This is an archive site. For recent Sheffield Green Party news and information go to sheffieldgreenparty.org.uk

You are here » ‘Council’

Greens call to stop Public Transport cuts

5th February, 2013

Sheffield Green Party has called on members of South Yorkshire’s Integrated Transport Authority to reject proposals to remove over £2m from the area’s public transport budget. The Greens say the … Full Story »

Greens call for proper Children’s Services consultation

5th February, 2013

Green Councillor Rob Murphy has called on Sheffield Council to halt their proposed changes to early years services until there has been a proper consultation. He has submitted an amendment … Full Story »

Green Party broadly welcomes Sheffield Fairness Commission report

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 »

Why we must fight for our children’s futures

1st February, 2013

The following article from Sheffield Green Party chair, Jon Ashe, was published in the Sheffield Star’s ‘Viewpoint’ on 1st February 2013: We must fight for children’s futures I stood out … Full Story »

Councillor Creasy reflects on the differences Green Party Councillors have made to Housing in Central Ward.

27th January, 2013

Weather-proof housing in Sheffield The two (formerly three) Green Councillors in Sheffield represent Central ward which includes two big council estates consisting of tower blocks and maisonettes. From around 2004, … Full Story »

Greens oppose Labour changes to council tax benefit scheme

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 »

Save Highfield Adventure Playground

22nd January, 2013

The Friends of Highfield Adventure Playground need your help. Please support their campaign by signing the petition and liking the Facebook page.  Activity Sheffield are proposing to withdraw staff from … Full Story »

Save Early Years Services Demo

19th January, 2013

Hundreds of parents and children braved the cold to demonstrate against the Council’s decision to cut Sheffield’s Early Years Services.  Green Councillor Rob Murphy joined the speakers against the cuts. … Full Story »

Demo opposing masive cuts to Childrens Services

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 »

Councillor Murphy says cuts are a disgrace.

13th January, 2013

Comment by Green Councillor Rob Murphy on today’s announcement regarding massive cuts to Council services. “The cuts being made to Sheffield’s council budget are a disgrace. Unlike many big corporations … Full Story »