23rd August, 2014
Dear Editor, The increase in uncollected council tax of £4.2 million (£13m in unpaid Sheffield council tax, 18 August) almost matches the Government’s cut in council tax benefit of £4.6 … Full Story »
25th February, 2014
Do you support the Green Party proposal to increase Council Tax by 2.95% to raise enough to keep all the libraries open; double the council tax hardship fund for the … Full Story »
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 »
18th December, 2012
Sheffield Green Party has called for the £2m raised by ending council tax discounts for owners of empty homes to be used to cushion the loss of council tax benefit … Full Story »
6th November, 2012
Green Councillors are putting an amendment at the full Council meeting on November 7th, calling for action on the ‘bedroom tax’ and fairness in council tax rises. Sheffield City Council … Full Story »
27th September, 2012
Sheffield Green Party has responded to the Council’s consultation dealing with the Government’s abolition of council tax benefit.The Green Party condemns this further drain on the Council’s resources from central … Full Story »