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Paul Blomfield fails to recognise the scale of the climate problem

6th November, 2014

Paul Blomfield MP used his “Star Columnist” piece (30th October) to express his concerns about climate change and his support for initiatives by Friends of the Earth and Sheffield Renewables. … Full Story »

Greens’ leader: we can resolve UK’s industrial mess

9th November, 2013

Natalie Bennett, leader of the Green Party for England & Wales made a powerful and persuasive speech at the University of Sheffield on 7th November, arguing that the UK’s industrial … Full Story »

Councillor Andrew Cooper answers questions from Sheffield and Rotherham Greens

15th June, 2013

100 days of Labour in Sheffield

21st August, 2011

Letter to Sheffield Newspapers 21st August 2011 Sir Lots of people in Sheffield feel let down by Labour’s first 100 days in charge of Sheffield Town Hall (The Star 13 … Full Story »

Interested in Green Politics? What we’re reading:

1st August, 2011

The Spirit Level by Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett – why closing the gap between rich and poor is good for society. Ten Steps to Save the Cities from the … Full Story »

Million Climate Jobs dvd

10th June, 2011

Sheffield Green Party are excited about the release of this new dvd outlining our policy of creating a million climate jobs. See it first at Old Sharrow Junior School, South … Full Story »

The People’s Petition for a Million Climate Jobs

26th March, 2011

Please sign this petition

Greens urge the council to get moving on renewable energy

26th October, 2010

The Green Party is asking the Council to draw up a costed plan in the next six weeks to take advantage of Government green energy incentives before they are reduced … Full Story »

Birmingham massive renewable energy job-creation scheme – Sheffield must follow say Greens

11th October, 2010

Green Group leader, Cllr Jillian Creasy, is calling for Sheffield City Council to launch a local “Green New Deal” scheme to cut the city’s carbon emissions while creating hundreds of … 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 »