Last Friday, giant Bees were seen swarming around the Town Hall, to sting Councillors into taking action on the dangerous herbicide, Glyphosate. Queen Bee, Izzy Price, said, “This chemical not only destroys our sources of food, but it damages our navigational abilities and is a major reason bee populations and other insects are in massiveContinueContinue reading “New Council Policy on Glyphosate passed in Environment Committee.”
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The Council must inform Sheffielders about the climate and nature emergencies.
Extinction Rebellion Sheffield highlighted widespread concern about climate and nature risks, urging national emergency briefings on the TV and Council Tax communications. Sheffield Council passed the Green Party’s “Power to the People” motion, supporting climate bonds, renewable energy, community power and stronger oversight, though amendments removed proposals concerning using Doncaster Airport site for housing and a solar farm.
The Green Party must stand firm against Labour and Lib Dem bullying
Sheffield Greens for Palestine had this letter printed in the Sheffield Star on 22nd October. Dear Editor It was great to see Leni Solinger’s letter in the Star on Thursday 15th Oct, explaining, from a Jewish perspective, why the Zionism is Racism motion is not antisemitic. On the same page, however, was well-known persecutor ofContinueContinue reading “The Green Party must stand firm against Labour and Lib Dem bullying”
Super El Niño could bring food shortages this winter.
The National Emergency Briefing recently issued a warning about severe weather that is very likely this winter as a result of climate change amplifying the effects of El Niño. They warn of floods, international food shortages, and high food inflation, which will impact the poorest most. The media has mainly ignored this, hoping it willContinueContinue reading “Super El Niño could bring food shortages this winter.”
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”
Reform are not your friends in Sheffield
I wasn’t happy to see this leaflet from Reform in Sheffield, as it contained so much misinformation. I’ve marked it 0/7! Let’s have a look at the facts. Reform say they are going to audit the Council’s finances. Don’t they believe this has already been done! They will “cut waste”, but they don’t say whatContinueContinue reading “Reform are not your friends in Sheffield”
Volunteer Efforts Keep Sheffield Libraries Alive
A letter to the Sheffield Telegraph and Star Dear Editor Paige Turner (Sheffield Telegraph 26.2.26) is very good at making up pseudonyms, but they need to recognise who their friends are. My article was not about libraries, but I was very pleased to mention the excellent service I had had from Sheffield Library. This isContinueContinue reading “Volunteer Efforts Keep Sheffield Libraries Alive”
Flood risk at decommissioned landfill sites.
Following my recent articles on old landfill sites and the threat posed by flooding to sites containing toxic waste, I have received this reply from Cllr Joe Otten’s pa. I have to say it has not eased my concerns, and if I were a neighbour of one of the tips listed below, I would beContinueContinue reading “Flood risk at decommissioned landfill sites.”
Immoral companies like Palantir should have no place in the NHS
by Graham Wroe A letter to the Sheffield Star Julia Armstrong reports in the Star (2.1.26) that a local doctor, Rory Gibson, objected at the Council’s Health Scrutiny sub-committee concerning a £330 million contract that was awarded to Palantir Technologies to develop a “federated data platform” for the NHS. Local NHS Trusts have the optionContinueContinue reading “Immoral companies like Palantir should have no place in the NHS”
Tell the Truth Sheffield, Review of 2025
by Graham Wroe As 2025 draws to a close, it’s good to review what TelltheTruthSheffield.org has achieved in the last 12 months. It’s been a year of steady growth for the blog, with increasing numbers of subscribers (if you aren’t one yet, please click the link!) and viewers. The year has been dominated by theContinueContinue reading “Tell the Truth Sheffield, Review of 2025”
