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The Council must act on promise to be fossil free by 2050

20th December, 2015

Green Party leader Natalie Bennett said on the global climate deal “What matters now is whether governments put their words into action at home.” We need councils to act as well – … Full Story »

Anger as Amey post 14 day notices on trees over festive season.

20th December, 2015

A classic tactic for unpopular actions or consultations is to do it during holidays when many people are away and campaigns struggle to find people to mobilise. So there is understandable … Full Story »

From our correspondents in Paris

11th December, 2015

Sheffield Green Party members Heather Hunt and Nick Nuttgens are currently in Paris for the Climate talks. Heather writes Another world is possible, necessary and urgent. This is the message … Full Story »

Boilers on prescription?

8th December, 2015

Cold homes kill. And obsolete boilers are a big contributor to carbon emissions and dangerous gases in Britain. They cause health problems, which also cost the taxpayer a lot through … Full Story »

Rob Cole speaks at the Stop the War demo.

6th December, 2015

Rob Cole spoke for the Green Party at a demonstration opposing the decision to bomb Syria on Saturday. He said “So here we are again, 12 years after we were … Full Story »

Sheffield Greens support Junior Doctors

30th November, 2015

Sheffield Green councillors will submit a motion at Wednesday’s Sheffield City Council meeting calling upon the council to support junior doctors in their ongoing dispute with the government over pay … Full Story »

Greens call for better consultation on school places.

29th November, 2015

Sheffield Green Party has submitted a response to the School Places consultation, arguing that to get the best outcome for education in the City, changes need to be made to … Full Story »

Don’t bomb Syria. Write to your MP.

27th November, 2015

Caroline Lucas has joined with Brian Eno, Frankie Boyle, John Pilger, Jeremy Hardy, Mark Serwotka, Tariq Ali, Kate Hudson, Andrew Murray and any more, in writing a letter to beg … Full Story »

Council treat residents as an inconvenience

23rd November, 2015

Last week Sheffield Council’s Cabinet gave the go ahead for another attempt at renegotiating the Highways PFI with Amey. Unfortunately the important parts of the report were once again restricted … Full Story »

Listen to the bus drivers SYPTE!

22nd November, 2015

From talking to bus drivers, it’s clear that changes to Sheffield bus routes are not just experiencing teething troubles. Drivers often have journey times that are impossible to meet and … Full Story »