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Joined up thinking needed to reduce air pollution
13th November 2017
If the Star round table discussion on air pollution is to lead to improvements it will require joined up thinking by the council.

Questions about the China deal need answering
2nd November 2017
Readers may not be aware that recent council reassurances on the £1 billion China deal were not just prompted by…

Better facilities and a vision for the future of rail
18th October 2017
Sheffield Green Party has responded to the East Midlands rail franchise consultation, setting out its vision for how the railway should run.

October council report: Same Old, Same Old
12th October 2017
Devolution was on the agenda at October’s council meeting, after the final collapse of the Sheffield City Region devolution deal. Rob Murphy’s motion called…

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…

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.

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