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Stop the cuts to ESOL provision

18th February, 2013

The coalition Government are currently making so many cuts that some are being given very little publicity. One such planned cut is the massive axe that is planned to fall … Full Story »

Greens object to West Street lap dancing club.

18th February, 2013

 Central ward councillor Rob Murphy has objected to the lap dancing application by Steel House in the city centre ward he represents. It will be considered by the Planning Committee … Full Story »

Europe: “the 3 yeses”

11th February, 2013

This article by Steve Barnard was first published in South Yorkshire Politics. The Green Party was quick to respond positively to David Cameron’s largely negative speech on Europe last month. … Full Story »

Greens call to stop Public Transport cuts

5th February, 2013

Sheffield Green Party has called on members of South Yorkshire’s Integrated Transport Authority to reject proposals to remove over £2m from the area’s public transport budget. The Greens say the … Full Story »

Greens call for proper Children’s Services consultation

5th February, 2013

Green Councillor Rob Murphy has called on Sheffield Council to halt their proposed changes to early years services until there has been a proper consultation. He has submitted an amendment … Full Story »

Green Party broadly welcomes Sheffield Fairness Commission report

4th February, 2013

Sheffield Green Party has broadly welcomed the Fairness Commission report  and its recommendations for action. Spokesperson Jason Leman comments : “We can see the need for action in this report. … Full Story »

Why we must fight for our children’s futures

1st February, 2013

The following article from Sheffield Green Party chair, Jon Ashe, was published in the Sheffield Star’s ‘Viewpoint’ on 1st February 2013: We must fight for children’s futures I stood out … Full Story »

Councillor Creasy reflects on the differences Green Party Councillors have made to Housing in Central Ward.

27th January, 2013

Weather-proof housing in Sheffield The two (formerly three) Green Councillors in Sheffield represent Central ward which includes two big council estates consisting of tower blocks and maisonettes. From around 2004, … Full Story »

Greens comment on Labour’s “Fair Deal”

25th January, 2013

  Sheffield Green Party has actively supported a range of campaigns over the last two years aimed at fighting the cuts, including Sheffield Save our NHS and saving Early Years … Full Story »

Greens oppose Labour changes to council tax benefit scheme

23rd January, 2013

Sheffield Greens have opposed changes to the council tax benefit scheme which were brought to full council today. It will cap Council Tax Support (CTS) at 77% for working age … Full Story »