Introduction
About us : Join
the Greens: Make a
Donation : FAQ's : How
we manage our finances : Standing
Order Form : Why should
you join the Green Party :
In Sheffield, we make up for a decentralised part of the national
Green Party and aim to create a just, equitable and sustainable
local community in Sheffield. We focus our efforts primarily, though
not exclusively, through the electoral system.
If you aren't sure what the Green Party is about, then it would
be worth while reading our FAQ
page which answers the frequently asked questions. You may also
wish to read the issues and policy pages to find out a little more
about us. Here, you will find that greens share a vision of community-based
politics, social justice, non-violence, and a sustainable future.
Real Progress and Gaining Recognition
Jillian Creasy
was elected as the first Green Party councillor on Sheffield City
Council in Central ward in June 2004. This followed a sustained
increase in our share of the vote in council elections over the
previous 5 years. Bernard
Little almost doubled his vote in Central constituency in the
2005 General Election. In the 2006 council elections he joined Jillian
Creasy as the second councillor in the Central Ward and Jillian
was re-elected in 2007. This meant that the Green Party in Sheffield
became an official group in the Council chamber, with out own office
at the Town Hall. In 2008 Rob
Murphy was elected in Central Ward to become our third councillor.
Real Progress across the UK
The UK's Green Party now has more elected representatives in more
influential positions than ever before. There are 2 Members of the
European Parliament, 2 members of the Scottish Parliament and 2
London Assembly members. The Green Party has 126 councillors on
43 councils across England and Wales.
Real Progress at Meetings
Members meetings are on the second Wednesday of the month and the
venue is now St Marys Church and conference centre, Bramall
Lane, S2 4QZ. Click
here for map. Meetings are 7.45pm for 8pm, finishing
at 10pm with a drink in a nearby pub afterwards..For
a full listing of events click
here. There is parking for cycles and cars. Potential new members
are very welcome to attend.
Join the Green Party or become a "friend
To join the national party, receive the magazine Green World and
be entitled to vote at national conferences, click
here. National members who live locally are automatically members
of Sheffield Green Party.
Local membership of Sheffield Green Party costs per £5 per
annum. You can also become a friend for £3 a year.
You will receive our regular newsletter, Greensheaf, with information
about meetings and activities.
How to make an enquiry to the Green Party
For information about the Sheffield Green Party, meeting dates,
membership, or to help with elections, fundraising, policy making
or delivering newsletters then please contact our Secretary, Eamonn
Ward, found on the contacts
page. Our three elected Councillors, Jillian Creasy, Rob Murphy
& Bernard Little are happy to assist and their details can also
be found on the contacts
page.
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