Candidate for Nether Edge

I have lived in Nether Edge for over 20 years. I am married with 2 children and retired after working for the council and the NHS. I have been the Green Party candidate in Nether Edge since 1999, increasing my vote in every election.

I am an active member of Sheffield Green Party’s Energy Group, working on policy and energy advice. I served on the Nether Edge Neighbourhood Group’s Planning Sub Committee for many years. I am increasingly concerned about the number of flats built in the ward and their poor building standards.

I am proud of the measures that Green councillors have got into the council budget for 2008/9. They will make a real difference on energy conservation and greatly increase the chances of getting much needed crossings on Psalter Lane and at the junction of Carterknowle and Bannerdale roads

The Green Party believes everyone has the right to adequate housing which should be affordable, safe, warm and dry.

We want housing that is more affordable to heat, better regulation of private landlords and a fairer allocation of social housing. We will invest in better insulation and green energy. This will create jobs and boost the local economy as well as combating climate change and improving energy security.

Our budget measure to fund insulation support for private and council homes will reduce energy consumption and fuel bills.

We will push for affordable housing quotas to be enforced in future developments at the Hallam University campus on Psalter Lane and the Brincliffe Oaks pub site.