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Sheffield University fails on sustainability

23rd June, 2012

Sheffield Hallam has just done well to be ranked 19th out of 145 in the People & Planet Green League, up from 27th in 2011. This year they became the first … Full Story »

Labour stifle debate on waste

18th June, 2012

The Green Party motion on waste and recycling was not debated in the Council Chamber (13th June 2012) after Labour broke with protocol. Councillors heard a petition calling for recycling … Full Story »

Green motion seeks to protect recycling services.

8th June, 2012

The Green Party is calling for the Labour administration to work with the GMB union and local businesses in the city to find better ways of managing the city’s waste. … Full Story »

History: 2002-the incinerator election

5th June, 2012

Greens call for a regional approach to help improve recycling.

18th October, 2011

Dear Sir Three letters about recycling (Telegraph, 13th October) raise important questions. The answers illustrate the difficulties faced by the council as it seeks to improve the waste collection service. … Full Story »

100 days of Labour in Sheffield

21st August, 2011

Letter to Sheffield Newspapers 21st August 2011 Sir Lots of people in Sheffield feel let down by Labour’s first 100 days in charge of Sheffield Town Hall (The Star 13 … Full Story »

Interested in Green Politics? What we’re reading:

1st August, 2011

The Spirit Level by Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett – why closing the gap between rich and poor is good for society. Ten Steps to Save the Cities from the … Full Story »

Greens highlight privatisation and outsourcing in amendments

2nd June, 2011

Green Councillors Rob Murphy and Jillian Creasy have put amendments to two motions at the June 1st full council meeting, highlighting the past failings of Labour and the Lib Dems. … Full Story »

Greens criticise labour for failing to halt cuts

7th March, 2011

Sheffield Green Party has criticised local Labour councillors for not taking action to safeguard vital services for vulnerable people. The Green Party put forward an amendment to the Council budget, … Full Story »

Greens object to importing waste

26th January, 2011

Sheffield Green Party has objected to Veolia’s planning application to import waste from surrounding authorities, and is urging others to object too. Greens previously supported the successful campaign to get … Full Story »