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Air pollution petition presented to Council

10th April, 2017

I presented a 1220 signature petition seeking an urgent new Sheffield air pollution action plan at the April 5th council meeting. Cllr Mazher Iqbal, Cabinet member for Infrastructure and Transport, … Full Story »

“Enough is Enough” – opposition councillors unite against Labour

5th April, 2017

Today (05/04/17) opposition Councillors walked out of the meeting of Full Council after the suspension of Green Councillor Alison Teal. Cllr. Teal was asked to leave the chamber by the … Full Story »

Sheffield Greens demand urgent air pollution action

1st April, 2017

Greens are calling for an urgent new air pollution plan in a motion to council on April 5th as part of their Let Sheffield Breathe! campaign. More than 1150 people … Full Story »

Sheffield Green Councillor thanks residents and calls for ‘Crookesmoor Boys’ memorial trees to be preserved

22nd March, 2017

Sheffield Green Councillor Magid Magid spoke on Sunday at a memorial event for soldiers from Crookesmoor School who lost their lives in WWI. Trees were planted a century ago to … Full Story »

Douglas Johnson

Sheffield Greens respond to Cllr Scott’s Library Claims

22nd March, 2017

It is not often I write to newspapers to accuse politicians of not telling the truth. However, I was very disappointed by the letter from Cllr Jack Scott on 9th … Full Story »

Greens welcome news that protestors will no longer face arrest

15th March, 2017

The Sheffield Green Party has welcomed the statement by South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner Alan Billings that the police will no longer be arresting peaceful tree protestors under the … Full Story »

Sheffield Greens call for action on air quality and support Trees for Cities

10th March, 2017

Sheffield Greens have welcomed increased pressure to improve air quality across the country, and are once again calling on Sheffield City Council to urgently take action on dangerous levels of … Full Story »

Cllr Douglas Johnson’s Speech proposing the Green budget amendment, 3 March 2017

8th March, 2017

Lord Mayor, I am pleased to introduce the Green Party’s budget amendment. Let me say from the start that the Green Party has always had an unequivocal position in relation … Full Story »

Charges against Green Party Councillor dropped

3rd March, 2017

Sheffield Greens have welcomed news that charges against Councillor Alison Teal, representing Nether Edge and Sharrow Ward, have been dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service. Cllr Teal was arrested in … Full Story »

Douglas Johnson

A Green Budget to protect public services and make the city a better place to live

3rd March, 2017

Sheffield Green councillors have delivered an amendment to Sheffield City Council’s proposed budget for 2017/18. The proposed Green Party amendments would secure additional funding for vital public services, particularly social … Full Story »