Stocksbridge & Upper Don ward is in the North West of Sheffield and contains Stocksbridge, Deepcar, Wharncliffe Side, Oughtibridge, Bolsterstone, Midhopestones, and Ewden. Stocksbridge & Upper Don is in the Nothern Community Assembly.
Stocksbridge also has a Town Council – you can learn about them here.
Local Councillors
Stocksbridge & Upper Don has two Lib Dem city councillors. Learn more about them below:
Name: Cllr Alison Brelsford
Years as councillor: 14 Term Ends: May 2014
Bio: Alison lives in Stocksbridge with her husband and young family, who attend local schools. She has been a city councillor for 14 years, as well as Stocksbridge Town Councillor for 8 years. Alison has worked as an administrator, bookkeeper and financial analyst since graduating in 1994. As a councillor she has fought to make sure Council services are as accessible in our area and that Stocksbridge get a fair deal. As a local councillor, she has helped to ensure that Stocksbridge and the Upper Don got help in heavy snow, campaigned to get the A6102 reopened more quickly after the landslip, secured Hollin Busk as green belt land, and attained funding for children’s play areas in Wharncliffe Side, Deepcar and Stocksbridge. Locally she is also involved with Stocksbridge Community Forum, Friends of Don Field, Oughtibridge Woods Access Campaign, the Steel Valley Project, and Oughtibridge Village Community Association.
Tel: 0114 288 4033 E-mail: alison.brelsford@sheffield.gov.uk
Surgeries: 1st Saturday in month from 9.30 – 11.00 a.m. at Stocksbridge Library, Manchester Road. You can also contact Alison on the above telephone number or email address to arrange a home visit.
Name: Cllr Jack Clarkson
Years as councillor: 3 Term Ends: May 2012
Bio: Jack Clarkson was elected as a city councillor for Stocksbridge and Upper Don in 2008. Jack has thirty years experience working within the local police force, including two years as a victim support manager. He lives locally and is also a town councillor on Stocksbridge Town Council. As a former police officer, he values community safety and has taken action to stamp out anti-social behaviour in his area. He has also lobbied for new investment and development in Stocksbridge shopping centre. Most recently he has been campaigning against Labour councillors cut to Stocksbridge Leisure Centre. His interests include rugby union, as well as antiques and collectables.
Tel: 0114 288 7707 E-mail: jack.clarkson@sheffield.gov.uk
Surgeries: 1st Saturday in month from 9.30 – 11.00 a.m. at Stocksbridge Library, Manchester Road. You can also contact Alison on the above telephone number or email address to arrange a home visit.
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