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Vote Green on May 5th

17th April, 2011

£9000 tuition fees disaster

16th April, 2011

University tuition fees were introduced and increased by Labour and now a Tory/Lib Dem coalition has massively increased them, despite pre-election pledges. The Green Party is now the only English … Full Story »

Green Party supports market traders

16th April, 2011

The Green Party recognises the importance of all Sheffield’s market traders in providing employment and affordable goods. We have supported both the Castle Market traders and the out-door Moor market … Full Story »

Closure of Care Homes

16th April, 2011

The Green Party has campaigned against the destruction of the NHS through creeping privatisation and cuts. Cllr Jillian Creasy said, “The PCT says it can’t find the money to fund … Full Story »

Reverse cuts to Surestart

16th April, 2011

The Green Party councillors will use the debate in Full Council to remind people that they were the only party to propose fully reversing the cuts to Sure Start in … Full Story »

Sharrow Today article focuses on Jillian Creasy

16th April, 2011

  Who are you? I became Sheffield’s first Green councillor in 2004 and was re-elected in 2007. I originally moved to Sheffield to complete my medical training. I have lived … Full Story »

Craftivism at the station

16th April, 2011

Sheffield Greens joined in with an unusual protest at Sheffield Station last weekend to protest against the rise in train fares. Councillor Jillian Creasy commented “I really enjoyed the Craftivism … Full Story »

Green election launch focuses on 963000 youth unemployed

16th April, 2011

Sheffield Green Party will launch its local election campaign on Friday April 15 at JobcentrePlus, West Street to highlight the 963,000 unemployed aged between 16 to 24 in figures released … Full Story »

No Joke

15th April, 2011

Lib Dem renewables 100% claim questioned.

15th April, 2011

The Lib Dems are claiming they plan to make Sheffield 100% self sufficient in renewable energy within 10 years. The fact that the national renewable energy target is just 15% … Full Story »