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Sheffield tree-felling work ‘paused’ after assault allegations involving demonstrators and Amey staff – Yorkshire Post

Posted on January 25, 2018 by SaveSheffTrees# — 1 Comment

Controversial tree-felling work in Sheffield has been temporarily paused after clashes during protests. South Yorkshire Police has received allegations of assaults from both demonstrators and staff working for city council contractor Amey, which is involved in the removal and replacement…

Sheffield City Council Could End the Trees PFI – Jennifer Saul – Medium

Posted on January 24, 2018 by SaveSheffTrees# — 1 Comment

The PFI contract between Sheffield City Council and Amey, a Spanish multinational corporation, is a disaster. The public have not been allowed to see this 25-year contract to maintain Sheffield streets, pavements and trees, but we have been able to…

‘Completely unsustainable’ – Sheffield MP calls on council contractor to halt tree felling pending further investigation

Posted on January 22, 2018 by SaveSheffTrees# — 1 Comment

A Sheffield MP has called on council contractors to halt tree felling pending further investigation. Louise Haigh, MP for Heeley, said situation on Meersbrook Park Road is ‘completely unsustainable’ as the area becomes the latest flashpoint between tree protesters and…

Lies, Violence and Spurious Arrests in Sheffield – Jennifer Saul – Medium

Posted on January 21, 2018 by SaveSheffTrees# — 1 Comment

Things are turning very ugly very fast in the battle to destroy the healthy trees of Sheffield. Last week we learned from BBC Radio that “new tactics” would be used against Sheffield’s tree protectors. These tactics have so far turned…

Sheffield tree campaigners believe new evidence shows controversial PFI contract could be ended for free – Yorkshire Post

Posted on January 20, 2018 by SaveSheffTrees# — Leave a comment

Tree campaigners in Sheffield believe the city council may be able to terminate a controversial PFI contract linked to the felling of thousands of street trees free of charge. Read more at: https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/sheffield-tree-campaigners-believe-new-evidence-shows-controversial-pfi-contract-could-be-ended-for-free-1-8969228

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Sheffield City Wide Street Tree Preservation Order Update

Posted on January 20, 2018 by SaveSheffTrees# — Leave a comment

Many of you will be aware that we have been up to something with government ministers. Sadly, this time round the scheme did not work, but not for want of trying. We submitted a City wide Tree Preservation Order for all…

Watch “Sheffield Street Tree Protests | Deconstructing SCC/Amey Propaganda” on YouTube

Posted on January 16, 2018 by SaveSheffTrees# — Leave a comment

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tree-bound | a sheffield community’s love for its trees

Posted on January 14, 2018 by SaveSheffTrees# — Leave a comment

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#SaveSheffTrees Update – w/e 12/01/18

Posted on January 13, 2018 by SaveSheffTrees# — 1 Comment

THIS WEEK – Amazing, Inspiring and not much luck for Amey!I t’s been a hectic and sometimes stressful week but not discouraging and very few trees were felled, again. Great business for Acorn who are paid by the day regardless…

In Sheffield, you don’t have property rights – HuffPost

Posted on January 12, 2018 by SaveSheffTrees# — Leave a comment

Welcome to Sheffield, where intruders come onto your property in the dead of night with handsaws, after you have expressly denied them permission to do so. And your council pays for it. This implausible nightmare vision is true. Let me…