Fox resignation confirmed

Sheffield Council Leader Terry Fox has now officially confirmed he will not be seeking re-election as the leader of Sheffield Labour. He will be stepping down with immediate effect and a new leadership race will be held to find his replacement. The news of his...
This year’s Sheffield manifesto promises

This year’s Sheffield manifesto promises

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....

Barnsley count begins!

Barnsley’s first ward has been verified and the count has begun. Dearne North is the first ward to begin it’s count and will announce it’s result first The seat is currently vacant, but Labour will be looking to reclaim the seat having won it in...

Critics say voter ID rule should be scrapped

A campaign group has said the requirement for voter ID should be scrapped following a “significant number” of issues during yesterday’s local elections. Unlock Democracy said the efforts to introduce the scheme “went very badly and that the new...