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 »
10th December, 2016
In November, I wrote how the council meeting had shown the more positive side of political parties working towards the same aims. December’s was – sadly – a meeting of … Full Story »
14th November, 2015
On 3rd May 2012 the people of Sheffield voted resoundingly against an elected mayor for our city. The final tally was 65 to 35 percent – a clear majority of … Full Story »
14th August, 2015
Walkley Library was built from a financial gift to Sheffield in 1905 by Andrew Carnegie. It’s the only Carnegie Library in the city and of considerable historical significance. It’s a … Full Story »
10th March, 2015
I was at the very well attended public meeting on 4th March regarding the proposals to create a new Medical Centre and Library on the site of the present Woodseats … Full Story »
4th September, 2014
At a meeting today, Sheffield councillors unanimously approved a Green proposal which urged the Council to take a flexible approach to working with community groups that have come forward to … Full Story »
28th July, 2014
Dear Sir Community groups trying to organise volunteer-run local libraries face many more hurdles, including chasing the funding they need before taking over branches at the end of September. These emphasise the challenges when volunteers have to … Full Story »
18th May, 2014