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Posts Tagged ‘labour party’

Bryan Lodge apology says nothing about the real issue.

5th December, 2016

Cllr Bryan Lodge has issued an apology for the disgraceful events that occurred with the tree-felling at Rustlings Rd last month. That apology said nothing about the real underlying issue, … Full Story »

Railways should be in public hands.

11th July, 2015

Dear Editor Newly elected Labour MP for Sheffield Heeley, Louise Haigh, has called for “a comprehensive re-nationalised service of our railways” (the Star 2 July 2015). She feels that this is the … Full Story »

Green Party unites Sheffield Council opposition in support for PR

8th June, 2015

Last week’s meeting of Sheffield Council debated the First Past the Post electoral system. A Green Amendment calling for a fairer and more proportional system was supported by UKIP and Lib … Full Story »

Green policies in action – how the parties compare

23rd April, 2015

I agree with Mr Donnison, who says that political campaigns should focus on policies (Sheffield Telegraph Letters, 16th April). In fact the leaflet he refers to does exactly that. It … Full Story »

Greens welcome proposal for Solar Panels on Council homes

14th January, 2015

The Cabinet will today (Wed 14th Jan) agree a report approving plans to include solar panels on 1000 council homes as they re-roof them. Other plans include building new homes and … Full Story »

Green Councillors insist on decent standards in Learning Disability Service

6th November, 2014

Green Councillors intervened at the Full Council meeting on Wednesday 5th November to protect care workers and service users as the Learning Disability service faces being privatised. Cllr Jillian Creasy, … Full Story »

Why do the Unions continue to fund the Labour Party?

18th October, 2014

Many health staff are relying on food banks or having to take second jobs tomake ends meet. Most people think the 1% pay cap is unfair but Ed Millibandand the … 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 »

Fracking demo

5th July, 2014

Sheffield Greens are today supporting an anti fracking demonstration in Sheffield. Green Group leader, Cllr Jillian Creasy said:   “I will be joining Green Party members from Sheffield and South Yorkshire … Full Story »

Greens slam Labour rejection of wind power

4th April, 2013

Green Councillors were disappointed by the Labour Administration’s rejection of a feasibility study into wind power in the city at the full council meeting on April 3rd. Greens called for … Full Story »