Letters to the press
Sheffield needs to see climate emergency action now
4th January 2020
Under irresistible pressure from the Green Party and Extinction Rebellion, the Labour-run council declared a climate emergency on February 6th 2019.
We must restore democracy to the council
3rd January 2020
Sheffield City Council has a new interim Chief Executive (Charlie Adan) until a permanent appointment is made in 6 months time.
Plans for the Old Coroner’s Court rejected
14th October 2019
Last year I highlighted the threat to demolish the Old Coroner’s Court, the attractive piece of heritage that fronts onto Nursery St Pocket Park in the city centre.
Poison on our pavements
20th September 2019
Sign the petition to stop the spraying of Glyphosate in Sheffield
Water savings
30th July 2019
Water is heavy stuff. Pumping it around the country uses lots of energy, which all adds to the UK’s consumption of gas and electricity.
Need to address green issues
21st July 2019
Green issues set the agenda for July’s meeting of the full Council, with debates on both the climate crisis and democracy.
Greens support campaign to oppose new Lidl at Malin Bridge
4th July 2019
Local residents objecting to a new Lidl proposed at Malin Bridge won’t be reassured by claims that it will not have a significant impact on the local road network
Will the Council deliver on cycling?
26th June 2019
The Greens will continue to campaign for better public transport and safer cycling and walking options so people can choose to leave their cars at home
“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.