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Here at the Sheffield Green Party website, you'll find a mix of the latest news and issues that we're dealing with in Sheffield, and you'll also learn about the Councillors and Activists who work on your behalf behind the scenes. Feel free to browse through the archives, or, if you want to get involved, for example in an event, on a social, committee or another green issue, then please do contact us for more information.

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	Loansharks thrive in Sheffield as credit crunch hits poor This is a summary of a talk given to Sheffield Green Party by Alexa Walker of the Citizens Advice Bureau in July.
	MP Richard Caborn should listen to his constituents about Post Office closures Central MP Richard Caborn said that Post Office closures would not result in services being affected. ( Star August 7th) ...
	Post Office campaign hits the streets SCAPOC joined with sub postmasters and angry residents at stalls with petitions and letters on Saturday. 100 people signed the petition at Derbyshire Lane PO in just 90 minutes
	Objection to importing 75000 tonnes of waste South Yorkshire Against Incineration objects to the plan to import 75,000 tonnes of waste (Campaigners present city with gold wheelie bin, Telegraph 1 Aug 08).
	16 Sheffield Post Offices to close-SCAPOC reaction Local communities will be damaged across the city. It concerns me to see branches in places like Norfolk Park, Grimesthorpe, Firth Park, Wincobank and Southey on the list.
	Post Office closures announcement due Tuesday SCAPOC campaign will focus on saving branches but will also press Sheffield City Council to take over the services of branches that will close
	Greens lead Council support for Climate Camp Sheffield City Council voted in last week’s Full Council meeting to send a message of support to the Climate Camp at the site of the Kingsnorth Power Station in Kent.
	New Green Councillor makes maiden speech on wind Last week EDF, announced another 17% rise in electricity prices.That’s £85 per year on the average bill...Prices have nearly doubled since 2003. .
	New campaign group fights Post Office closures Post Office campaigners tell City Council leaders to "Put your money where your mouth is". Sheffield Communities Against Post Office Closures present 4,000 petition signatures... .
	Green blow in wind farm fight Sheffield Green Party will force a vote in Full Council next week over the Westwood Park wind farm proposals.They are putting forward a motion backing the Cabinet report of Feb 13th
	Greens support strike Sheffield Green Party have come out in support of the two-day strike by local government workers over their 2.45% pay offer .
	Wind turbines are not a noise nuisance I am responding to Pauline Groobey from Penistone, who lives in a quiet rural setting, and is objecting on the basis of health risk and noise to a nearby wind-farm proposal.
	Veolia contract prevents improvements in recycling May I respond to Cllr Shaffaq Mohammed about Veolia’s planning application to import waste to Sheffield’s incinerator?.
	Allotment decisions should be made at a local level The headline and story about plans for allotments at Oughtibridge are misleading. The decision to use this land for allotments lies with Bradfield Parish Council, which owns it.
	Independence campaigner visits Sheffield Benny Wenda, Leader of the Free West Papua campaign, spoke at the Sheffield Green Fair last weekend. Benny was imprisoned and threatened with death in his home country.
	Essential in the fight against climate change Wind turbines on Hunshelf Bank are an urgent necessity given the pressing need to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and prevent potentially catastrophic climate change.
	Greens call for action to stop flooding One year on from the floods that devastated communities in South Yorkshire, the Green Party has called for radical action to prevent them from happening again.
	We haven't done enough to protect city from floods One year on from the floods we should recognise that many homes and businesses are still feeling the effects of the floods...
	Massive waiting list for pedestrian crossings Cliff Bevan's inside knowledge of NHS intensive care adds to the debate about road safety and the need for pedestrian crossings
	Come to the Green Fair to green up your lifestyle If, like J Curtain and Bryan Miller you were disappointed by Green City Days, I recommend you try the Green Fair on Saturday 28th June
	Support Post Offices .The Green Party is calling for the Council to give more support to Post Offices threatened with closure in a motion to be put to Full Council on June 4th.
	Plastic bag amnesty .This bag amnesty will help raise awareness and encourage people to carry a reusable bag and say no thanks when offered a plastic carrier bag.
	"11th hour" for World Environment day World Environment Day aims to stimulate worldwide awareness of the state of the environment and what can be done to preserve our planet for future generations ....
	Greens back Gay Rights event Sheffield Green Party is supporting the International Day AgainstHomophobia event which is taking place on Saturday (17th May 2008) at Barkers Pool, Sheffield City Centre.
	Greens slam debt advice cuts Bernard Little has condemned Government plans to cut vital debt advice services. The Financial Inclusion Fund (FIF) which helps to fund these services has been reduced by£14 million
	Greens slam lack of flood money The Green Party has criticised the Government for failing to secure the resources to pay for impact of climate change.
	Call for affordable, sustainable timber framed houses .. Green Councillor Bernard Little has visited a timber frame factory of Oakworth Homes Ltd in search of good quality, affordable housing that is easy to heat.
	Frequently asked questions on waste policy Our policies are often misrepresented by other parties. This is what we really think!
	Viewpoint article in the Star In the recent elections, the Green Party strengthened its position as the third party in Sheffield by winning another seat from Labour in Central ward. ...
	Govt turns back people fleeing criminal regimes Whilst encouraging unlimited migration for cheap labour the Government is turning back people fleeing criminal regimes.
	Those in most need should get priority for housing I wish to clarify some points made in your recent article 'Green Party slams council lettings policy'.
	Survey: Thank you for voting Green The election has been and gone, and we'd be very grateful if you would please take a few moments to respond to this survey and give us some feedback on why you vote green
	Greens score hat trick in Central ward The Green Party is today celebrating the election of their third Councillor, Rob Murphy, in Central Ward, further strengthening their position in Sheffield Town Hall.
	We need political leaders to support wind turbines Your article about the proposed windfarm at Westwood Country Park (Star, 14th April) was very negative. We need political leaders to encourage people to accept this new technology.
	Demo at railway station on Monday. Sheffield Green Party are supporting a demonstration opposing moves to prevent pedestrians using the Midland Railway Station. The demo, called by Jan Wilson,...
	Green Challenge to East Midlands trains. I challenge East Midlands Trains to confirm that, in their efforts to deter fare dodgers, they will not prevent free passage across the railway bridge at Midland station.