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Take action against Fracking

19th August, 2013

Energy companies are lining up to start fracking for shale gas throughout the UK and there are a huge number of proposed sites, some as close as Lincoln. 64% of … Full Story »

Jillian Creasy at the Peace Picnic

13th August, 2013

Remember Hiroshima and Nagasaki

13th August, 2013

Members of the Green Party joined with Sheffield CND to comemorate the victims of the atomic bombs dropped on Nagasaki and Hiroshima. The picture shows Jillian Creasy talking with Lord … Full Story »

Ecclesall Road changes will endanger cyclists

9th August, 2013

Sheffield Green Party has objected to two proposed Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) removing sections of bus lanes at Hunters Bar and Banner Cross for which a consultation ended on August … Full Story »

Greens call for IKEA free delivery to overcome air pollution problems

31st July, 2013

Sheffield Green Party have called for proper scrutiny of the air quality impacts of the proposed new IKEA store in Sheffield before granting permission. They have suggested a number of … Full Story »

Support your Credit Union.

30th July, 2013

Many people are struggling to cope with welfare benefit cuts, low wages and high unemployment as the policies of austerity bite. So it’s encouraging that the Church of England is … Full Story »

Hiroshima and Nagasaki Day. Peace Picnic with Bruce Kent and Roy Bailey

30th July, 2013

CND will commemorate Hiroshima Day on Aug 6th from 10-00 am with a presence outside the Town Hall. The Lord Mayor will attend at 11am and sign the Mayors for … Full Story »

Don’t make Sheffield a clone town.

29th July, 2013

Today Sheffield City Council announced it was pulling out of the Hammerson Sevenstone deal to look for a new developer. Sheffield Green Party Chair Jon Ashe comments : “We’ve consistently … Full Story »

Funding local democracy

16th July, 2013

Sheffield Green Party has responded to the Government’s consultation on “Taxpayer-funded pensions for councillors and other elected local office holders” as follows “Sheffield Green Party wishes to respond briefly to … Full Story »

News from the Green Fair 2013

14th July, 2013

Many thanks to everyone who contributed in any way to the Green Fair. I hope you agree it was a great success. You can see lots of photos on our … Full Story »