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Sheffield has one of the lowest recycling rates

12th November, 2014

Sheffield has one of the lowest landfill rates (Letters October 31st) but it also has one of the lowest recycling rates. In the last published figures from 2012/13 it’s rate … Full Story »

Sheffield Green Party Leader to stand for Parliament.

9th November, 2014

Green Leader Steps Down to Go for Sheffield Central MP. Local Councillor Dr. Jillian Creasy has been selected by local Green Party members to stand as the candidate for the … Full Story »

Paul Blomfield fails to recognise the scale of the climate problem

6th November, 2014

Paul Blomfield MP used his “Star Columnist” piece (30th October) to express his concerns about climate change and his support for initiatives by Friends of the Earth and Sheffield Renewables. … Full Story »

Green Councillors insist on decent standards in Learning Disability Service

6th November, 2014

Green Councillors intervened at the Full Council meeting on Wednesday 5th November to protect care workers and service users as the Learning Disability service faces being privatised. Cllr Jillian Creasy, … Full Story »

Help stop the unfair tax on people in Parking Permit zones

4th November, 2014

A group of residents who began to get organised after a public meeting organised by the Central Ward councillors have set up a new campaign group. Sheffield residents are continuing … Full Story »

Greens promote a different kind of city centre

30th October, 2014

Sheffield’s Green Party Councillors are putting a motion to next Wednesday’s Full Council meeting supporting a range of measures to support vibrancy in the city centre. Green Activist Anne Barr … Full Story »

Justice for Palestine.

30th October, 2014

Green Party conference supported an emergency motion to put pressure on Israel by actively participating in the Boycott, Disinvestment and Sanctions campaigns. Local GP member, Heather Hunt, in her Boycott … Full Story »

Join us for an evening of Music, Poetry and Laughter

28th October, 2014

An evening not to be missed! Please join us on Saturday November 8th for an evening of music, poetry and laughter. Fundraiser for the 2015 General Election featuring: THE VOXETTES … Full Story »

Petition for a Pelican Crossing at Duke Street/Talbot Street/Bernard Road junction

24th October, 2014

It is very difficult for pedestrians to cross this junction. With no pedestrian filter walkers have to take their life in their hands to cross the road. According to Crashmap … Full Story »

Celebrating Modern Feminism at the Off the Shelf festival

21st October, 2014

Laura Bates is back on November 22nd to curate a day of events “Celebrating Modern Feminism” at Sheff University Students Union . Following her sell-out festival special appearance in May … Full Story »