With the count about the get underway, here’s a look at the main points in the manifestos of the main contenders:

Labour:

• Deliver a strategic economic plan that builds on Sheffield’s successes.
• Grow the economy while distributing wealth more equally.
• Ensuring children have the best possible care.
• Rapidly reducing carbon emissions.
• Make Sheffield more affordable with a reliable, and low-carbon public transport system.
• Build affordable, sustainable, and decent homes.
• Invest in community and faith groups.
• Tackle discrimination and remove barriers.

Liberal Democrats:

• Shorten the time it takes for calls to be answered and addressed, including council tax enquires.
• Building more homes depending on the types of households, including families, couples, single people, and the elderly.
• Investing in local authorities and increasing the powers delegated to Local Area Committees.
• Developing local business networks while providing access to businesses looking to relocate to Sheffield.
• Support the city’s night-time economy.
• Establish Council Heritage Parks and Community Assets Fund.
• Monitoring pollution levels and assessing the effectiveness of the new Clean Air Zone.
• Set up an integrated public transport system, including a London-style bus service.

Greens:

• The creation of a team to work on the climate emergency, warmer homes and local, clean energy production.
• Creation of a £3mln Carbon Reduction Investment Fund.
• Better walking, cycling and public transport.
• Allocating £2mln to offset higher council tax bills.
• Allocate £1mln for solar panels on council housing; £500,000 for schools; and £1mln for low-traffic neighbourhoods.
• Free buses and trams at Christmas.
• Cheaper buly waste collection for low-income households.
• Supporting businesses coming out of lockdown.