The Real Choice in Broomhill

• Better local communities and transport
• Better housing and lower energy bills
• Action to address climate change
• Better schools, hospitals and public services

Over the past year, Rob has worked hard for local people. For example, he has:

• Worked with a local residents group to organise a clean up of a wooded area in Upperthorpe
• Supported the recent extension of the Broomhill Conservation Area, which will help to safeguard the locality
• Helped to organise a successful campaign to abolish plastic bags at Sheffield University Students’ Union
• Pressed the Council to ensure that local parking schemes genuinely reflect the needs of residents and businesses
• Urged local MPs to argue for tougher climate change legislation.

Rob Cole believes this area should provide a high quality of life for everyone residents, students and businesses. He has argued for support for local shops and firms, which should benefit the community. He will continue to work with others on action needed to address noise, graffiti and litter in Broomhill.

The Green Party argues that traffic reduction is the only long term solution to traffic jams, air pollution and road danger in Broomhill. We've fought to protect local services, such as schools and post offices, that reduce our need to travel. Greens have campaigned for better public transport, pedestrian facilities and cycle routes.

We support bus regulation to improve bus services. We are the only party to oppose road widening schemes in the city; they don’t reduce traffic problems in the long run.

The Green Party believes everyone has the right to adequate housing. We would invest in better insulation and green energy. This would create
jobs and boost the local economy, as well as combating climate change and improving energy security.

We want better regulation of private landlords and a register of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). Rob is currently campaigning for a sustainable housing development on the Tapton Hall/Secret Garden site, with a significant proportion of affordable family housing and retention of the green space.