This is an archive site. For recent Sheffield Green Party news and information go to sheffieldgreenparty.org.uk

Posts Tagged ‘air pollution’

Air pollution petition presented to Council

10th April, 2017

I presented a 1220 signature petition seeking an urgent new Sheffield air pollution action plan at the April 5th council meeting. Cllr Mazher Iqbal, Cabinet member for Infrastructure and Transport, … Full Story »

65% support for new Clean Air Act

17th February, 2017

A recent poll indicates that 65% of the British public support a new Clean Air Act to address mounting air pollution. And the just released State of Sheffield report says … Full Story »

Air Pollution Campaign. Let Sheffield Breathe.

4th February, 2017

Petition on air pollution. Please sign.

18th January, 2017

In July 2012, Sheffield City Council’s Cabinet agreed an action plan aimed at bringing air pollution levels in the city below EU limits by the end of 2015. This plan … Full Story »

The Council must act on promise to be fossil free by 2050

20th December, 2015

Green Party leader Natalie Bennett said on the global climate deal “What matters now is whether governments put their words into action at home.” We need councils to act as well – … Full Story »

Integrated transport needs to link walking, cycling, tram, bus, rail and road.

29th March, 2014

Dear Editor Sheffield trams are great. I have used them throughout the last 20 years and they are clean, reliable and good for air quality. It’s normal across Europe to … Full Story »

Letter to the Star – 20′s Plenty

12th February, 2011

Town Hall 7th Feb Dear Sir, The Lib Dems claim that Green Councillors have not proposed any 20mph schemes in their own area (Star 4th Feb).  In fact, we have asked our … Full Story »