city below EU limits by the end of 2015. This plan … Full Story »

Waste contract could be taken in house.

16th January, 2017

The spotlight is now on the Veolia waste contract which was based on building a new incinerator and continuing to feed it with enough waste. A 30 year contract was … Full Story »

Who could replace Labour?

8th January, 2017

Dear Editor,  Michael Parker asks (Star, 22nd December – http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/your-say/who-could-replace-labour-in-power-1-8301141) “who could replace Labour in power?” – pointing out that the LibDems are just as keen on privatising the city’s … Full Story »

Rally to save the Western Road Memorial Trees

4th January, 2017

Following intense pressure from tree campaigners, Councillors today voted that Western Road trees should be referred to cross party group to find the best solution. 71 in favour.1 abstain Before … Full Story »

Train action day

3rd January, 2017

Better action on rail

2nd January, 2017

The New Year above-inflation rise in train fares is our annual reminder of the failure of rail privatisation.  Supported by governments since 1994, foreign, state-owned rail companies are using profits … Full Story »

Tram consultation response

19th December, 2016

Good public transport is vital to Sheffield Green Party. We submitted  our response to the recent consultation on the future of Supertram as follows. Section 1: The Future of Supertram … Full Story »

Council will not implement controversial NHS Sustainability and Transformation Plan.

11th December, 2016

Sheffield Greens welcome City Council refusal to sign off NHS cuts plans Green Councillors welcomed Sheffield City Council’s refusal to sign off the local Sustainability and Transformation Plan (STP) being … Full Story »

“My streets have been privatised, my trees have been privatised and my complaints have been privatised.”

10th December, 2016

In November, I wrote how the council meeting had shown the more positive side of political parties working towards the same aims. December’s was – sadly – a meeting of … Full Story »