Pollution

Labour and Lib Dems back private water companies in Sheffield Council vote
4th November 2023
In a debate on untreated sewage going into our rivers, Labour and Liberal Democrat Councillors rejected a call by the…

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…

Letter to the press – “Greens say Ban the Burn”
13th October 2023
Dear Editor, On Monday (9th October) Sheffield residents were subjected to a major air pollution incident caused by moorland heather…

Water company Chief Executives receive £15m in bonuses while sewage is dumped in our rivers.
16th April 2023
Dear Editor As global temperatures continue to increase it is clear we need to do something to maintain the security…


The ugly tradition of grouse shooting must end
17th March 2023
Richard Bailey and the grouse moor owners he speaks for (Letters, 7 March) continue to promote the practice of heather…

Red Lines & Bus Lanes – Truth and Lies
12th March 2023
You may have heard about Red Lines and Bus Lanes. There are lots of myths around. Read on to find…

Nether Edge and Sharrow Winter newsletter 2022/3
27th February 2023
Nether Edge & Sharrow Winter Newsletter


The facts about the Clean Air Zone and how it will improve our city.
7th February 2023
This article first appeared in Yorkshire By-lines Sheffield’s clean air zone (CAZ) finally comes into force on 27 February 2023,…