Both Sheffield and Rotherham Councils have recently elected a Reform Councillor in by-elections. It’s understandable that electors want to protest against the Labour Government that continues to punish the poor while refusing to increase taxes on those who can afford them, especially the millionaires and billionaires. But voters are being deceived if they think ReformContinueContinue reading “Don’t be fooled by Reform”
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Real existing Degrowth in Sheffield
A guest blog by Darcy White Last week, in this column, I reported on a conversation with Ci Davis who had recently returned from the ISEE-Degrowth conference in Norway. Supporters of degrowth embrace a fundamental challenge to the current growth-based economic system which has vastly exceeded planetary boundaries whilst also deepening inequality. In this continuationContinueContinue reading “Real existing Degrowth in Sheffield”
Sheffield Demands “Stop Starving Gaza”
A guest blog by Jon Cowley Every day in every newspaper and on every television channel people are bombarded with images of starving people and emaciated children. At least 133 have died of starvation in Gaza in the last few days, including 87 children. The World Health Organisation says that these numbers will start toContinueContinue reading “Sheffield Demands “Stop Starving Gaza””
More Power to the Global South!
Here are some highlights from yesterdays rally for Palestine outside Sheffield Station. Annie spoke about recent international developments. She said “I want to build on what Musheir said about the disgraceful attitude of the British government and the Americans to Israel standing firm in front of this shocking genocide. I’ve got good news and I’veContinueContinue reading “More Power to the Global South!”
Palestine debated in Full Council meeting
At yesterday’s (9th July 2025) meeting of Sheffield City Council, members of the public and Councillors (Green and Independent) took Tom Hunt, the Labour Leader of the Council to task over his failure to support Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions against Israel. As Netanyahu announces plans to forcibly move all the residents of Gaza to oneContinueContinue reading “Palestine debated in Full Council meeting”
Greenpeace ask Sheffielders what they want their MP to do about Climate Change, while many travel to London to lobby their MP.
On Wednesday, Greenpeace volunteers gathered outside the Town Hall before the Full Council meeting. They talked to passers by about their concerns about the Climate and Nature Emergency, and recorded questions to pass on to their MP’s. Mike Nutt explains what went on. https://youtu.be/WkmvcHvoHVw I found it fascinating talking to passers by. A very commonContinueContinue reading “Greenpeace ask Sheffielders what they want their MP to do about Climate Change, while many travel to London to lobby their MP.”
Greenbelt Campaigners demand a rethink on the proposed local plan.
I spoke to Greenbelt Campaigners outside the Town Hall today, who are very unhappy about the plans to eat into the Greenbelt by allocating land for building new housing. This is what they had to say. https://youtu.be/VVhMZvqZTv8 Becky from Grenoside said “I’m here as part of the campaign to save the Greenbelt in Grenoside, ChapeltownContinueContinue reading “Greenbelt Campaigners demand a rethink on the proposed local plan.”
New Energy Hub in Sheffield city centre
Concerned about rising fuel bills? Want to make your house more energy efficient? Not sure who to trust to help you plan how to retrofit your house? Geoff Cox from South Yorkshire Climate Alliance outside the new Energy Hub A new Energy Hub has recently opened in Sheffield where you can get excellent impartial advice.ContinueContinue reading “New Energy Hub in Sheffield city centre”
Aviva Employees challenged to be Climate Heroes.
Employees arriving for work at Aviva this morning were met with a cheery group of Extinction Rebellion activists challenging them to become Climate Heroes. They were handed leaflets explaining how their business could stop oil gas and coal companies from burning down the planet by refusing to insure them. Employees were urged to talk toContinueContinue reading “Aviva Employees challenged to be Climate Heroes.”
5% of carbon emissions come from war preparations.
Protesters gathered at Meadowhall outside the Forged Solutions factory. They were angry that Forged Solutions makes parts for F-35 fighter jets that have been bombing schools, hospitals, houses and even refugees in tents in Gaza. More than 50,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since October 7th and the vast majority have been womenContinueContinue reading “5% of carbon emissions come from war preparations.”
