Douglas Johnson

Licensing committee approves CADS use of Eagle Works

10th October 2017

Green Councillor Douglas Johnson said he was “very pleased with the success” of the licensing application by the CADS. The decision…

Natalie Bennett

Motion to end production of single-use plastics from Sheffield Green Party’s Natalie Bennett passed unanimously by Green Party national conference in Harrogate

9th October 2017

Green Party members have unanimously passed a motion proposed by Sheffield Green Party member and former national leader Natalie Bennett…

We need more affordable housing

6th October 2017

Now the Government has weakened Councils’ control over planning permission, it is easier for developers to avoid conditions that create affordable housing

Sheffield Green Councillors shortlisted for national awards

3rd October 2017

Sheffield Greens are delighted to report that two Green councillors, Alison Teal and Magid Magid, have been shortlisted for major national honours

Green Councillor wants to save a part of Sheffield’s heritage

3rd October 2017

Green Councillor Douglas Johnson has lodged a planning objection to save a part of Sheffield’s heritage.

Let Sheffield Breathe

Air pollution and public health cannot be swept under the carpet

30th September 2017

While the chimney sculptures may be attractive and remind us of our industrial past, they will also represent the modern-day air pollution that makes Tinsley an unhealthy place to live

Douglas Johnson

Report from September’s Council meeting

18th September 2017

Sheffield Greens councillor Douglas Johnson reports back from the first of the new format council meetings

Giant plug travelled from London to Sheffield in call for railway electrification

12th September 2017

Local groups asked the Government to ‘plug in’ their trains to reduce air pollution and carbon emissions

Taxis

Let Sheffield Breathe: Time to End Vehicle Idling

12th September 2017

Sheffield Green Party welcomes the council’s recent consultation about cracking down on engine idling. If there is a strong enough…

Let Sheffield Breathe

Greens say Meadowhall extension plans mean more air pollution

8th September 2017

Sheffield Green Party are objecting to the Meadowhall Extension unless suitable conditions are stipulated that definitely ensure no adverse impacts…

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