Douglas Johnson
Greens call for Climate Emergency Committee
18th October 2019
Ahead of the Scrutiny committee discussing changes to council governance, Green Councillors are calling for the climate emergency to be placed at the heart of decision-making
Plans for the Old Coroner’s Court rejected
14th October 2019
Last year I highlighted the threat to demolish the Old Coroner’s Court, the attractive piece of heritage that fronts onto Nursery St Pocket Park in the city centre.
Sheffield Greens congratulate Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
10th September 2019
Former Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, and current Sheffield Green Party member, has been created a peer.
Greens concern as Labour council votes against “value for money”
6th September 2019
Sheffield Greens reacted with concern after the Labour majority in the Council voted against getting value for money.
Clean Air Zone consultation is missed opportunity
26th August 2019
This is a missed opportunity to engage the public on the reality of air pollution and the actions needed
Greens comment on Old Town Hall plans
23rd August 2019
The heritage aspects of the plan need to be scrutinised closely but the prospects look good
Greens call for improvement plan and openness with million-pound bail-out for leisure facilities
6th August 2019
Green Councillors are calling for an improvement plan in the wake of news the Council has bailed out Sheffield City Trust with £1 million.
Water savings
30th July 2019
Water is heavy stuff. Pumping it around the country uses lots of energy, which all adds to the UK’s consumption of gas and electricity.
Need to address green issues
21st July 2019
Green issues set the agenda for July’s meeting of the full Council, with debates on both the climate crisis and democracy.
Total re-think needed on Sheffield trees conflict
15th July 2019
A recent report demonstrates again how wrong Sheffield City Council (SCC) was to hire a private contractor to fell more…