Index to News 2007

News in 2007

December 2007
	Green's New Year Message Sheffield Greens have promised to keep up the pressure on the Council to improve housing and transport and make the Sheffield's economy greener in their New Year message.
	Calls for Bank Holiday buses Sheffield Green Party today condemned the lack of bus services on New Year's Day and Boxing Day, and are a sign of the poor service provided by private operators.
	SUSTRANS wins The Sustrans walking, cycling network will benefit the every day lives of thousands of people across the UK. It's good for communities, peoples health and the environment.
	Greens improve quality of city living Thanks to Green Party the Council will now have to strike a better balance between Sheffield's vibrant night life and the quality of life of people coming to live in the city centre.
	Climate Change Protest On Saturday, 8th December, determined climate change protesters met in pouring rain at Sheffield Town Hall to support simultaneous action worldwide.
	Fuel Poverty Conference This conference s important and needs to lead to urgent action. More than 160,000 households in Yorkshire and the Humber are currently suffering from fuel poverty,
	Greens support local climate change demo Sheffield Greens & Sheffield Campaign Against Climate Change are calling a peaceful local rally to support international action on global warming on 8th December
	Greens support rail link alternative to bypass Sheffield Green Party will this week be supporting plans to safeguard the possibility of reopening the Woodhead Tunnel rail link to Manchester.
	Green Amendment to the 101 funding motions The government has announced it is withdrawing further funding before it has even published its report on whether 101 was a success.
	Call to Ban Foie Gras Sheffield Green Party is asking the City Council to take a stand on foie gras, which is a so-called delicacy made from the swollen livers of ducks and geese which have been force fed.
	Calls for Councillor Accountability Green Party councillors on Sheffield City Council will be asking for an independent panel to look at what Councillors do to earn their allowances at the Full Council Meeting on Dec 5th
	Broomhill Green Action Day Young Greens are working with the local residents group in the triangle formed by Roebuck, Sydney and Burns Roads, to clean up any rubbish in this area.
November 2007
	Calls for Renewable Energy in Homes Sheffield Green Party are calling on the Government to support a 10% renewable energy target in new housing developments in Yorkshire and Humberside.
	Green comment on CPT This report is a desperate effort by the bus operators to avoid regulation. The CPT's attempts to portray partnerships as the way forward ignores the evidence of the last 20 years.
	Greens welcome hydrogen plant Greens welcomed ITM Power's plans to open a power plant which produces "green" power from hydrogen and oxygen, but warns that the city as a whole has a long way to go.
	Greens challenge brown to back up words with action Sheffield Green Party says Gordon Brown's stringent carbon targets come after a decade of rising emissions under Labour. They say that fine words will be worthless without action.
	Green action day in Broomhill, Sunday December 2nd Broomhill Green party has organised a green action day in part of Broomhill ward. They're working with the local group in the triangle formed by Roebuck, Sydney and Burns Roads
	Greens challenge planning blueprint The future planning blueprint for the city, the Sheffield Development Framework,is flawed and needs to be changed...
	Bernard's speech to Council on Carbon footprint New evidence from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change shows climate change is happening much more quickly than we thought....
	Economic Masterplan to tackle climate change The Green Party has called for the city council's Economic Masterplan to be radically changed in a motion to be put to full council on Wednesday (Nov 7th)....
	Campaign for Quiet Policy development on Noise Nuisance. Cllr Jillian Creasy initiated a scrutiny exercise into the issue of noise nuisance. The recommendations, now being considered by officers...
	Fairer housing allocation The Green Party is calling for an urgent review of the Coucil letting policy and the re-introduction of the points system to give priority to those in most need....
	Greens oppose 4 months detention without trial The Green Party are condeming plans to allow terrorism suspects to be held for up to 56 days without charge in a motion to be presented to the Full Council meeting...
October 2007
	Community Cohesion-Green Party response .We support the promotion of community cohesion, but have grave reservations about a top down approach of Values and Behaviours, loading much responsibility for change onto...
	Gearing up for the General Election .Sheffield Green Party is ready for the challenge of a general election this autumn and is fielding candidates in at least two key constituencies, Sheffield Central and Sheffield Heeley.
September 2007
	"In town without my car" day We need this initiative to extend to every day of the year if we are to really to begin to make a dent in tackling climate change, congestion in the city, our oil addiction and the obesity crisis.
August 2007
	Plastic Bag Tax .Green Councillor Bernard Little is encouraging Sheffielders to sign the online petition at www.green-england.co.uk to follow Irelands lead and place a tax on bags.
	Greens slam new HIPS Green Councillor Bernard Little today criticised the government's long awaited Home Energy Packs which were introduced in part yesterday (Wednesday 1st Aug)
July 2007
	ID Cards criticised by City Council A Green motion criticising the introduction of Identity Cards was passed by the City Council at its meeting on 25th July. We were pleased that, with Lib Dem support, our motion was accepted
	Wisewood vote lost Greens joined forces with the Lib Dems to try to get funding to retain both community schools, but were defeated by the combined forces of the opposing parties.
	Green Councillors Conference Sheffield Green Councillors will be talking about the Sheffield floods and the effects of climate change at the Association of Green Councillors' annual conference in London.
	Citizens urged to get bottled water off menu Sheffield's diners are being urged to make a stand for the environment by rejecting fancy bottled water and instead ordering tap water.
	Greens Slam Road Widening Plan Sheffield Green Party today condemned plans to go ahead with road widening on St. Mary's Road, claiming that it will make traffic congestion even worse.
	Green Fair goes Global This year's Green Fair has been the best yet. We had more stalls and exhibitors than ever before, fantastic bands and performers.
	Greens comment on Climate Change Poll Green Councillor Bernard Little has hit out at the media after a poll revealed that a majority of people in the UK believe that scientists aren’t agreed about the facts of climate change.
	Outdoor Heaters and Smoking Ban A surge in outdoor heater use in pubs and cafes could cause a huge increase in Sheffield's carbon emissions now that the smoking ban has come into force.
	Greens Welcome EU Flood Directive The European Floods Directive is a welcome piece of legislation and Sheffield should be calling for it to be put into action now rather than wait another eight years.
June 2007
	Sheffield should measure its' carbon footprint .The claim from Creative Sheffield that "Sheffield leads the way in reducing a city's carbon footprint " is not accurate . Sheffield's ice globe to mark World Environment Day will....
	Comment on Sheffield's Floods Sheffield has experienced the warmest April and wettest June on record. Climate change means that we are going to have weather like this more often,and worse. So we have to act now.
	Greens campaign to save Wisewood School Green Party policy is all about keeping things local. We believe that schools should be in the heart of the community they serve.
	Calls for council to support Post Offices The Green Party is calling for the Council to use its influence to help save local Post Offices in the city, condemning the Government's plans to close at least 2,500 across the UK.
	Calls to end council's bear pit politics The Green Party is putting forward a motion on June 6th calling for changes to the Full Council Meetings which currently take place every other month.
	Calls to back Peak Park's bypass opposition The Greens will be trying to persuade Sheffield Council to join growing opposition,including by the National Park Authority,to Government plans before the public enquiry on 26th June.
May 2007
	Greens comment on Glen Farm Wind Turbine Green Councillor Cllr Jillian Creasy said: "We supported this application for a wind turbine from the start, but the planning process has been very complex.
	Greens End Council Stalemate The Green Party has enabled the Labour group to form a minority administration to run Sheffield City Council for the next year.
	Green comment on cuts to legal aid Sheffield Green Party supports the Access to Justice Alliance week of action to demand stable funding for legal aid and for the changes to be brought in this October to be abandoned.
	Green's re-elect Councillor in Central Ward The Green Party is today celebrating he re-election of Green Councillor Jillian Creasy in Central Ward, proving that the Greens are here to stay in Sheffield Town Hall.
April 2007
	Customer's outrage at loss of Copley's Cafe A petition to protest at the proposed closure of Copley’s Cafe on Flat Sthas been signed by 1,215 customers and members of community groups across the city.
	Greens Support Local Traders The Green Party has said that Moor Market stall holders and the Farmers Market should not lose out to visiting markets, who sare already displaced by indoor markets..
	Manor Castle Blog Green Party election candidate Graham Wroe has launched a blog so that people in Manor Castle can debate important local issues.
	Keep our NHS Public Demo The Green Party supports the campaign to keep the NHS public. Our health service is being handed to unaccountable multinational companies, while front line services are being
	Greens support tax the bags campaign Rob Cole and other Young Greens brought their own shopping bags from home to Sainsbury’s on the Moor in support of The Star’s ‘Tax the Bags’ campaign.
	Greens Support Local Farmer's Market The Green Party support local farmers' markets because they believe it is important to buy local produce and support local businesses.
	Young Greens say, "Use your Vote!" Candidate Rob Cole joined by Young Greens outside City Library Theatre on 19th April to highlight the need for people to use their vote in City Council elections on May 3rd.
	Greens Campaign for more crossings The Green Party re-created the Beatles' famous album cover on a crossing on Shoreham Street as they called for more money for pedestrian crossings (see photo).
	Greens Launch Manifesto The Green Party has launched its manifesto ahead of the local elections on May 3rd. Sitting Councillor Jillian Creasy is hoping to be re-elected in Central ward.
	Greens Support ESOL Demo Members of Sheffield Green Party will be joining students, lecturers and other groups on a demonstration in Sheffield this Saturday (21st April) at 10.30 on Devonshire Green.
	Greens welcome supprot for local economy The Green Party has welcomed the Council's bid to the Government's Local Enterprise Growth Initiative, which aims to improve local communities by revitalising their economies.
	Cut C02, Cut Bills Say Greens The Green Party took an outsized bill to the Town Hall on behalf of Sheffrield people today (Saturday 14th April) for the £120 m they waste trying to keep poorly insulated houses warm.
	Vanunu Freedom Riders Reach Sheffield Cllr Creasy and Cllr Little will be joining other cyclists from Sheffield to meet the Vanunu Freedom Riders on Saturday 14th April, joining the riders at Meadowhall.
	Greens expect climate change boost in elections As nominations closed, Sheffield Green Party announced they are fielding a full slate of candidates in the council elections on May 3rd and expect another surge in their city wide vote.
March 2007
	Green Cllr Creasy joins car club "The Greens have supported this initiative from the start", said Cllr Creasy. "It will reduce congestion and parking problems and is ideal for businesses and people living in the city centre
	Greens support cycling motion Cycling is the healthy way to get around Sheffield for those that can. A safe cycling culture in the city will benefit our health and and it is encouraging that cycling is growing rapidly in Sheffield.
	Energy saving even better than turbines The Green Party has welcomed a report commissioned by the Council to look into the possibility of building more wind farms in and around the city, but say we must use less energy.
	Green Party Alternative "Your Council Your Say" The Green Party has released the results of their alternative to the “Your Council Your Say: Green Issues” consultation exercise which took place earlier this month.
	Waste Reduction Strategy Launched The Sheffield Green Party today publishes what they think the Council’s strategy should be on handling waste. This follows their Budget amendmen to save money in the long term.
	Comment on a Green Budget The Green Party budget is a package of measures to cut carbon emissions, improve quality of people's lives, re-distribute wealth and support local businesses"
	Commission Report on Environmental Pollution Green's welcome the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution’s Report pointing out that city living is still unhealthy due to air pollution, stress and poor urban planning.
	Party 'Greens Up' Council Questionnaire The Green Party will be inviting passers-by to fill in their alternative questionnaires at the “Your Council Your Say” events to be held this weekend and next.
	Young Greens collect recycling on Harcourt Rd The Green Party and Young Greens carried out a recycling collection, a day after a very successfull clean up with residents living on Harcourt Road.
	Sheffield Saves ESOL campaign The Government is proposing to stop free English for asylum seekers in August. There is a public meeting on the 13th March from 7pm at SADACCA, 48 The Wicker, Sheffield, S3 8JB.
February 2007
	Council should lead on energy saving say Greens The Green Party will be putting forward its ideas on how the Council should manage its money at the Special Budget Full Council on Friday.
	City Secondary School Strategy Green City Councillor Bernard Little will be attending the Consultation meeting on the City Secondary School Strategy and its implications for primary schools.
	Riverside Residents get Recycling Facility An apartment block at Riverside Exchange is the first in Sheffield to have recycling for plastics and tins. The wheeled bin sits in the basement alongside bottle and paper banks.
	Comment re loss of grant funding for congestion Here we see the reality of an underfunded, confused system with no real vision to overcome the problems of the moment or the future. It's time to start learning from past mistakes.
	First Steps towards Tackling Climate Change Greens will gather on the first step of the Town Hall at 4.45 on Wednesday as the climate change conference ‘Cooling The Planet’ comes to an end at Sheffield University.
	International Panel on Climate Change "This authoritative report shows we have very little time to act. We need to establish how much Sheffield contributes to climate change by drawing up our carbon footprint...
	A question put to Al Gore “The key to progress is better buses and the key to that is re-regulation. The Council still haven't applied for Quality Contracts in the past 2½ years.
January 2007
	Reaction to Casino Announcement Sheffield Green's are pleased to have helped in the campaign to stop it coming to Sheffield, but are concerned about the problems that our neighbours in Manchester can now expect.
	Holocaust Memorial Day Holocaust Memorial Day is a time to recommit ourselves to creating a peaceful world where everyone has basic rights such as education, work and freedom of expression.
	Why do the council really want a mega casino? The truth is that we don't need the tax income from a Super-casino. There is adequate money to fund schools, public transport and affordable social housing from other sources.
	Green Action Day in Broomhill On Sunday 14th January, Sheffield Green Party organised a clean up of the land behind Ellis's on Whitham road in Broomhill.
	Bernard comments on the Transport Round Table “The key to progress is better buses and the key to that is re-regulation. The Council still haven't applied for Quality Contracts in the past 2½ years.
	Greens Condemn Honour for First Group Sheffield Green Party today condemned the inclusion of the Business Development Director of First Group plc in this year's New Year Honours.