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Alison Teal

People before profit

20th April, 2016

The long-awaited legal verdict on the trees injunction is overdue as I write this on April 17th. What will the court say about the actions of Sheffield Council in consulting with local people? The … Full Story »

Vote Green in Nether Edge & Sharrow

20th April, 2016

Your candidates Your 3 votes can elect 3 Green councillors in the new Nether Edge & Sharrow ward. Your Green Party candidates Alison Teal, Steve Barnard and Rob Cole live … Full Story »

The Green Party launches its council election campaign on Friday 15th April – with a full slate of candidates in Sheffield.

15th April, 2016

Speaking at the national launch in Bristol, Green Party leader, Natalie Bennett’s speech will cover: · Greens standing over 1,500 candidates on 5 May 2016 · Runaway Party Election Broadcast … Full Story »

Tax avoidance is immoral and should be illegal say Sheffield Greens

9th April, 2016

Fascinating archive tapes of British spy Kim Philby training East German spies have just been broadcast. Philby advised that, even if faced with incriminating evidence, you should deny everything. That’s … Full Story »

Greens want an EU that puts social justice, workers rights and environmental protection first.

1st April, 2016

Debate about the EU can easily disappoint those wanting balanced information and thoughtful arguments, so it makes sense for political parties to be clear about where they stand and why. … Full Story »

Councillor Rob Murphy on Talking Sheffield

26th March, 2016

https://vimeo.com/160259829  

Public Health England delay report into health effects of incinerators

23rd March, 2016

Back in 2001 Greenpeace occupied the Bernard Road incinerator and painted “Toxic Crime” on the chimney. At that time the incinerator was the most polluting in the country and there … Full Story »

Sheffield People Deserve Better: Green Councillors Oppose ‘Bad Deal’ on Devolution

21st March, 2016

Green councillors have voted against the ratification of the Sheffield City Region ‘devolution deal,’ after Labour and LibDem councillors rejected a Green amendment (below) calling for a “return to negotiations … Full Story »

Greens call for more money for public transport

21st March, 2016

Speaker for the Green Group on Sheffield Council, Cllr Rob Murphy called on the Council to investigate alternative forms of funding for bus services. The demand was made at the … Full Story »

Greens welcome South Yorkshire Pensions Authority’s climate change policy

20th March, 2016

Sheffield Green Party welcomes South Yorkshire Pensions Authority’s new Climate Change Policy on investment activity and shareholder engagement. The decision was agreed at SYPA’s meeting on March 17th 2016.  The … Full Story »