Crookes ward is in the West of Sheffield and contains Crookes, parts of Hallam, Sandygate, and Crosspool.

Your Local Campaigner – Rob Frost

Rob Frost has strong links with Crookes Ward, where he has lived all his life. He was born in Crosspool, where he lived for 14 years and attended local schools, and now lives in Sandygate. He is also involved in the community, none more so than through his active, long-standing involvement with Hallam Cricket Club.

Rob is fighting against Labour’s cut to local highway schemes – money that was due for local projects, like streetlights on the steps of Dransfield Close alleyway.

You contact Rob about local issues at robert-frost@hotmail.co.uk

Local Councillors

Crookes has two Lib Dem councillors. Learn more about them below:

Name: Cllr Sylvia Anginotti

Years as councillor: 17                     Term Ends: May 2014

Bio: Sylvia Anginotti was elected for the ward of Netherthorpe in 1994. Following boundary reviews in 2004, what was then Netherthorpe Ward became the new Crookes Ward. Sylvia has 23 years experience locally as a lecturer in History. She took a degree in History as a mature student and became a lecturer in local history for Sheffield Adult Education. She then worked at Sheffield College for nearly 20 years. Between 1999 and 2002, she was the Cabinet Member at Sheffield Council for Children and Young People. When the Lib Dems regained power in 2008 Sylvia became Cabinet Member for Business and Enterprise. As a Cabinet Member she helped introduce the new Tramlines Festival in Sheffield, dubbed the ‘urban Glastonbury’.

Tel: 0114 250 0361                E-mail: sylvia.anginotti@sheffield.gov.uk 

Surgeries: Every second Saturday in the month from 10.30 – 11.30 a.m. at St Columba’s Church Hall, Manchester Road.

Name: Cllr Brian Holmes

Years as councillor: 13                     Term Ends: May 2012

Bio: Brian Holmes was first elected in the Lib Dem landslide of 1998, defeating the then Labour Council Leader Mike Bower. Over the following thirteen years he has built up good relations with local people by fighting hard for his area. In particular, he has campaigned on parking issues, planning applications and keeping the ward litter free. He has built up strong expertise through his long service on planning committees. This year Brian announced, at the age of 72, he intends to retire and will therefore not stand again in May 2012. Instead he will focus on his great hobbies gardening and wildlife projects.

Tel: 0114 266 9838                 E-mail: brian.holmes@sheffield.gov.uk

Surgeries: Contact Brian on  266 9838 to arrange a mutually convenient meeting in an appropriate location. He will aim to see people within a couple of days. 

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