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The Green Party offers real solutions to issues like jobs, housing, poverty, education and climate change

19th May, 2009

A lot of people are unhappy with the major political parties. Many will choose to use their vote in the European elections as a protest. The Government is dishonest and … Full Story »

BNP say “Holocaust was not all bad”

16th May, 2009

Dear Sir I note that Marlene Guest, Rotherham BNP leader, said in the Star on May 14th “Some of these people who are objecting should come to one of our … Full Story »

Cllr Scriven should show real leadership in continuing to pursue ways to re-open and strengthen the PO network.

12th May, 2009

Council leader Paul Scriven is correct in saying (Telegraph, May 7) that I, as a member of the Council’s cross-party working group on post offices (PO’s), voted for the Council’s … Full Story »

Don’t throw jobs away say Greens

6th May, 2009

The Greens say the Council could create jobs in the city by repairing, re-using and repairing goods. Their comments came as the Lib Dems launched their ‘Buy it Naked’ campaign … Full Story »

Greens thank groups that opposed Mottram By-pass

6th May, 2009

Sheffield Green Party has proposed a motion to the Full Council on Wednesday thanking the local residents and environmental groups that opposed the Mottram Tintwistle Bypass. The withdrawl of the … Full Story »

Greens say Council should do more for Post Offices

5th May, 2009

The Greens have called on the Council to do more to help Post Offices threatened with permanent closure. A Green motion to full council seeks support for a five point … Full Story »

Greens want Government to reveal local spending plans

5th May, 2009

The Green Party is calling on the government to produce Local Spending Reports so that people can have a say in how their money is spent under the Sustainable Communities … Full Story »

Stop discrimination against working mothers

4th May, 2009

Sir, An anonymous writer identified the numerous ways people won’t appear in increasingly meaningless unemployment statistics (Star letters 30 April). There is a new addition which is kicking in right … Full Story »

20mph Zones – Government must go further say Greens

21st April, 2009

Responding to today’s announcement of a government consultation on reducing speed limits in residential areas and around schools, the Green Party has called for the government to show greater courage … Full Story »

Green politicians support windfarm at Sheephouse Heights

21st April, 2009

Green Party politicians in Sheffield have come out in support of the windfarm at Sheephouse Heights, on the border of Sheffield and Barnsley near Stocksbridge. Local Stocksbridge Town Councillor Dan … Full Story »