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There are two important demonstations in Sheffield this Saturday. SYMAAG have organised a “Sheffield Welcomes Refugees” march and rally. Speakers include Shami Chakrabati from Liberty,  refugees who have been welcomed … Full Story »

There is a new Fracking Issues page here.

In January the Government told MPs: “We have agreed an outright ban on fracking in national parks and sites of special scientific interest (SSSI)”. In mid-July the pledge on SSSIs … Full Story »

I agree with Mr Donnison, who says that political campaigns should focus on policies (Sheffield Telegraph Letters, 16th April). In fact the leaflet he refers to does exactly that. It … Full Story »

The Green Party today welcomed Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee report calling for a moratorium on Fracking in the UK. The Report said Fracking is incompatible with UK policy to reduce … Full Story »

Sheffield Greens are today supporting an anti fracking demonstration in Sheffield. Green Group leader, Cllr Jillian Creasy said:   “I will be joining Green Party members from Sheffield and South Yorkshire … Full Story »

Sheffield Green Party spokesperson Jon Ashe comments : “This is a desperate attempt by the coalition government to bribe councils to approve fracking in local communities. We’re pleased that our motion … Full Story »

Green Councillors on Sheffield City Council won the full support of the Labour administration for their motion on fracking. The motion refers to the evidence about the dangers of fracking, … Full Story »

Sheffield’s Green councillors are putting a motion against fracking at the full council meeting on September 4th. Fracking is the controversial method of getting gas from shale rock by injecting … Full Story »