Councillor for Central Ward

Rob is 39 years old and works as a heating engineer. He has been campaigning in Central Ward for over 5 years and has helped Cllrs Creasy and Little with their work in the council and on the doorsteps. As the party's Transport Spokesperson, Rob has campaigned for new pedestrian crossings, protection and regulation of bus services and been involved in
the 2008/9 budget negotiations.

Rob says "I have two young children and I want a better world for them. That starts now, from tackling crime and litter, to reducing road accidents and pollution. I know the area and its issues. I've spoken to hundreds of people on the doorstep and feel I could represent your views. Being elected to the
council would give me more time and influence to work on your behalf.

City Centre Living

Human Rights at home & abroad

• Denounce ID cards as costly and ineffective
• Object to extending detention without trial beyond 28 days
• Call for more help for war veterans
• The illegal war in Iraq has been matched by crackdowns on human rights

Anti Social Behaviour

Green councillors have :

• Worked with the police, local residents and businesses to tackle problems
• Called for a review of the City Centre Alcohol Restriction Zone, looking at the problems caused in surrounding areas
• Supported youth projects in Broomhall and Sharrow

Sheffield has a 'hung' council with no party in overall control. This has enabled the Green Party to get these proposals into the 2008/9 budget :

• 10 extra pedestrian crossings (including one on London Rd)
• A citywide bus service on New Year's Day.
• Recycling 'bring banks' within walking distance of most Central Ward households.
• Extra funding for the South Yorkshire Energy Advice Centre in Heeley
• Help for small businesses affected by City Centre developments

These have been achieved with an assurance of no cuts in front line services.