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Demo opposing masive cuts to Childrens Services

18th January, 2013

Sheffield Green Party will be supporting the demonstration and march tomorrow against proposed cuts to Children’s Services in Sheffield from 11am. The following comment is submitted by Spokesperson, Douglas Johnson :  … Full Story »

Real clothes for the Emperor: Facing the challenges of climate change

14th January, 2013

Peter Garbutt writes: We’re all aware that climate change is happening. Whether it’s our wet summers ruining our holidays, and worse, our crops, sending food prices soaring; or events further … Full Story »

Councillor Murphy says cuts are a disgrace.

13th January, 2013

Comment by Green Councillor Rob Murphy on today’s announcement regarding massive cuts to Council services. “The cuts being made to Sheffield’s council budget are a disgrace. Unlike many big corporations … Full Story »

Benefits under attack. Councillor Duncan Kerr on the Welfare Reform act.

12th January, 2013

On 9th January Councillor Duncan Kerr gave an excellent talk on the Welfare Reform Act. He showed that this is not “Reform” but a massive attack on the poorest people … Full Story »

Benefits under attack. Duncan Kerr on the Welfare Reform Act

12th January, 2013

 

Join the fight to save Early Years Education

10th January, 2013

The Demonstration has been called in response to the brutal cuts which Sheffield City Council are proposing to inflict upon our communities who are already suffering from the Government’s austerity … Full Story »

Greens say more action needed for the low-paid and those on benefits

10th January, 2013

 Commenting on the living wage proposals for today’s Sheffield Council Cabinet meeting, local Greens’ chairperson Jon Ashe said “We’ve been pushing for a living wage for Council workers for over … Full Story »

Greens furious as Recycoal given go ahead.

10th January, 2013

Jenny Patient spoke at the recent Council meeting on behalf of Sheffield Campaign against Climate Change to object to the proposal for the new “Recycoal” plant in Chapeltown. She quoted … Full Story »

Have your say about Early Years in Sheffield

7th January, 2013

Download and circulate this leaflet Parents and Carers Please Go Along and Have Your Say About Early Years in Sheffield These cuts will hit the most vulnerable the hardest. The … Full Story »

Sign the petition to stop the cuts in early years support

7th January, 2013

Please sign this petition. We the undersigned recognise that Sheffield’s Community Nurseries and Children’s Centres provide universal, culturally sensitive, high quality education and care as well as preventative services for … Full Story »