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Tea and biscuits- the real scandal

17th August, 2010

The £21713 spent on tea, sandwiches and biscuits at council meetings clearly should have been noticed and acted upon by the Lib Dems before their emergency budget was pushed through. … Full Story »

Greens question LibDem recycling figures

12th August, 2010

The Green Party is questioning the increase in recycling rates being trumpeted by the Lib Dems. Cllr Creasy said, “We welcome better waste management in the city, but council officers … Full Story »

Jan Wilson

6th August, 2010

From Sheffield City Council Website It is with great sadness that we can inform you that Cllr Jan Wilson passed away on Monday evening (August 2). Jan asked for her … Full Story »

Cuts to Sheffield Futures could have been avoided

6th August, 2010

Dear Sir Sheffield Futures budget cut of £700,000 and the threat to 95 jobs will damage young people and the city as a whole. It will make it difficult for … Full Story »

Green’s budget for jobs and young people

29th July, 2010

Sheffield Green Party has put forward alternative proposals for Sheffield Council’s budget, while stressing again that spending cuts are unnecessary and unfair. The Greens’ alternative budget emphasises job creation and the safeguarding … Full Story »

Greens say spending cuts are unneccessary

26th July, 2010

Sheffield Green Party has stressed again that the coalition Government’s spending cuts are unnecessary and unfair. And the Greens have also spoken out  against the Sheffield Lib Dem Council’s cuts. … Full Story »

Budget Cuts not necessary says Green Deputy leader in Sheffield.

11th July, 2010

The national deputy leader of the Green Party spoke out in Sheffield this weekend against the cuts both nationally and in the city. Speaking at the national conference of Green … Full Story »

Cuts are not an economic inevitability. They are an ideological choice

22nd June, 2010

Speech at Trade Council Rally in response to coalition government budget announcement. Sheffield Town Hall steps 22nd June 2010. Delivered by Co-Chair Sheffield Green Party Bernard Little. “Cuts to public … Full Story »

Every voice should count

6th June, 2010

Caroline Lucas has been elected as the Green Party’s first MP. This was an amazing victory in the face of media obsession with just three leaders, huge donations to the … Full Story »

Greens hold balance of power

19th May, 2010

Green Party councillors are once again holding the balance of power between the much larger Lib Dem and Labour groups on the City Council,alongside Cllr FrankTaylor, an Independent. Cllr Jillian … Full Story »