Greens Launch Manifesto

17th April 2007

The Green Party has launched its manifesto ahead of the local elections on May 3rd. Sitting Councillor Jillian Creasy is hoping to be re-elected in Central ward.

"We are campaigning on four issues that affects the quality of life of ordinary people in Sheffield," said Cllr Creasy. "They need affordable, well-insulated homes that don’t cost a fortune to heat. They want public transport that serves the needs of passengers first, which means introducing Quality Contracts that will bring services under Council control. Local shops and businesses should be supported so that communities can thrive and residents can get what they need closer to home. And we are against the creeping privatisation of services such as schools and hospitals. These should be run for people, not for profit.

"But of course our manifesto covers a whole range of other issues too. Voters can read it on our website at www.sheffieldgreenparty.org.uk, where they can also access links to reports of what we have been doing throughout the year to make Sheffield a better place to live."

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