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The people must decide on elected mayor.

15th July, 2015

Dear Editor Communities Minister Greg Clark says “there is absolutely no forcing” on devolution and imposing an elected mayor. But, in his interview with the Star (July 11th), he keeps … Full Story »

Green Party unites Sheffield Council opposition in support for PR

8th June, 2015

Last week’s meeting of Sheffield Council debated the First Past the Post electoral system. A Green Amendment calling for a fairer and more proportional system was supported by UKIP and Lib … Full Story »

Questions about compulsory voting, sustainable energy and media ownership

19th February, 2015

Natalie Bennett speaks in Sheffield

19th February, 2015

Councillor Andrew Cooper welcomes a crowded audience to St George’s lecture theatre at the University of Sheffield. http://youtu.be/wi0Zz1Yj6CU Councillor Jillian Creasy, the “Caroline Lucas of the North”! http://youtu.be/jk7AJZ0Ol9g Natalie Bennett, … Full Story »

Sheffield Young Greens prepare for Voter Registration Day

4th February, 2015

On Thursday 5th February Amelia Womack, national Green Party Deputy Leader, will be joining the Sheffield Young Greens for a day of action in the city, marking National Voter Registration Day. The Young Greens … Full Story »

Is this devolution? Is it what Sheffield people want?

28th November, 2014

In the last few weeks the Government has proposed that Northern Cities, particularly Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield get a form of devolution. Greater Manchester’s councils have already committed themselves, including … Full Story »

Green Councillors call for debate on devolved powers for Sheffield

25th November, 2014

Sheffield Green councillors have submitted a motion for the full council meeting on December 3rd, calling for the public to be able to have their say on the proposed devolution … Full Story »

Votes for 16 year olds

6th December, 2012

No, Sheffield is not set for a single party system!

12th May, 2012

12th May 2012 Dear Sir The Green Party believes in multi-party government. The whole point of electing councillors and MPs is so they can represent a range of views within … Full Story »

Vote No on Thursday

27th April, 2012

When you vote on May 3rd think about Doncaster where there is a referendum to scrap the elected mayor. After Donnygate and two terms of Mayor Martin Winter voters registered … Full Story »