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Councillor Webster calls for action on poor air quality in maiden speech

6th October, 2014

Broomhill councillor Brian Webster gave his maiden speech in the council chamber at the full council meeting on October 1st, proposing a Green motion calling for decisive action to tackle … Full Story »

500 die each year but Labour waters down Air Quality motion.

3rd October, 2014

At a meeting on October 1st, Sheffield councillors passed an amended version of a Green Party motion highlighting the threat that poor air quality poses to the health and well … Full Story »

Spending local

28th September, 2014

Here is the text of Douglas Johnson’s letter to the Sheffield Star in response to the article “South Yorkshire councils worst for local business spending” “Dear Editor, Sheffield City Council … Full Story »

Air strikes won’t solve Middle East problems

26th September, 2014

Speaking about proposed UK involvement in air strikes against Isis, Jon Ashe (Chair of the local Green Party) said “We totally reject the politics and methods of Isis. But the … Full Story »

Greens support action to tackle climate change

18th September, 2014

Rita Wilcock, Green Party prospective parliamentary candidate for Sheffield Heeley constituency, will speak at the Sheffield Rivers Rally on Sunday 21st September. Rita says, “I fully support this Rivers Rally, … Full Story »

Join the Sheffield River’s Rally, Sunday 21st Sept 2014

13th September, 2014

The Green Party are supporting this important action organised by Sheffield Climate Alliance. Join Sheffield Climate Alliance on a creative walk along Sheffield’s rivers… Connect with the huge People’s Climate … Full Story »

Clegg’s vision is limited to economic growth at the expense of the rights of British people.

13th September, 2014

The Green Party has long been a strong proponent of devolution of powers to the level best placed to exercise them. Peter Garbutt, Green Party Prospective Parliamentary Candidate in Hallam, said;“We … Full Story »

Cllr Jillian Creasy’s eye-witness report of Council

4th September, 2014

Full Council, Wednesday 3rd September 2014 Emergency Motion calling for resignation of Shaun Wright, the Rotherham Police and Crime Commissioner. National news cameras were there. Proposed by Labour, seconded by … Full Story »

Council approves Green approach to Libraries’ local needs

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 »

Green council motion supports 999 Call for the NHS

2nd September, 2014

Green Party councillors are calling on Sheffield City Council to support the “999 Call for the NHS” campaign in a motion to be tabled on September 3rd. On the August … Full Story »