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We need to stay in to reform the EU

29th February, 2016

On June 23 every one of us has an equal vote in the referendum, and an equal chance to have a say in the future of our country. The Green … Full Story »

Canvassers show their love for the Green Party on Valentine’s Day.

15th February, 2016

There was a fantastic turnout on Sunday, 14th February, for the Green Party City Ward door knocking in Kelham Island. A huge thanks to the 19 people who turned up … Full Story »

Sheffield Greens support junior doctors’ action

11th February, 2016

The Green Party here in Sheffield and across the country supports and applauds the action taken by the junior doctors.  In spite of plenty of adverse press reports, they have … Full Story »

Opening up the Amey contract

10th February, 2016

In 2012 Sheffield’s new Labour administration signed a Highways Private Finance Initiative (PFI) deal with Amey that will cost taxpayers £2.2 billion over 25 years. The contract was negotiated by … Full Story »

Lessons Sheffield Council and Amey should learn from Sandygate Rd saga

9th February, 2016

The restoration of white lines to the centre of Sandygate Rd ends a 7 month saga from which lessons need to be learned by Amey and the Council. The cost … Full Story »

Lib Dems negotiated the Amey tree contract.

3rd February, 2016

Councillor Otten rightly calls for Sheffield City Council to “restore faith by taking responsibility” and bring about a “moratorium on tree felling until a citywide tree strategy is in place”, … Full Story »

Don’t blame the bus drivers!

3rd February, 2016

Drivers have again been getting earache from passengers as buses run late in Sheffield due to roadworks. But they don’t make any of the decisions that delay passengers. When a … Full Story »

How to stop the lights going out.

1st February, 2016

Within the past few days concerns have been raised about whether we have enough electricity generating capacity to keep the lights on over the next decade. The Institution of Mechanical … Full Story »

Sheffield Council should exploit any opportunity to safeguard public assets

24th January, 2016

With reference to your article of January 7th (‘Relax rules to save Sheffield pubs for the community’, Sheffield Telegraph), I agree with Dave Pickersgill of Sheffield and District CAMRA, that Sheffield … Full Story »

Trees are essential to healthy urban living

23rd January, 2016

Mrs Mason is entitled to her opinion (Tree petitioners are full of self-interest, The Star, 13 January 2016), but the fact is that many thousands of people have signed petitions … Full Story »