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Waste contract could be taken in house.

16th January, 2017

The spotlight is now on the Veolia waste contract which was based on building a new incinerator and continuing to feed it with enough waste. A 30 year contract was … Full Story »

Housing

Developers wriggling out of obligations

11th January, 2017

At a time when the need for affordable housing is desperate, it is saddening to see developers trying to get out of planning permission requirements that make at least some … Full Story »

Who could replace Labour?

8th January, 2017

Dear Editor,  Michael Parker asks (Star, 22nd December – http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/your-say/who-could-replace-labour-in-power-1-8301141) “who could replace Labour in power?” – pointing out that the LibDems are just as keen on privatising the city’s … Full Story »

Rally to save the Western Road Memorial Trees

4th January, 2017

Following intense pressure from tree campaigners, Councillors today voted that Western Road trees should be referred to cross party group to find the best solution. 71 in favour.1 abstain Before … Full Story »

Train action day

3rd January, 2017

Better action on rail

2nd January, 2017

The New Year above-inflation rise in train fares is our annual reminder of the failure of rail privatisation.  Supported by governments since 1994, foreign, state-owned rail companies are using profits … Full Story »

Sheffield Greens support train passengers on “Rail Fare Rises” day

2nd January, 2017

Sheffield Greens, including prospective parliamentary candidate for Sheffield Central Natalie Bennett, will be campaigning tomorrow (January 3) at Sheffield Station on the annual “Rail Fare Rises” day as commuters return … Full Story »

Tram consultation response

19th December, 2016

Good public transport is vital to Sheffield Green Party. We submitted  our response to the recent consultation on the future of Supertram as follows. Section 1: The Future of Supertram … Full Story »

Join us on the Fight for £10 March this Saturday

13th December, 2016

Next Saturday [December 17] I’m delighted to be marching with the Sheffield Needs a Pay Rise campaign. Starting from Devonshire Green at 1pm, we’ll be calling for a real living … Full Story »

Council will not implement controversial NHS Sustainability and Transformation Plan.

11th December, 2016

Sheffield Greens welcome City Council refusal to sign off NHS cuts plans Green Councillors welcomed Sheffield City Council’s refusal to sign off the local Sustainability and Transformation Plan (STP) being … Full Story »