Prime Minister Andy Burnham has shockingly called the Green Party antisemitic, and his party has sent an ultimatum to Councils where Greens and Labour are sharing power. This is a statement from Cllr Fran Belbin, leader of the Labour Group. “Following the shameful and antisemitic “Zionism is Racism” motion passed at Green Party Conference earlierContinueContinue reading “Andy Burnham bullying threatens Sheffield Council cooperation agreement.”
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People’s Emergency Briefing Update
At the last Full Council Meeting, Deputy Lord Mayor Peter Gilbert announced a special showing of the People’s Emergency Briefing film for all Councillors on Wednesday 14 October at 5pm. Please get in touch with your Councillors (you have 3) and let them know how important it is for them to see this film. HowContinueContinue reading “People’s Emergency Briefing Update”
Momentous Green Party Conference this weekend.
As the Labour Party conference comes to an end and the good people of Holburn and St Pancras prepare to choose their new MP, the Greens are heading to Brighton for the Green Party conference. There’s lots going on at the conference, but one particular motion is likely to take the headlines. The Zionism isContinueContinue reading “Momentous Green Party Conference this weekend.”
Manor Fields Park clean up after the fire.
Yesterday I went to help at the clean-up at Manor Fields Park following the fire on August 13th. It’s one of my favourite local spots for a walk, looking out for herons, other birds and waterfowl, butterflies, insects and wildflowers. So it was depressing to see nearly half the park completely scorched black, trees burntContinueContinue reading “Manor Fields Park clean up after the fire.”
Progress with the Judicial Review of BBC reporting on Climate Change.
News on the plan to take the BBC to Judicial Review for its failure to report the most alarming aspects of climate change.
Chris Packham backs Sheffield Community screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing
A public screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing will occur on July 16 at Hallam Hall, Sheffield, followed by a community discussion. The film aims to inform attendees about climate risks and foster local dialogue on necessary actions for a safer future.
Singing River Walk in Endcliffe Park
by Steph Howlett On Sunday, 12th April, about 20 members of Sheffield Climate Choir walked out through Endcliffe Park, following the course of the Porter Brook, for a singing river walk. The group were concerned about the frequent sewage dumps from Yorkshire Water into our rivers and streams. Undaunted by the occasional April shower, theContinueContinue reading “Singing River Walk in Endcliffe Park”
South Yorkshire Together for Love, Hope and Unity
by Ci Davis On Saturday, 28th March, a half-million-strong gathering turned the tide against the politics of division and fear that have become normalised over the last decade. A greater warmth than that of the spring sunshine was felt. It was an energy transmitted by people who knew that in coming together to confront racistContinueContinue reading “South Yorkshire Together for Love, Hope and Unity”
The Line We Crossed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBVHQEJ130U&t=120s Directed by Liz Smith, The Line We Crossed can be seen at the Showroom Cinema, Sheffield, this Tuesday at 7.30pm. Trudi Warner, who is featured in the film, will be joining for the live Q&A session. This is a British story of dissent, drawn from the frontlines of climate resistance. Through the experiences ofContinueContinue reading “The Line We Crossed”
Dirty business in our water.
by Dr Karine Hohr World Water Day on 22nd March is designated to highlight the importance of fresh water and sustainable management of fresh water resources. Clean water, like clean air and clean soil, should be a basic human right. A quarter of people globally don’t have access to clean water, but what is theContinueContinue reading “Dirty business in our water.”
