Labour-run Sheffield City Council have been left blushing, after a report revealed that a controversial parking scheme will cost more than seven times what it saves. The proposal to charge for car-parking in Millhouses, Graves, and Hillsborough Parks was forced through Sheffield’s special budget council meeting by Labour councillors on Friday, 9th March. Labour councillors [...]
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‘Tireless’ Lib Dem work delivers new playground
Community activist, Graham Oxley, has praised the ‘tireless’ work of Lib Dem councillors as a new playground was finally opened in Chapeltown Park. The new playground at Chapeltown Park was officially opened last week. Graham Oxley, a former Lord Mayor and current parish councillor, is Chair of Friends of Chapeltown Park. He commended the work [...]
Waving the flag for local parks
Liberal Democrat councillors are calling on the City Council to apply for ‘Green Flag’ status, which recognises parks for being well maintained and high quality, at more local parks. When the Liberal Democrats ran the Council, between 2008 and 2011, the number of green spaces in Sheffield awarded Green Flag status doubled from six to [...]
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Local Elections 2012
