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Greens support ‘Shhh’ action at Central Library

7th February, 2011

Sheffield Green Party supported the Central Library “Shhh” action as part of the National Day of Action for Libraries on February 5th. Central ward Cllr Jillian Creasy commented : “The … Full Story »

Council agrees Greens’ Call for 20mph limits

7th February, 2011

Sheffield Council agreed at their last Thursday (2nd Feb) to back a Green Party call for a city-wide 20 mph limit on residential roads. The ruling Liberal Democrat administration was … Full Story »

Shhhh! Save our Libraries.

5th February, 2011

Road safety money should be targetted where it will save most lives

2nd February, 2011

Dear Editor Paul Licence doubts if Labour’s “favoured area” policy closes the poverty gap. Tragically the Liberal Democrats have taken away much needed money allocated to road safety from the … Full Story »

Greens object to delay on road safety

2nd February, 2011

Sheffield Green Party have submitted a Motion to the Council Meeting on February 2nd calling for the implementation of a 20mph speed limit on residential streets (excluding main roads). They … Full Story »

Stop the Cuts Demo

28th January, 2011

Come and join us on Saturday, 12.00 noon Weston Park. Bernard Little is speaking.

Greens welcome report on 20mph speed limit

26th January, 2011

Sheffield Greens have welcomed a new NHS report on road deaths and injuries which strongly recommends a general 20 mph speed limit, without humps and bumps, on residential roads.  Directors … Full Story »

Greens object to importing waste

26th January, 2011

Sheffield Green Party has objected to Veolia’s planning application to import waste from surrounding authorities, and is urging others to object too. Greens previously supported the successful campaign to get … Full Story »

Greens condemn abolition of EMA

19th January, 2011

Local Green Councillor Jillian Creasy spoke out today against the abolition of the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA).  She said, “Young people will suffer because of education and job cuts. Research published today indicates that 7 out of 10 teenagers from less well-off families … Full Story »

Greens Criticise Council on Renewable Energy

17th January, 2011

Sheffield Green Party has slammed the City Council for its failure to reach its own renewable energy generation target for 2010. The Greens say Sheffield lags way behind other local … Full Story »