5th March, 2013
The Sheffield Star items headlined “Council tax frozen” and “Greens’ budget plea” were printed separately from each other and the lead story about Council budget cuts (Sheffield Telegraph, 28th February) … Full Story »
3rd March, 2013
In an unprecedented move Sheffield Council closed its budget debate on Friday halfway through a speech from Green Councillor Rob Murphy. Cllr Murphy was seconding the Green Budget Amendment, an … Full Story »
1st March, 2013
At the Council Budget meeting today, Green Party councillors will propose a small increase in council tax to save vital services, but will also increase the hardship fund to help … Full Story »
28th February, 2013
Here is the amendment the Green Councillors will propose at tomorrows Council budget meeting. Amendment to be moved by Councillor Jillian Creasy, seconded by Councillor Robert Murphy That the recommendations … Full Story »
27th February, 2013
Sheffield Anti Cuts Alliance recently wrote to all Labour Councillors challenging them to oppose the cuts. The letter is reprinted in full below. Councillor Jillian Creasy responded as follows. Dear … Full Story »
25th February, 2013
Greens call on the Council to listen to Sheffield people Sheffield Green Party councillors want to prevent some of the budget cuts proposed by the Labour Council administration by a … Full Story »
4th February, 2013
Sheffield Green Party has broadly welcomed the Fairness Commission report and its recommendations for action. Spokesperson Jason Leman comments : “We can see the need for action in this report. … Full Story »
25th January, 2013
Sheffield Green Party has actively supported a range of campaigns over the last two years aimed at fighting the cuts, including Sheffield Save our NHS and saving Early Years … Full Story »
23rd January, 2013
Sheffield Greens have opposed changes to the council tax benefit scheme which were brought to full council today. It will cap Council Tax Support (CTS) at 77% for working age … Full Story »
18th January, 2013
Sheffield Green Party will be supporting the demonstration and march tomorrow against proposed cuts to Children’s Services in Sheffield from 11am. The following comment is submitted by Spokesperson, Douglas Johnson : … Full Story »