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Greens say Taptonville site deserves better.

24th October, 2013

Broomhill Green Party has submitted an objection to the proposals for a major housing development on the University of Sheffield’s Taptonville site in Broomhill. They say the plans aren’t good … Full Story »

Little Kelham Eco Development

19th October, 2013

Dear Sir Well done to CITU, who are developing Green Lane Works, for looking after the spectacular gateway arch which has just been added to the English Heritage Risk Register. (“Heritage At … Full Story »

Reverse the Council’s unfair parking permit increases

15th October, 2013

Sign our petition to reverse the Council’s unfair parking permit increases. We the undersigned believe the current prices for permits in Sheffield’s Parking Permit Zones are excessive and unfair. We … Full Story »

FSB backs supermarket levy campaign

14th October, 2013

The Federation of Small Businesses are backing our campaign for a levy on supermarket sales. The proposal would eventually result in more money being available to invest in local small … Full Story »

Tree discussion with Professor Ian Rotherham (part 3)

13th October, 2013

Tree discussion with Professor Ian Rotherham (part 1)

13th October, 2013

“My wife and daughter walked to nursery crying.”

12th October, 2013

Packed meeting calls for better consultation on Streetsahead work

10th October, 2013

The meeting at St Mary’s community centre was packed. Professor Ian Rotherham presented his well-received talk about the importance of urban street trees, acknowledging the benefits brought to people living … Full Story »

Urban Tree Destruction

5th October, 2013

Concerned about preserving wildlife habitats in the Sheffield area? Worried about activities of Sheffield City  Council and Amey, the private company contracted to improve and maintain our highways, including trees … Full Story »

Greens propose ‘supermarket levy’

2nd October, 2013

Green Councillors have put a motion to Sheffield City Council to use the Sustainable Communities Act and propose a supermarket levy. Motion to Full Council proposed by Cllr Jillian Creasy, … Full Story »