4th May 2007

The Green Party is today celebrating he re-election of Green Councillor Jillian Creasy in Central Ward, proving that the Greens are here to stay in Sheffield Town Hall. The Greens are now the third party in Sheffield, the Tories having lost their group status. Cllr Creasy and her colleague Bernard Little, together with the remaining Conservative and single independent, now hold the balance of power in the Council. The Greens came second in Broomhill with 28% of the vote and gained 10% of the vote (12,853) across the city, where the party stood candidates in every ward. They also made a gain in Stocksbridge Parish Council where Dan Lyons won a seat.

"This is significant for us and for our supporters because shows we are not just a flash in the pan, but force to be reckoned with. Now we can carry on fighting for the things people in the city want; like decent, affordable housing; better public transport; local jobs that stay in Sheffield and no privatisation of schools and hospitals", said Cllr Creasy.

" People like our policies and are now realising that we can win in Sheffield and that votes for us are not wasted. We will be joining not only the councillors from other parties in Sheffield Town Hall, but also the growing number of Green Councillors across the region and the UK."

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