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Greens relaunch Waste Strategy

10th November, 2008

The Green Party has relaunched its own waste strategy ahead of the Lib Dem’s consultation on waste management. The Greens explain which are the most important items to take out … Full Story »

Lib Dems block Green moves for cheaper fares

10th November, 2008

10th November 2008 At Wednesday’s Full Council Meeting the new Liberal Democrat administration rejected a Green Party proposal for a feasibility study into providing a maximum weekend fare of £1 … Full Story »

Barriers wont improve fare collecting system

10th November, 2008

Dear Editor East Midlands Trains position regarding installing barriers at Sheffield Station is now totally incredible. Every law abiding citizen agrees that a sensible system should be found to ensure … Full Story »

Stop the boom, boom, boom mentality.

2nd November, 2008

November 2nd 2008 Dear Sir or Madam, When the bosses of Robin Hood Airport say their expansion plans will not be affected by the credit crunch (Star 31st October) they … 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 »

Lobby MP’s about the Post Office Card Account

26th October, 2008

October 26th 2008 The following letter was published in the Sheffield Telegraph today. Please lobby your MP and ask him/her to sign EDM 1506 as a matter of urgency and … Full Story »

A better use for £500 billion…

14th October, 2008

October 14th 2008 Dear Editor, The government has attempted to bail out our flawed financial system in the hope that we can return to business as usual, as if nothing … Full Story »

Green Party supports Keep Trade Local campaign

10th October, 2008

10th October 2008 The Federation of small businesses is intensifying its campaign to save independant shops and pubs. They are mounting an exhibition at Castle Markets tomorrow, Friday 10th October. … Full Story »

Greens want £500 billion to create jobs not bail out banks

9th October, 2008

Sheffield Green Party are pressing for a “Green New Deal”, investing in jobs that will benefit us all in the future. Cllr Bernard Little comments : “The government bail out … 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 »