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Sheffield needs “future proofing”.

7th November, 2010

It’s a shame that Labour and the Lib Dems see the publishing of the Sustainable Cities report as an opportunity to bicker about recycling rates (The Star 1 Nov 2010). … Full Story »

Greens Call For A Living Wage For All

6th November, 2010

The Council administration confirmed at Full Council last week that, pending agreement with the Unions, a Living Wage will be introduced in Council next April. The Living Wage will guarantee … Full Story »

Local Community calls for youth centre to go ahead

5th November, 2010

About 200 people have signed a petition asking the coalition government to release the promised money for a new youth centre in Lowfield. The petition has been submitted to the … Full Story »

Sheffield Greens join protest march after “Budget to destroy a million jobs”

22nd October, 2010

Sheffield Green Party will be joining the march from Sheffield University to the TUC rally at the Town Hall on Saturday October 23rd. Green Party Cllr Jillian Creasy said, “We … Full Story »

Greens to challenge Labour in Manor Castle by-election.

11th October, 2010

Local Green candidate Graham Wroe aims to be the main challenger to Labour in the Manor Castle by-election on October 21st. Graham comments : “I was a leading campaigner in … Full Story »

Rally against the cuts

3rd September, 2010

Speech by Bernard Little, Co-chair Sheffield Green Party, Sheffield 3rd September 2010. Draconian cuts in vital investment and public services are being driven by a government committed to serving corporate … Full Story »

Greens want better protection for local shops.

1st September, 2010

Sheffield Green Party has called for better protection and support for small and independent local shops. This in turn will help local communities and reduce unnecessary travel. David Hayes, the … Full Story »

Greens say go on council renewable energy opportunity

31st August, 2010

A Green Party motion to the September Ist Sheffield council meeting will urge the council to act quickly to take advan tage of relaxed rules on renewable energy generation. From … Full Story »

Hours wasted in Council Chamber

29th August, 2010

From the Sheffield Star Published Date: 28 August 2010 By Richard Marsden News Reporter A COUNCILLOR has hit out at hours of debates at Sheffield Town Hall being “wasted” by … Full Story »

Norwich Greens aim to control Council

23rd August, 2010