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Posts Tagged ‘hs2’

Better action on rail

2nd January, 2017

The New Year above-inflation rise in train fares is our annual reminder of the failure of rail privatisation.  Supported by governments since 1994, foreign, state-owned rail companies are using profits … Full Story »

Sheffield Greens call to scrap HS2 in favour of improved East-West routes

28th September, 2016

Sheffield’s Green Party is calling for the city council to withdraw its support for the HS2 project. Green councillors have put a motion to a meeting of the Full Council, … Full Story »

The case against HS2

17th January, 2016

There has been a debate recently about whether the HS2 station should be built in Sheffield or Meadowhall. I believe that the majority of the population are not in favour … Full Story »

Vote Green in Hallam Constituency

13th February, 2015

Peter Garbutt, Parliamentary Candidate for Sheffield Hallam, explains why Hallam constituents should vote Green. The Green Party’s popularity is growing. In one year our membership has risen from 13000 to … Full Story »

Report of Sheffield City Council Meeting 2nd July 2014

5th July, 2014

Here is a brief overview of the Full Council meeting on 2nd July. The full agenda can be found here. 4. Public questions and communications – there was a petition … Full Story »

Meet your Euro Candidate for Yorkshire and Humber, Andrew Cooper.(video)

15th April, 2014

Andrew Cooper’s wishes for 2014

1st January, 2014

Andrew Cooper, this year’s lead Euro candidate, writes, “The New Year is a time for resolutions and wishes but what might the top Green Party wishes look like for 2014?” … Full Story »

Better local transport, not HS2

31st January, 2013

Dear Editor Paul Blomfield MP is not representing the views of his constituents when he campaigns for the new High Speed trains to be routed through the middle of Sheffield. … Full Story »