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Greens criticise labour’s record on the economy

3rd February, 2010

Sheffield Green Party has attacked Labour’s motion on the economy, which will be put to the Full Council meeting on 3rd February. The Greens say the economic downturn was partly … Full Story »

Greens are the progressive alternative to the major parties

1st February, 2010

A lot of people are unhappy with the major political parties and will vote against them. They feel let down by 30 years of broken promises. Some people are tempted … Full Story »

Election coverage should be balanced.

19th January, 2010

Your article “Candidates gearing up for the polls” (14th Jan) does your readers a dis-service in completely ignoring the Green Party. Full Story »

Another windfarm turned down

28th December, 2009

Dear Editor, The windfarm at Sheephouse Heights, north of  Stocksbridge has been turned down. This is short-sighted especially as the world comes to terms with the failure to get a real deal … Full Story »

No parking must be enforced at Bus Stops

24th November, 2009

Geraldine O’Connor rightly points out that Green Party policy favours pedestrians and public transport users (“Why no interest in illegal parking?” 19th Nov). We do so in the context of national and … Full Story »

Bring the troops home

27th October, 2009

Dear sir Campaigners from across the country, including from South Yorkshire, and serving soldiers joined the recent anti-war protest in London. The demonstration, organised by the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, … Full Story »

Overclaiming expenses should be a criminal offence, as overclaiming benefits is.

17th October, 2009

Dear Sir, The requirement for Nick Clegg to repay £910 claimed for gardening costs reminds us that all the Westminster parties have been implicated in the expenses scandal. In fact, … Full Story »

Privatisation blamed for Station bridge row.

1st October, 2009

Sheffield Green Party have blamed the privatisation of the rail network for the controversial proposal to prevent free access across the bridge at Sheffield Station. East Midlands Trains has applied … Full Story »

Green Party announce candidates for General and City Council Elections

22nd September, 2009

Following a recent selection process, Sheffield Green Party announced today some of its candidates for the next General Election and the May 2010 Sheffield City Council elections. Local residents can … Full Story »

The Green Party offers real solutions to issues like jobs, housing, poverty, education and climate change

19th May, 2009

A lot of people are unhappy with the major political parties. Many will choose to use their vote in the European elections as a protest. The Government is dishonest and … Full Story »