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Sharron Massey explains why she is protesting about the Bedroom Tax

17th March, 2013

Bedroom Tax Protest in Sheffield

16th March, 2013

Graham Wroe today spoke out for the Greens at the Bedroom Tax demonstration, outside the Town Hall. He said “The Bedroom Tax is a disgrace because it is an attack … Full Story »

Council Tax up £4.32 for poorest households

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 »

Labour Councillors stifle debate at budget meeting

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 »

Sheffield Green Party calls for fairer council budget

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 »

Green Party budget amendment

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 »

Greens respond to Sheffield Anti Cuts Alliance

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 »

Less than 50p a week for our children’s futures

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 »

Bearing the brunt of the austerity cuts

23rd February, 2013

Responding to the Fairness Commission, Nick Clegg outlines the rise in the income tax threshold to £9,440 in April. But Nick doesn’t mention the cut in the top rate of … Full Story »

Greens object to West Street lap dancing club.

18th February, 2013

 Central ward councillor Rob Murphy has objected to the lap dancing application by Steel House in the city centre ward he represents. It will be considered by the Planning Committee … Full Story »