Local taxpayers have been left astounded as the total taxpayer bill for three Labour “white elephants” was revealed as more than £1.2 million. Sorby House, Vestry Hall and Forum House, the three buildings refurbished under Labour’s failed Burngreave New Deal project, came under the Council’s ownership in April 2011. Newly released figures have shown that [...]
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Councillors demand action for super-fast rural broadband
Local councillors have demanded further action by the Council to bring super-fast broadband to rural communities in Sheffield. Liberal Democrat councillors have “called-in” a Council report on rural broadband, for debate tomorrow. The councillors claim not enough practical action has been taken to support communities in need. According to the latest data over 70,000 residents [...]
Two-faced Labour betray Stocksbridge with hidden demolition plan
Two-faced Sheffield Labour councillors have been accused of “twisting the knife” on Stocksbridge residents by agreeing a demolition plan for their leisure centre – despite claims that talks to save the centre are on-going. At Sheffield City Council’s Cabinet meeting tomorrow, Labour councillors will back a plan to continue talks over the centre. But at [...]
Historic shift as Labour Council votes to concrete over controversial green fields
Labour councillors on Sheffield City Council voted today to condemn a number of green sites across to be concreted over and developed for housing. The plan to allocate sites for housing was agreed at today’s Full Council meeting, despite strong opposition across the city. One controversial site was Canterbury Crescent in Fulwood, which has now [...]
Lib Dems table plan to protect libraries at crucial budget vote
Local Liberal Democrats will put forward an alternative budget plan at tomorrow’s crucial full council meeting to protect front-line services. The plan, which has been agreed with council finance officers, protects local libraries and sports facilities, such as Stocksbridge Leisure Centre and Don Valley Stadium. Liberal Democrats are also proposing more support for those struggling with [...]
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Local Elections 2012
