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Campaigners are celebrating as the news came through last Friday that the Home Office backed down and decided not to deport Justice Charles. His wife Ruby in floods of tears … Full Story »

Letter to Sheffield Newspapers 21st August 2011 Sir Lots of people in Sheffield feel let down by Labour’s first 100 days in charge of Sheffield Town Hall (The Star 13 … Full Story »

Letter to the Sheffield Telegraph 16th August, 2011 Dear Sir, Well done to Millhouses and Carter Knowle Community Group for their work to stop the Sainsbury’s and Tesco expansions in … Full Story »

The Spirit Level by Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett – why closing the gap between rich and poor is good for society. Ten Steps to Save the Cities from the … Full Story »

Letter to the Sheffield Telegraph 24th July 2011   Dear Sir, In February, Sheffield’s Green Councillors called for plans for a citywide 20 mph limit on residential streets (excluding main … Full Story »

  Eamonn Ward 16 July 2011 Dear Sir Sheffield Council has reassured residents and relatives that no Southern Cross homes in the city are under threat but it’s going to … Full Story »

Green councillors have put a motion to full council calling on Labour to start supporting Sure Start. The Green Party has criticised Labour for not reversing cuts to Sure Start.  … Full Story »

Green Councillors Rob Murphy and Jillian Creasy have put amendments to two motions at the June 1st full council meeting, highlighting the past failings of Labour and the Lib Dems. … Full Story »

Sheffield Green Party Members are upbeat about their prospects in the city council elections.  They have been campaigning hard in Central and Broomhill wards and have been well received on … Full Story »

Town Hall S1 2HH Dear Sir I am a councillor in Central ward which includes a big student population from both universities.  The Sheffield Hallam decision to charge students £8500 a … Full Story »