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“My streets have been privatised, my trees have been privatised and my complaints have been privatised.”

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 »

Greens call for parking profits to be given back to residents

10th December, 2016

Sheffield Green Party has called for a price cut for residents’ parking permits after the recent announcement of huge profits in the city’s parking budget. They say the residents, some … Full Story »

Natalie Bennett calls for “No Confidence” vote on Sheffield Council

7th December, 2016

Ventnor Place felling shows council leadership has lost control of the tree situation.

6th December, 2016

Green Councillors have reacted to the felling of another popular tree on Ventnor Place by referring to their motion of ‘no confidence’ in the council leadership. The statements below come … Full Story »

Bryan Lodge apology says nothing about the real issue.

5th December, 2016

Cllr Bryan Lodge has issued an apology for the disgraceful events that occurred with the tree-felling at Rustlings Rd last month. That apology said nothing about the real underlying issue, … Full Story »

Cllr Rob Murphy

Greens call vote of ‘no confidence’ over Rustlings Rd raid

29th November, 2016

Green councillors are calling for a vote of ‘no confidence’ in the council leadership, after concerns about the heavy-handed and authoritarian nature of the tree-felling raid on Rustlings Road on … Full Story »

Rally supporting Sheffield tree protesters on 1st December

29th November, 2016

Supporters of two protestors are holding a rally outside Sheffield Magistrates’ court on 1st December at 9am. Natalie Bennett, former Leader of the Green Party, will address a rally in … Full Story »

A backwards looking budget

28th November, 2016

Chancellor Philip Hammond had the opportunity in the Autumn Statement to change direction on austerity and breathe new life in to our ailing economy. He had the chance to invest … Full Story »

Heavy-handed tactics on 17th November

28th November, 2016

The dawn raid on Rustlings Rd, approved and authorised by the Labour council, shocked not only sleepy residents, but people across the country. Woken in the early hours by police, … Full Story »

Please support tree protesters outside Magistrates Court on Thursday at 9am.

27th November, 2016