Greens Expect Climate Change Boost in Council Elections

4th April 2007

As nominations closed, Sheffield Green Party announced they are fielding a full slate of candidates in the council elections on May 3rd and expect another surge in their city wide vote with climate change now a key issue.

Election Agent Eamonn Ward comments : "Cllr Jillian Creasy, who is seeking re-election in Central ward, has been driving the green agenda in the city alongside Cllr Bernard Little. Other key issues for the Green party in the election will be improving public transport, support for the local economy and decent, affordable housing. These issues are resonating with ordinary people in Sheffield and we are positive about our prospects in this election."

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