Gareth Roberts, Green Party activist says “If we all take small steps to live a greener life, together we will make a big difference.”

To live greener, Gareth started to cycle or take the bus, shop at local shops, grow food on the allotment, recycle and compost.  He even fitted loft insulation!  In 2007 Gareth won the Sheffield Telegraph Citizen Environment Award.  He wants to inspire others to take those small steps that make a big difference.

“More people know about green issues. People are being greener. This is a good thing. It is a step in the right direction. BUT – everyone must work harder, and we must work together. More action is needed to change how we all live. It’s our future.”

Gareth is 32, married and lives in Meersbrook. He teaches part-time and is a self-employed business manager.  Gareth is a member of the Green Party, supports local community action and identifies with green and left politics.  He wants more local democracy, fewer excluded young people and a stronger local economy.

Gareth has worked locally for you on these issues

• Action across Gleadless Valley on the ’3Ds’ – damage, disorder and deprivation.
• Funding and building repair for community organisations in Heeley.
• Support for Chesterfield Road and Newfield Green shops and businesses.
• Crossings and road safety at all primary schools across Gleadless Valley.
• Improvement of Hemsworth waste disposal and recycling facilities.
• Youth services and a new building at Herdings for young people.
• Security and plot clearing on the Heeley and Meersbrook. allotments
• Protection of Graves Park and other green spaces from new development.