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Anti-fracking protest

Natalie Bennett calls on Barclays to stop supporting fracking.

30th October, 2016

Natalie Bennett with members of Sheffield Green Party

Natalie Bennett interview with Sheffield Live at Sheffield Central candidate launch

10th October, 2016

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We need rent controls and more social housing.

29th September, 2016

“Pay to Stay” rent hikes for households with incomes of £31,000 or more from next April are not only unfair, but also aimed at solving the wrong problem (Star 23/9). … Full Story »

Sheffield Greens call to scrap HS2 in favour of improved East-West routes

28th September, 2016

Sheffield’s Green Party is calling for the city council to withdraw its support for the HS2 project. Green councillors have put a motion to a meeting of the Full Council, … Full Story »

Dangerous site neglected

15th September, 2016

Dear Editor   Recent articles in your paper have featured the ugly waste tip on the Wybourn, which has been left since Sheffield Recycling Services went out of business. Manor … Full Story »

Heritage Open Days offer some surprises!

31st August, 2016

Heritage Open Days 2016 will see 85 varied events in the Sheffield area from September 8th to 11th. It’s a fantastic opportunity to gain guided access to many historic buildings.  But … Full Story »

Councillor Magid Magid speaks at the Black Lives Matter rally in Sheffield

4th August, 2016

Councillor objects to new lap dancing club.

3rd August, 2016

City Ward Councillor Douglas Johnson has objected on behalf of the Green Party to the proposal for a new lap dancing club close to Spearmint Rhino and Sheffield Station. Dear … Full Story »

Public information is key to waste strategy.

3rd August, 2016

Sheffield Green Party has commented on a South Yorkshire waste strategy, saying the most important thing is public education on reducing waste. Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster and Sheffield Councils are reviewing … Full Story »

Election results distorted by low registration and poor turnout

1st August, 2016

I can’t agree with Mike Simpson (Letters 26 July) who argues that students should vote at home not in their place of study, leaving democracy to “local” residents. Students may … Full Story »