1st April, 2013
As bitter cuts in welfare kick in today, 1st April 2013, we review the Green Party’s consistent opposition to the attack on the poorest households, both by central Government and … Full Story »
22nd March, 2013
Dear Sir People will have received their council tax bill with a covering letter (see below) from Labour leader Cllr Julie Dore saying that council tax has been frozen. But … Full Story »
5th March, 2013
The Sheffield Star items headlined “Council tax frozen” and “Greens’ budget plea” were printed separately from each other and the lead story about Council budget cuts (Sheffield Telegraph, 28th February) … 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 »
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 »
12th February, 2011
Dear Martin Thank you for your letter of 22nd January inviting me to the SACA steering group meeting on 26th January. I’m sorry I couldn’t attend and am not free … Full Story »
24th November, 2009
Dear Sir With Sheffielders paying 39% more in real terms over ten years (Star 18 November), rising council tax is an easy target for anger. But the greater part of … Full Story »