Douglas Johnson

Greens back open politics
16th January 2024
A recent letter to the Star stated that the Lowcock Report on the felling of 5,474 street trees “revealed the…

Statement on race equality in Sheffield by Councillor Douglas Johnson, Leader of the Green Group
21st December 2023
Councillor Douglas Johnson spoke at the Council’s Strategy and Resources Committee in response to the reports “Race Equality on our…


Application for City Centre Gambling Venue rejected following Green objections
7th November 2023
An application for a gambling licence in the centre of Sheffield has been turned down following opposition from Green Party…

Greens call for Council action on Moorland burning
3rd November 2023
Sheffield Greens have asked the council to use formal enforcement powers on the owners of grouse moors to the west…

Sheffield Greens oppose drilling the massive new oilfield Rosebank
3rd October 2023
It was encouraging to see a big turnout at the Stop Rosebank demonstration in Sheffield on Saturday, called at short…

“Lib Dems posturing on Local Plan risked our green spaces” say Greens
8th September 2023
At Wednesday’s Full Council meeting the Liberal Democrats either voted against OR abstained on the draft Sheffield Local Plan. The…

“Abolish the Right to Buy” say Greens
8th September 2023
Green Councillors have spoken out against the sale of council housing at Sheffield Full Council. The Liberal Democrats on Sheffield…

Greens call for greater support for NHS Walk In Centre
1st August 2023
Sheffield Greens have called for more support for Sheffield City’s NHS Walk-In Centre following it receiving an “Inadequate” rating from…

Greens welcome beaver funding to help tackle flood risk
21st July 2023
Sheffield Green councillors have been beavering away on a project to look at reducing flooding and improving the natural environment.…