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Posts Tagged ‘devolution’

Devolution deal not good for Sheffield region. Consultation response.

18th January, 2016

Sheffield Green Party does not believe that the proposed devolution deal is a good deal for the people of the Sheffield City Region.  Given that the details of the powers … Full Story »

All I want for Christmas is…..

23rd December, 2015

It is the season for wish lists and festivities. In May, we asked you to ‘Vote for who you believe in’ and in Sheffield we gained our highest ever vote … Full Story »

Sheffield to get Mayor despite 2012 vote against

2nd October, 2015

The people of Sheffield voted against an elected mayor in 2012. Now it has been announced we will have one, like it or not! Cllr Rob Murphy, Speaker of the … Full Story »

The people must decide on elected mayor.

15th July, 2015

Dear Editor Communities Minister Greg Clark says “there is absolutely no forcing” on devolution and imposing an elected mayor. But, in his interview with the Star (July 11th), he keeps … Full Story »

Sheffield people not consulted on devolution deal.

12th December, 2014

The Sheffield Green Party have long insisted that any devolution process includes active participation and engagement with the citizens of Sheffield and our region, with Cllr Jillian Creasy last month leading calls … Full Story »

Is this devolution? Is it what Sheffield people want?

28th November, 2014

In the last few weeks the Government has proposed that Northern Cities, particularly Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield get a form of devolution. Greater Manchester’s councils have already committed themselves, including … Full Story »

Green Councillors call for debate on devolved powers for Sheffield

25th November, 2014

Sheffield Green councillors have submitted a motion for the full council meeting on December 3rd, calling for the public to be able to have their say on the proposed devolution … Full Story »

Greens question the value of Economic Growth

22nd May, 2012

“Greens question true value of economic growth – Bernard Little reviews the evidence for a new kind of economics”. The Green Party (well to be accurate The People Party..which became … Full Story »