Letters to the press
Cllr Douglas Johnson’s contribution to Telegraph Voices this week
22nd December 2017
Cllr Johnson gives Sheffield Green Party’s view on the Urgent Care Proposals
People need better public transport, cycling and walking options so they can leave their cars at home
22nd December 2017
The Green Party is not calling for a car free world but we want to rapidly reduce the choking transport pollution that contributes to 7 million premature deaths a year across the globe.
Sheffield’s Real Junk Food Project are trailblazers
21st December 2017
Cllr Alison Teal says “it’s great to see Sheffield’s Real Junk Food Project nominated as one of four finalists for the Social Enterprise of the Year Award.”
Greens oppose Minor Injuries Unit closure
15th December 2017
Proposals to close the Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) at the Hallamshire Hospital and the Walk-In Centre on Broad Lane may work for accountants looking at spreadsheets.
Inner Ring Road plans will worsen air pollution
29th November 2017
Sheffield Council plan to increase the number of lanes on the Inner Ring Road between Corporation Street & Savile Street to allow more cars.
There’s a strong case for 20mph zones
17th November 2017
Sheffield Green Party supports the proposal for city centre 20mph speed limits other than on main roads.
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.
Labour Executive are bringing Sheffield Council into disrepute
8th November 2017
Cllr Teal calls for Sheffield Council to be held accountable for their expensive, politically motivated, and punitive legal action against tree campaigners
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…
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