Time to Vote Green

8th April 2008

The Greens launched their local election campaign on Saturday (April 12th) on London Rd, where a pedestrian crossing is to be installed later this year.Extra money for pedestrian crossings throughout the city was just one of the Green Party's achievements this year. They have used their influence in a hung Council to maximum advantage, securing concessions from Labour which will improve life for the people of Sheffield and help the environment.

Central Ward candidate Rob Murphy said, "Greens are the real alternative to Labour and the Lib Dems. We see beyond the gloss of Labour 'successes' and actually get something done. If you want more than a petition, but a real crossing on London Rd, vote Green. If you want weather-tight houses as well as new kitchens and bathrooms on the Council estates, vote Green. Voters who are fed up with 'New Labour' and its addiction to war, nuclear power, and the privatisation of health and education are turning to the Greens.

"We understand the green agenda. A better environment is not just about better parks and planting more bulbs, although these are important. It's about better public transport and housing, and a strong local economy. These improvements reduce pollution and carbon emissions and make life cheaper and easier for us all."

Councillor Jillian Creasy added, "We have great chance of getting a third Green Councillor in Central. But we are also challenging the other parties in Nether Edge,Walkley, Gleadless, Manor, and Broomhill, where our candidate, Rob Cole, came a strong second last year. The Young Greens group which he founded has also been active, for example campaigning to get rid of plastic bags at Sheffield University".

After the election the Greens will continue to push for improvements to transport, housing and the local economy and to work hard for communities in Sheffield. Coun Creasy said, "Ther is a good chance that we will continue to hold the balance of power after May 1st, and voting on an issue by issue basis and working constructively with whoever supported our policies has proved the best way of delivering real gains for people and the environment.

ENDS