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The right to Clean Air. Anne Barr article in Sharrow Today

15th March, 2015

Upholding the right to breathe in clean air should be recognised as a major issue for all of us from grass roots up to national government. For this reason an … Full Story »

Green Councillors propose a budget for jobs and to protect services

13th March, 2015

Bring empty homes back into use

9th March, 2015

Sheffield Green Party is proposing to invest in more work to bring empty homes back into use, to help meet the housing shortage in Sheffield. This is one of various … Full Story »

Budget measures to protect services and assistance for city’s most vulnerable.

6th March, 2015

The Sheffield Green Party has submitted its budget amendment to today’s council budget meeting, which calls for swift and decisive action on combatting poverty and inequality, and increased funds for … Full Story »

Greens campaign for cleaner air in Sheffield

2nd March, 2015

Sheffield Green Party Councillors are campaigning for cleaner air standards in Sheffield to protect public health. Sheffield is currently under international scrutiny as air quality in the city fails to … Full Story »

Jillian Creasy explains why she wants to be an MP

19th February, 2015

Natalie Bennett speaks in Sheffield

19th February, 2015

Councillor Andrew Cooper welcomes a crowded audience to St George’s lecture theatre at the University of Sheffield. http://youtu.be/wi0Zz1Yj6CU Councillor Jillian Creasy, the “Caroline Lucas of the North”! http://youtu.be/jk7AJZ0Ol9g Natalie Bennett, … Full Story »

Green Councillors challenge decision to privatise dementia care

5th February, 2015

Sheffield City Council has announced its intention to put dementia services at the last remaining Council residential unit, Hurlfield View, out to tender. The unit provides 20 beds and 7 … Full Story »

Greens welcome proposal for Solar Panels on Council homes

14th January, 2015

The Cabinet will today (Wed 14th Jan) agree a report approving plans to include solar panels on 1000 council homes as they re-roof them. Other plans include building new homes and … Full Story »

20mph schemes are better and cheaper with a whole city approach

7th January, 2015

I can’t agree with Rob Prior from Sheffield on the Move (Star 29 December) that no one drives at 20mph in Broomhill. Many local people do and they gradually influence … Full Story »