Issues
Call for action on street drinking, knife crime and sexual abuse
1st December 2020
Green councillors are asking for improvements to the Licensing policy which is to be discussed at full council on Wednesday.…
Food banks in high demand across Sheffield
29th November 2020
According to Voluntary Action Sheffield, food banks across the city have seen a huge increase in demand for support as…
Shop local to protect your local communities
29th November 2020
Bernard Little writes … Dear Editor, While many businesses had to keep their doors closed, UK tax avoiding Amazon raked…
Now is not the time to roll back environmental progress
18th November 2020
Councillor Paul Turpin writes …. Sheffield City Council announced a pause on plans for the citywide Clean Air Zone (CAZ) citing…
A “dismal approach” to Licensing policy
9th November 2020
Green Party activists who help residents deal with alcohol licensing applications expressed disappointment at their concerns being dismissed.
Green Party comments on Ombudsman’s findings on tree-felling
3rd November 2020
Green Party councillors and activists have welcomed the Local Government Ombudsman’s report about Sheffield City Council’s abuse of the public over felling street trees.
Councillor Paul Turpin Blog October 2020
25th October 2020
It’s been six months since my last blog and a lot has happened, so I thought I’d better get on with updating you on what I’ve been up to!
Labour have stifled opposition scrutiny
18th October 2020
Sheffield Greens echo the editor’s view that “those in power in our city don’t always like being scrutinised but this is why the work of journalists is vital”
Foodhall’s invaluable work
12th October 2020
At the end of March as lockdown began, Foodhall started its emergency food parcel service, delivering food packages to households…
Survey shows people want spending on social care and hospital services
12th October 2020
Thank you for the Big Conversation survey on the impact of lockdown. As an NHS Responder volunteer, most of my…