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M1 speed limit reduction rejected

14th July, 2014

Dear Sir, Speed costs lives. Everyone knows that tens of thousands of people are killed or injured every year  in road traffic accidents,  but there is less awareness of the … Full Story »

Government to reduce energy efficiency requirements for new buildings.

13th July, 2014

Dear Editor Government plans to help property developers by reducing energy efficiency are being debated in Parliament this week.  They will mean new blocks of flats in Sheffield city centre … Full Story »

Join us tomorrow on the TTIP (Big Bad Law) day of action

11th July, 2014

11 July 2014 Meet at Sheffield Town Hall 11.45am. Peter Garbutt writes “There will be speeches from a few well-chosen organisations, and we’ll be handing out as much literature as … Full Story »

Open letter from the Green Party in support of public sector workers

10th July, 2014

Sheffield Greens were out in force today to support the march and rally of striking public sector workers. Leading members of the national party wrote this letter in support of … Full Story »

Councillor Creasy to attend the Freedom Ride court protest.

6th July, 2014

Councillor Jillian Creasy will attend the protest at Sheffield Magistrates Court tomorrow at 9.15am in support of the two Freedom Riders members appearing in court. She said “The Freedom Riders … Full Story »

Report of Sheffield City Council Meeting 2nd July 2014

5th July, 2014

Here is a brief overview of the Full Council meeting on 2nd July. The full agenda can be found here. 4. Public questions and communications – there was a petition … Full Story »

Fracking demo

5th July, 2014

Sheffield Greens are today supporting an anti fracking demonstration in Sheffield. Green Group leader, Cllr Jillian Creasy said:   “I will be joining Green Party members from Sheffield and South Yorkshire … Full Story »

Greens stand against unethical corporations

1st July, 2014

Sheffield Green Party councillors are asking Sheffield City council to refuse to give contracts to companies with inadequate human rights records. Their motion to council on July 2nd asks the … Full Story »

Greens welcome the Tour de France

1st July, 2014

Dear Sir The Tour De France is the world’s largest annual sporting event. 12 million people watch it live each year joining 3.5 billion watching on TV worldwide. On Sunday, narrow streets, sharp turns and … Full Story »

No to G4S in Sheffield

29th June, 2014

Please sign the petition to back SYMAAG’s campaign to stop G4S. SYMAAG (South Yorkshire Migration and Asylum Action Group) invite you to join them on Wednesday 2nd July at 1pm at Sheffield Town Hall to … Full Story »