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Dear Editor, The increase in uncollected council tax of £4.2 million (£13m in unpaid Sheffield council tax, 18 August) almost matches the Government’s cut in council tax benefit of £4.6 … Full Story »

Sheffield Greens support the “People’s March for the NHS” Sheffeld Green Party members are playing an active part in the People’s March for the NHS as it passes through Sheffield … Full Story »

Dear SirThe opening of a new supermarket always comes with a claimed “jobs boost”. But research shows an average net loss of 276 full time jobs within 6 miles of new stores located outside … Full Story »

1129 workers died when the Rana Plaza clothing factory collapsed in Bangladesh last year. Textiles and garments are Bangladesh’s biggest exports and the industry provides vital jobs for women. British retailers … Full Story »

Sheffield’s Green Party Councillors are asking why the Sheffield Council submission to the Government’s consultation opposed an M1 60mph speed limit to improve air quality. The submission broke with the agreed Air Quality … Full Story »

Dear Sir Community groups trying to organise volunteer-run local libraries face many more hurdles, including chasing the funding they need before taking over branches at the end of September. These emphasise the challenges when volunteers have to … Full Story »

A new Jarrow Crusade is passing through Sheffield later this August. The marchers are campaigning to save our NHS. You can read all about the march here. Started by a … Full Story »

Green Councillor Jillian Creasy and other local Greens took part in the 26 July Sheffield rally in support of Palestinians in Gaza. Cllr Jillian Creasy said: “We deplore the recent killing of one … Full Story »

Sheffield Green Party have submitted the following comment on the Winter Maintenance consultation.  “Sheffield Green Party believes that the priority of the Winter Maintenance service should be to ensure that … Full Story »