Letters to the press
The new elections bill could have been so much better.
4th April 2026
A letter to the Star from Thomas Atkin-Withers Currently, the new elections bill (officially the Representation of the People…
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.…
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…
Letter: legal aid to support renters’ rights
10th March 2026
Councillor Douglas Johnson wrote this letter to the Sheffield Star after Labour and LibDem councillors voted against legal aid for…
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…
letter to the Star: Doncaster airport folly
16th December 2025
Dear Editor, We’re in a climate emergency. The aviation industry is one of the biggest polluters, causing a huge impact…
How can we save our water?
19th June 2025
This Spring was the driest in England for over a hundred years. Streams are running low and the ground is…
Moorland Discovery Centre under threat
27th March 2025
Many children – and their parents – will fondly remember school trips out to the Moorland Discovery Centre on the…
Open Letter from Cllr Alexi Dimond to Labour MP, Louise Haigh on the Gaza Genocide
25th March 2025
Rt Hon Louise Haigh MPHouse of CommonsLondonSW1A 0AA 21.03.2024Dear Louise Haigh MP, As you know the genocide of Palestinians in…
Selflessness, integrity, openness, honesty, objectivity, accountability and leadership.
15th August 2024
Councillor Peter Gilbert made his maiden speech at the July Full Council meeting. You can see it here a t2.28.…