Sheffield report launch to examine the centralisation of power and the weakening of local government 2 weeks ago A new paper by Unlock Democracy asks why the UK is one of the most centralised countries in the world and what we can do to change it.
Labour lose Council Leader and control of Sheffield Council on bruising night for party 7 May 2021 New Council Leader Bob Johnson has lost his Hillsborough seat, with the Greens making big gains.
Now Then survey reveals political divisions ahead of razor-tight elections next Thursday 29 April 2021 Labour and Greens split on issues including HS2, street trees and how Sheffield City Council is run.
Greens outline new vision for Sheffield 19 January 2021 Opposition party responds to Local Plan proposals ahead of council elections this year.
Consultation opens on future budget as Council Tax set to rise by nearly 4% 13 January 2021 Councillors have called on the government to reverse a decade of cuts and fund essential services properly.
Sheffield City Council selects new leader 8 December 2020 Bob Johnson chosen by fellow Labour councillors to replace the outgoing Julie Dore in January.
Danger: Zones 7 August 2020 Planning does need to be improved, but the Government’s planning reforms announced this week are an attack on local democracy, says a local planner, activist and former architect.
