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Developers should contribute to the community

27th April, 2011

Town Hall, S1 2HH Dear Sir After the Telegraph’s overview of what each party is saying in the run up to the city council elections, the article about Sheffield’s “bid … Full Story »

90 year old election campaigner

27th April, 2011

Amyan Macfadyen, who celebrated his 90th birthday in December, is inspiring Sheffield Green Party activists during the election campaign with his tireless work. Amyan delivered 250 leaflets over five days … Full Story »

Greens call Labour’s bluff on health privatisation

7th March, 2011

Labour has put a motion to Full Council criticising the Coalition’s approach to reforming the NHS, but the Greens point out that Labour itself opened the NHS to be run … Full Story »

Greens criticise labour for failing to halt cuts

7th March, 2011

Sheffield Green Party has criticised local Labour councillors for not taking action to safeguard vital services for vulnerable people. The Green Party put forward an amendment to the Council budget, … Full Story »

Poem for upcoming local elections

7th March, 2011

Mick Ibbotson has written this poem about the upcoming elections to galvanise Green support: The council elections are coming near for many people it’ll bring no cheer ‘its all their … Full Story »

Green Party budget amendment – protecting the most vulnerable

22nd February, 2011

The Green Party Councillors have revealed that they will be putting a budget amendment which protects the most vulnerable from the worst of the cuts. They will prioritise Surestart, Police … Full Story »

Green Party leader announces 2011 Sheffield Conference

22nd February, 2011

The leader of the Green Party of England and Wales and the UK’s first Green MP will visit Sheffield on 22 February as part of a three day national tour … Full Story »

Legal Aid Consultation: Greens say justice is a right!

22nd February, 2011

Sheffield Green Party has responded to the Government consultation on cutting legal aid, warning that the impact will be hardest on local advice centres and the people they serve.  Legal … Full Story »

Green Councillors explain council motion decision to Sheffield Homes tenants

22nd February, 2011

Green Councillors have written to Tenants and Residents Associations in their ward (Central) to explain their decision to return the Your Community Your Choice money to Sheffield Homes to improve … Full Story »

Letter to the Star – 20′s Plenty

12th February, 2011

Town Hall 7th Feb Dear Sir, The Lib Dems claim that Green Councillors have not proposed any 20mph schemes in their own area (Star 4th Feb).  In fact, we have asked our … Full Story »