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Boring Politicians

1st January, 2009

Dear Editor Jeremy Biggin probably has the sympathy of most Star readers when he says he is bored of politicians, (Letters 1/1/09). The current disinterest in politics is a big … Full Story »

Waste strategy not bold enough to address economic and environmental crises.

30th December, 2008

Dear Sir Our response to the Waste Strategy consultation is that it is not bold enough to address the economic and environmental crises we face. The questionnaire focusses on how … Full Story »

First have us over a barrel.

17th December, 2008

Dear Sir We are all angry about the First price rises due in January. First know that they have us over a barrel – if a barrel of oil goes … Full Story »

Green concerns about “Raising Attainment and Aspiration”

27th October, 2008

October 27th 2008 Town Hall S1 2HH Dear Sir Of course Green Councillors care about young people (Cllr Andy Sangar, Star letters, 23rd October). The Lib Dems are worried that … Full Story »

Don’t let Parkwood become an Academy

7th October, 2008

Dear Editor, Parkwood is the next school threatened with privatisation in Sheffield. A ballot is being held to see if parents want it turned into an academy which will be … Full Story »

Will the NRQ have room for local shops?

18th September, 2008

September 18th 2008 Dear Sir I do not begrudge the Star its overdramatic headline (Greens want to halt New Retail Quarter plan, Aug 28th) or Cllr Anginotti her wish to … Full Story »

A third of Sheffield households who are in fuel poverty still out in the cold

14th September, 2008

September 14th 2008 Dear Editor The Government’s suggestion that householders should borrow against their homes to partly pay for energy efficiency measures (Star 12 September) is dubious given rising debts … Full Story »

Don’t take it out on the Headteachers!

3rd September, 2008

September 3rd 2008 Dear Editor I must write to support Frank Abel (29/8/08) who pointed out that the most important improvement politicians can make in education is not necessarily expensive … Full Story »

Wind turbines-the answers

19th August, 2008

The economics of wind turbines Full Story »

Richard Caborn should listen to constituents on Post Office closures

10th August, 2008

Post Office Closures Full Story »