Democracy & Activism

Local politicians express mixed opinions about reforms to make seats in Parliament more closely match the number of votes.

Writer and campaigner Peter Macfadyen tells us about Flatpack Democracy’s mission to make decision-making in councils participatory – and the upcoming Flatpack 2021 campaign.

Bob Johnson chosen by fellow Labour councillors to replace the outgoing Julie Dore in January.

We need to stop looking for leaders who embody our desires, identities and dreams. Whenever the clay of democracy starts to dry, we need to wet it again – or we risk our leaders moulding us.

Julie Dore is resigning as Leader of the Council. Her recent “unreserved apology” is not enough – her successor should immediately launch a public inquiry into the felling of thousands of our city’s street trees.

Occupying street space and listening to Ed Miliband are saving me from nihilistic rage.

As Sheffield joins nearby cities in being begrudgingly placed under a new wave of government-imposed lockdown restrictions, we talk to Alex Niven about what this might mean for the north as a political concern.

A new project led by citizens aims to collect one million signatures in support of a radical welfare overhaul.

Sheffield150 will bring together young people across the city to answer the question: "What will the legacy of our generation be?”

ACORN claim victory after day of action against Crapper & Haigh letting agents and Matlock landlord.