Letters to the press
Sheffield’s Veolia contract is a hindrance to urgent climate emergency action
7th May 2019
The month of April has highlighted the issues with 4 weekly bin collections
Greens push for action on high council salaries
18th April 2019
Green Party councillors pushed for action on high council salaries in their fully-costed budget amendment in March. We believe that…
Pledge to support a Universal Basic Income trial in Sheffield
11th April 2019
In early April campaigning group UBI Lab Sheffield delivered letters to all current city councillors seeking their support for a Universal Basic Income (UBI) trial in our city.
Hanover Way improvements – statement from Cllr Kaltum Rivers
28th March 2019
I am pleased to see some cleaning up of the overgrown area near Hanover Playground, to root out drug users who spoil the area.
Climate Change is an issue of such importance that there is no room for party politics
27th February 2019
We are experiencing the hottest February on record and the effects of climate change are being witnessed locally and globally.
The People’s Petition seeks to improve democracy in Sheffield
26th February 2019
The People’s Petition seeks to improve processes within Sheffield Council by restoring the committee system of governance.
Women’s sports deserve more coverage and support
24th February 2019
I need to highlight the total lack of women’s sports teams and individuals in the 20 page Green Un on February 18th – not even in the football results.
Prevention is better than cure
21st February 2019
Sheffield has an alarming number of school exclusions, with up to 14% of secondary school children being barred at some point.
Inner Ring Road Expansion – “Business as Usual”
15th February 2019
Last week’s decision by the Labour Council to expand the Inner City Ring Road is another case of “business as usual” and is hugely frustrating.
Democracy continues to plumb new depths in Sheffield
17th January 2019
The Star recently published profiles of the 10 members of the Labour Cabinet that run Sheffield council. According to their profiles, we have a Cabinet full of saintly public servants.