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Posts Tagged ‘Sheffield City Council’

A momentous Council meeting.

10th April, 2017

Douglas Johnson, councillor for City Ward, reports on the full Council meeting on Wednesday 7th April. The Greens were at the centre of this month’s Council meeting, all right, though … Full Story »

Waste contract could be taken in house.

16th January, 2017

The spotlight is now on the Veolia waste contract which was based on building a new incinerator and continuing to feed it with enough waste. A 30 year contract was … Full Story »

Listen to the bus drivers SYPTE!

22nd November, 2015

From talking to bus drivers, it’s clear that changes to Sheffield bus routes are not just experiencing teething troubles. Drivers often have journey times that are impossible to meet and … Full Story »

Sheffield Money or Wonga-lite?

21st August, 2015

Just because it is cheaper than Wonga is not a good reason for the Council to promote payday loans. (“New pioneering Sheffield cash lender aims to break city debt cycle” … Full Story »

Greens demand answers on Streets Ahead contract

29th June, 2015

Sheffield Green Party Councillors will be calling for urgent action on protecting Sheffield’s urban forest at the Full Council debate on street trees this week. The debate has been sparked … Full Story »

Councillor Brian Webster on Austerity (video)

15th June, 2015

Chancellor has “no concern for anyone except his wealthy friends.”

20th March, 2015

The Green Party’s candidate for Sheffield Central has criticised the chancellor’s budget for its short-term thinking, ignorance towards climate change and lack of concern for the poor. Dr Jillian Creasy, … 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 »

Urban Tree Destruction

5th October, 2013

Concerned about preserving wildlife habitats in the Sheffield area? Worried about activities of Sheffield City  Council and Amey, the private company contracted to improve and maintain our highways, including trees … Full Story »

Living Wage Campaign and Petition

16th September, 2013

At the People’s Assembly on Saturday Peter Davies from the GMB led an excellent workshop on the Living Wage. Sheffield Greens have long campaigned for this and it has now … Full Story »