Douglas Johnson
@douglasjohnson.bsky.social
Green Party Cllr for City Ward, Sheffield; Chair of Sheffield's Housing Committee
You know the @greenparty.org.uk is popular?
This poll shows 75% of people support this top GP policy of introducing a wealth tax of 1% on assets above £10m and 2% on assets above £1bn
yougov.co.uk/economy/arti...
@sheffgreenparty.bsky.social
This poll shows 75% of people support this top GP policy of introducing a wealth tax of 1% on assets above £10m and 2% on assets above £1bn
yougov.co.uk/economy/arti...
@sheffgreenparty.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 10:05 PM
You know the @greenparty.org.uk is popular?
This poll shows 75% of people support this top GP policy of introducing a wealth tax of 1% on assets above £10m and 2% on assets above £1bn
yougov.co.uk/economy/arti...
@sheffgreenparty.bsky.social
This poll shows 75% of people support this top GP policy of introducing a wealth tax of 1% on assets above £10m and 2% on assets above £1bn
yougov.co.uk/economy/arti...
@sheffgreenparty.bsky.social
Just got this new equipment installed at the council ...
October 27, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Just got this new equipment installed at the council ...
Today, I visited the @schoolfoodmatters.bsky.social stall at the Moor Markets where children from local schools were selling produce they had grown themselves.
July 8, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Today, I visited the @schoolfoodmatters.bsky.social stall at the Moor Markets where children from local schools were selling produce they had grown themselves.
It's certainly welcome to hear the #Chancellor announce £39bn for affordable housing, building on the success of places like #Sheffield.
We'll have to await the detail of how this splits out over the 10-year period and how much is for social rent not just "affordable" related to market prices.
We'll have to await the detail of how this splits out over the 10-year period and how much is for social rent not just "affordable" related to market prices.
June 11, 2025 at 12:41 PM
It's certainly welcome to hear the #Chancellor announce £39bn for affordable housing, building on the success of places like #Sheffield.
We'll have to await the detail of how this splits out over the 10-year period and how much is for social rent not just "affordable" related to market prices.
We'll have to await the detail of how this splits out over the 10-year period and how much is for social rent not just "affordable" related to market prices.
Today, @angelaargenzio.bsky.social is speaking at the start of the #povertyconference in #Sheffield.
March 28, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Today, @angelaargenzio.bsky.social is speaking at the start of the #povertyconference in #Sheffield.
Seriously?
Rachel Reeves has just announced universal credit to be cut by half for sick people.
No wonder @adrianramsay.bsky.social called the #SpringBudget "morally repugnant."
Rachel Reeves has just announced universal credit to be cut by half for sick people.
No wonder @adrianramsay.bsky.social called the #SpringBudget "morally repugnant."
March 26, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Seriously?
Rachel Reeves has just announced universal credit to be cut by half for sick people.
No wonder @adrianramsay.bsky.social called the #SpringBudget "morally repugnant."
Rachel Reeves has just announced universal credit to be cut by half for sick people.
No wonder @adrianramsay.bsky.social called the #SpringBudget "morally repugnant."
Businesses can still apply for grants towards new, cleaner vehicles in #Sheffield - but apply soon. The #cleanair grants scheme ends on 31st May.
Here's the details:
www.sheffield.gov.uk/clean-air-zo...
Here's the details:
www.sheffield.gov.uk/clean-air-zo...
March 18, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Businesses can still apply for grants towards new, cleaner vehicles in #Sheffield - but apply soon. The #cleanair grants scheme ends on 31st May.
Here's the details:
www.sheffield.gov.uk/clean-air-zo...
Here's the details:
www.sheffield.gov.uk/clean-air-zo...
Hi @clearchanneluk.bsky.social - nearly had a nasty crash because of your display blocking the cycle path and sight lines. The other cyclist had to swerve round the board but couldn't see me coming the other way
March 18, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Hi @clearchanneluk.bsky.social - nearly had a nasty crash because of your display blocking the cycle path and sight lines. The other cyclist had to swerve round the board but couldn't see me coming the other way
Ooooohhh .... unkind headline! 😬
Also ... disgraceful! 😡
Also ... disgraceful! 😡
March 13, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Ooooohhh .... unkind headline! 😬
Also ... disgraceful! 😡
Also ... disgraceful! 😡
Today, Sheffield is hosting a conference on the Future of Council Housing and putting the needs of council tenants to Minster Matt Pennycook.
March 6, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Today, Sheffield is hosting a conference on the Future of Council Housing and putting the needs of council tenants to Minster Matt Pennycook.
@yorkshirewater.bsky.social, could you take a look at this water burst on Shoreham Street in Sheffield please?
Location: maps.app.goo.gl/9m3oKAoYVfEC...
@ruthmersereau.bsky.social @martinphipps13.bsky.social
Location: maps.app.goo.gl/9m3oKAoYVfEC...
@ruthmersereau.bsky.social @martinphipps13.bsky.social
February 28, 2025 at 5:49 PM
@yorkshirewater.bsky.social, could you take a look at this water burst on Shoreham Street in Sheffield please?
Location: maps.app.goo.gl/9m3oKAoYVfEC...
@ruthmersereau.bsky.social @martinphipps13.bsky.social
Location: maps.app.goo.gl/9m3oKAoYVfEC...
@ruthmersereau.bsky.social @martinphipps13.bsky.social
Today, @sheffcitycouncil.bsky.social has agreed its Gambling Harms Prevention Strategy, a very welcome step to recognise the harm from gambling in order to address it.
@gamblingwithlives.bsky.social @felly500.bsky.social @angelaargenzio.bsky.social
@gamblingwithlives.bsky.social @felly500.bsky.social @angelaargenzio.bsky.social
February 19, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Today, @sheffcitycouncil.bsky.social has agreed its Gambling Harms Prevention Strategy, a very welcome step to recognise the harm from gambling in order to address it.
@gamblingwithlives.bsky.social @felly500.bsky.social @angelaargenzio.bsky.social
@gamblingwithlives.bsky.social @felly500.bsky.social @angelaargenzio.bsky.social
Some very clear and direct calls to Sheffield council today to take action on pension fund investments in Israel.
February 5, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Some very clear and direct calls to Sheffield council today to take action on pension fund investments in Israel.
Today's published survey show the worries that many local authorities have about financing vital council housing.
This coalition of councils is urging the government to act to save council housing.
@lb-southwark.bsky.social
This coalition of councils is urging the government to act to save council housing.
@lb-southwark.bsky.social
January 20, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Today's published survey show the worries that many local authorities have about financing vital council housing.
This coalition of councils is urging the government to act to save council housing.
@lb-southwark.bsky.social
This coalition of councils is urging the government to act to save council housing.
@lb-southwark.bsky.social
In a truly pedestrian-friendly city, pavements would be gritted and cleared of ice as well as roads. It's much harder for people walking to the bus
January 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
In a truly pedestrian-friendly city, pavements would be gritted and cleared of ice as well as roads. It's much harder for people walking to the bus
Congratulations to former Director of Housing at @sheffcitycouncil.bsky.social for her MBE in the New Year's Honours.
Janet has unrivalled experience and dedication to public service in local government.
Janet has unrivalled experience and dedication to public service in local government.
January 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Congratulations to former Director of Housing at @sheffcitycouncil.bsky.social for her MBE in the New Year's Honours.
Janet has unrivalled experience and dedication to public service in local government.
Janet has unrivalled experience and dedication to public service in local government.
Like or loathe #skyscrapers, housing lots of people in city centres is absolutely key to tackling #climatechange.
This is Manchester.
This is Manchester.
December 12, 2024 at 11:42 AM
Like or loathe #skyscrapers, housing lots of people in city centres is absolutely key to tackling #climatechange.
This is Manchester.
This is Manchester.
It's not even rush hour and the 3-car #Sheffield to #Manchester train is still standing room only.
Is anything wrong with Britain's #railways?
Is anything wrong with Britain's #railways?
December 12, 2024 at 10:23 AM
It's not even rush hour and the 3-car #Sheffield to #Manchester train is still standing room only.
Is anything wrong with Britain's #railways?
Is anything wrong with Britain's #railways?
Also this week, I was on site at Newstead to celebrate the start of building 77 new council homes in #Sheffield.
As Chair of the Housing Committee, I can't wait until the new flats and houses are ready to let.
Council housing is a vital public service we should be proud of.
As Chair of the Housing Committee, I can't wait until the new flats and houses are ready to let.
Council housing is a vital public service we should be proud of.
November 30, 2024 at 1:14 PM
Also this week, I was on site at Newstead to celebrate the start of building 77 new council homes in #Sheffield.
As Chair of the Housing Committee, I can't wait until the new flats and houses are ready to let.
Council housing is a vital public service we should be proud of.
As Chair of the Housing Committee, I can't wait until the new flats and houses are ready to let.
Council housing is a vital public service we should be proud of.