Letters to the press

“Thank you Sheffield for voting Green!”
13th May 2019
Thank you to the many people who voted Green this year – 22.5% across the city

It’s time for democratic change in Sheffield
8th May 2019
Sheffield just sent a clear message at the ballot box on the rotten state of council democracy as operated by the current Labour administration.

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.