Ruth Abbey on Shrewsbury Road

Ruth Abbey calls for main roads to be included in new 20mph zone

2nd April 2026

This lettter was published in the Sheffield Star. Manor Castle Green Party welcomes the roll-out of 20mph zones across Sheffield.…

Cllr Ruth Mersereau next to a giant digital advertising board near Sheffield Town Hall

Each electronic billboard consumes as much electricity as 6 average UK homes.

2nd April 2026

I’m a Green Party councillor for City Ward #Sheffield. It’s a densely populated urban ward. I’m going to talk about…

Sewage outflow pipe on the Porter Brook

Let’s get our rivers clean

20th March 2026

It is very concerning that the heavy rains last week triggered a dump of sewage into rivers and streams all…

Green Councillor welcomes curb on takeaway opening hours

18th March 2026

Green councillors who objected to the extension of licencing hours at the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) at the Berkeley Centre…

Greens for Palestine banner in front of elected Greens including Zack Polanski, Mothin Ali, Peter Gilbert, Alexi Dimond, Marieanne Elliot, Douglas Johnson and Hau Yu

Ethical procurement policy breaks new ground

12th March 2026

10 years in the making – Greens welcome new policy on “ethical” spending. Green councillors on the committee that approved…

Marieanne Elliot

Praise for Greens Anti-Poverty Initiative

24th February 2026

An Independent report has praised an anti-poverty initiative by the South Local Area Committee (LAC) and Gleadless Valley Green Councillors…

Waitrose on Ecclesall Road

Bring back recycling to Waitrose

10th February 2026

In talking with my neighbours, I heard from people who want to recycle but have to drive several miles, taking…

Cllr Paul Turpin in Heeley

Greens criticise new housing allocations policy

30th January 2026

Cllr Paul Turpin expressed his reaction after the passing of the council’s new housing allocations policy at the Housing Policy…

McDonald’s drive-through rejected!

14th January 2026

The application for a new McDonald’s takeaway on London Road has been rejected. Councillors on Sheffield City Council’s Planning Committee…

No seconds for McDonald’s say Greens

6th January 2026

For the second time, planning officers are recommending refusal for a controversial McDonald’s drive-through, that Greens have opposed. Green Party…

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