22nd May 2007

Town Hall
Sheffield
S1 2H

22 May 07

Dear Sir

Your coverage of the Council's post election Annual General Meeting reported that Green and Conservative abstentions allowed Labour to stay in control at the Town Hall. We did this because Labour has the largest number of councillors (41) and the best chance of forming a stable administration. We will continue to push them to do more on issues such as public transport, affordable well-insulated housing and support for local businesses. These are vital for the wellbeing of the people of Sheffield, as well as for the environment.

What you did not fully explain is that with a "hung" council, the smaller parties can combine forces with the Lib Dems (who have 39
councillors)to outvote Labour at any time. We will continue to propose positive alternatives and improvements and are willing to work with the other parties to ensure that there is constructive opposition in the Town Hall over the coming year.

Yours sincerely

Cllr Jillian Creasy, Green Party