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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Moorland burning raises air pollution concerns among local parents
by Sarah Llewellyn, Parents for Future Local parents have raised concerns about air pollution from wildfires linked to the moorland burning season on the third anniversary of ‘the day Sheffield choked in smoke’, as new Government figures show wildfires in England set a new record in July 2026. As the moorland burning season gets underwayContinueContinue reading “Moorland burning raises air pollution concerns among local parents”
Zionism is Racism is passed by Green Party Conference
I was very proud yesterday to have played a small part in the acceptance at the Green Party conference of the Zionism is Racism motion. This resulted in the Israeli Government immediately banning Zack Polanski from Israel. If we have upset the genocidal Israeli Government, we must surely be doing something right! Since the vote,ContinueContinue reading “Zionism is Racism is passed by Green Party Conference”
Sewage Pollution Cannot Become the Norm
A guest blog by Ben Bradley, Deepcar, Sheffield Following heavy rain on Thursday, 27 August 2026, I monitored local sewage discharge data and walked down to our local waterways in Deepcar. What I found was a clear picture of an infrastructure system pushed past its limits. Data from the Safer Seas & Rivers Service revealedContinueContinue reading “Sewage Pollution Cannot Become the Norm”
Grow UK, offering young people real hope for the future
On Monday, I was delighted to join a group from the Sheffield Green Party for a tour of GROW UK, on Manor Lane, near Manor Lodge, Sheffield. Not only did I come home with a massive organic courgette, but I also returned inspired and encouraged by the work that is happening in my community. GrowContinueContinue reading “Grow UK, offering young people real hope for the future”
Reclaim our Moors from Snares, Subsidies and Scroungers
On Sunday, August 16th, over 150 campaigners joined the Reclaim our Moors march on Moscar Moor near Sheffield. Diverse groups came together from Reclaim Our Moors, Hunt Saboteurs, Earth First, Wild Justice, Green Party, Protect the Wild, Extinction Rebellion, Right to Roam, and Raptor Persecution UK to demand an end to the cruelty of bloodContinueContinue reading “Reclaim our Moors from Snares, Subsidies and Scroungers”
Sheffielders protest outside the Crown Court to protect the right to Trial by Jury
800 years, one bill. The Labour Government is dismantling a cornerstone of the British Constitution, one jury at a time. by The Jury Alliance The Jury Alliance hosted a national campaigning day of action outside over 30 crown courts across England and Wales today. [1] On Monday, May 18th at 8.45am, local people gathered atContinueContinue reading “Sheffielders protest outside the Crown Court to protect the right to Trial by Jury”
Complaints to the BBC and the prospect of a Judicial Review
Laura Kuenssberg interviewed Deputy Leader of Reform Richard Tice on Sunday. Kuenssberg pushed Tice on the Reform UK councillor who suggested “melting down Nigerians to fill pot holes”. Kuenssberg also pushed Tice on the astonishing private £5 million personal donation to Farage. It is telling that Tice tried to dodge the questions. During the interview,ContinueContinue reading “Complaints to the BBC and the prospect of a Judicial Review”
A film everyone must see
On Monday, 27th April, I visited STC, formerly known as St Thomas’ Church, Crookes, for a Community screening of the National Emergency Briefing film. There was a good-sized audience of around 60 people, but I’m guessing most were already quite knowledgeable about the climate and nature emergencies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaI-dHgh65Q The 50-minute film combines authoritative scientific contentContinueContinue reading “A film everyone must see”
Who should I vote for in a climate emergency?
It is getting increasingly difficult to sort out fact from fiction when discussing local politics. Blatant lies are sometimes told on election leaflets, and misinformation is deliberately spread on social media. How do we get to the truth, and who should we vote for to prioritise environmental action? Greenpeace has been on the streets encouragingContinueContinue reading “Who should I vote for in a climate emergency?”
