We have seen yet more terrible scenes of totally unnecessary tree felling on our city’s streets this week with many brave protesters including one councillor arrested and lots of very distressed people sickened at the massacre of yet more beautiful, … Continue reading
Councillor defiant after being charged over Sheffield tree protest
A Sheffield councillor charged over a tree protest says she ‘felt compelled to take a stand’. Alison Teal, who represents the Green Party, was among seven demonstrators arrested and subsequently charged for trying to prevent a horse chestnut tree being … Continue reading
More cuts and job losses are on the way as Sheffield Council confirms five per cent tax hike
Sheffield Council is facing a further £40 million of cuts – and could be forced to axe 225 job. Local authority bosses have officially confirmed a 4.99 per cent council tax rise – three per cent of which is ring … Continue reading
Abuse victims of ex-Sheffield Council worker to sue authority
Sheffield Council could be ordered to pay compensation to the victims of ex-worker Roger Dodds. Abuser Dodds was jailed for 16 years on Friday for sexually assaulting students and colleagues while he worked for the council between the 1970s and … Continue reading
Sheffield councillor arrested at tree felling protest
A Sheffield councillor has been arrested at a tree felling protest today. Councillor Alison Teal, who represents the Green Party in the Nether Edge ward, was one of seven protesters arrested at a demonstration on Chippinghouse Road, Nether Edge. Police … Continue reading
Charges dropped against pensioners in Sheffield tree protest
A pensioner who was arrested as she protested against a “dawn raid” to fell trees outside her house said today she is relieved she will no longer be prosecuted, but the decision “won’t bring back the trees”. Retired sociology professor … Continue reading
More Sheffield tree protest arrests ‘inevitable’, say campaigners
As a revolt against tree-felling in Sheffield grows, with campaigners even willing to risk prison, Chris Burn meets the man who sowed the seeds of a very British protest. “Nobody wants to see any more arrests. But I think it … Continue reading
Two Sheffield pensioners to appear in court over Rustlings Road tree protest
Two Sheffield pensioners who were arrested at a 5am tree felling on Rustlings Road have been charged. Jenny Hockey, 70, and Freda Brayshaw, 71, were arrested following a stand-off with police who assisted council contractor Amey during the tree felling. … Continue reading
Man dies in long ambulance wait, says Sheffield MP
A man died during a two hour and 40 minute wait for an ambulance, according to an MP. Louise Haigh, Labour MP for Sheffield Heeley, spoke about her constituent’s death in parliament on Monday. Ms Haigh told the BBC the … Continue reading
Campaigners form human chain in protest at Sheffield tree felling
Campaigners have formed a human chain around Sheffield Town Hall in a peaceful protest against the felling of the city’s trees. Hundreds of people, all dressed to demonstrate a ‘yellow ribbon’, formed an unbroken line around the building in the … Continue reading
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