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Supermarkets reduce jobs

29th August, 2012

Supermarkets may say they boost business and create jobs (Star 27th August 2012) but it’s only their own business they boost, not the local shops they put out of business. … Full Story »

We’ll be supporting people with disabilities at the 28th August rally at the Sheffield Atos office

20th August, 2012

It’s been wonderful to see so many Sheffield people supporting the Olympics, including our local heptathlon heroine’s success. However, the Games that have just ended are only half the story. … Full Story »

No BNP candidates in Sheffield

12th April, 2012

On April 3rd I received information from Unite Against Fascism about election leafleting to help “make sure South Yorkshire is a fascist free zone again.” On April 4th no BNP … 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 »

Supermarket expansion plans – latest news

16th August, 2011

Letter to the Sheffield Telegraph 16th August, 2011 Dear Sir, Well done to Millhouses and Carter Knowle Community Group for their work to stop the Sainsbury’s and Tesco expansions in … Full Story »

Labour climb-down on 20s plenty

24th July, 2011

Letter to the Sheffield Telegraph 24th July 2011   Dear Sir, In February, Sheffield’s Green Councillors called for plans for a citywide 20 mph limit on residential streets (excluding main … Full Story »

Southern Cross homes- a scandal that needs addressing

20th July, 2011

  Eamonn Ward 16 July 2011 Dear Sir Sheffield Council has reassured residents and relatives that no Southern Cross homes in the city are under threat but it’s going to … Full Story »

Thank you voters

17th May, 2011

Dear Sir Sheffield Green Party would like to thank more than 18000 people who voted Green in Sheffield on May 5th. It was a Labour landslide but voters in Central … Full Story »

Jillian Creasy responds to university tuition fees

27th April, 2011

Town Hall S1 2HH Dear Sir I am a councillor in Central ward which includes a big student population from both universities.  The Sheffield Hallam decision to charge students £8500 a … Full Story »

Developers should contribute to the community

27th April, 2011

Town Hall, S1 2HH Dear Sir After the Telegraph’s overview of what each party is saying in the run up to the city council elections, the article about Sheffield’s “bid … Full Story »