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12th October, 2014

Autumn 2014 Newsletter

Danger on Penistone Road

11th October, 2014

Sheffield Greens supported the Cycle Sheffield campaign about Penistone Road by setting up a briefing with officers and speaking at the Highways Cabinet meeting. Cycle Sheffield are  asking that pedestrians … Full Story »

Greens won’t stand candidate in Police and Crime Commissioner by-election

11th October, 2014

The Green Party has decided not to have a candidate in the 30th October by-election for a new Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) in South Yorkshire, because they have always … Full Story »

Councillor Webster calls for action on poor air quality in maiden speech

6th October, 2014

Broomhill councillor Brian Webster gave his maiden speech in the council chamber at the full council meeting on October 1st, proposing a Green motion calling for decisive action to tackle … Full Story »

500 die each year but Labour waters down Air Quality motion.

3rd October, 2014

At a meeting on October 1st, Sheffield councillors passed an amended version of a Green Party motion highlighting the threat that poor air quality poses to the health and well … Full Story »

Green Party leader visits Sheffield as Young Greens queue to join!

26th September, 2014

Natalie Bennett, leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, visited Sheffield yesterday. listen to ‘Interview with Green Party leader – Natalie Bennett’ on audioBoom At the University she … Full Story »

Air strikes won’t solve Middle East problems

26th September, 2014

Speaking about proposed UK involvement in air strikes against Isis, Jon Ashe (Chair of the local Green Party) said “We totally reject the politics and methods of Isis. But the … Full Story »

Leela Simms: A great loss to the Green Party and society generally

17th September, 2014

Jon Ashe, Chair of Sheffield & Rotherham Green Party, said “We’re very sad about Leela’s death. She was a terrific Green Party colleague and friend – passionate, courageous and committed. … Full Story »

Join the Sheffield River’s Rally, Sunday 21st Sept 2014

13th September, 2014

The Green Party are supporting this important action organised by Sheffield Climate Alliance. Join Sheffield Climate Alliance on a creative walk along Sheffield’s rivers… Connect with the huge People’s Climate … Full Story »

Clegg’s vision is limited to economic growth at the expense of the rights of British people.

13th September, 2014

The Green Party has long been a strong proponent of devolution of powers to the level best placed to exercise them. Peter Garbutt, Green Party Prospective Parliamentary Candidate in Hallam, said;“We … Full Story »