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Sheffield voters call for an increase of youth engagement in local politics

Sheffield voters call for an increase of youth engagement in local politics

by Cameron Todd | May 2, 2024 | Community, Politics

The Sheffield City Council elections are taking place today and voters have expressed the importance of the vote and for young people to be involved in local and national politics. People are taking to the polling station to elect the next City Councillors and the...
Sheffield outdoor swim groups call for ‘Right To Swim’ in Yorkshire Reservoirs

Sheffield outdoor swim groups call for ‘Right To Swim’ in Yorkshire Reservoirs

by Cameron Todd | May 2, 2024 | Community, Environment, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Two Sheffield wild swimming groups are advocating for everybody to have access to swim in inland waters. Sheffield Outdoor Plungers Community (SOUPs) is a swimming group who share advice, safety tips and arrange group swims.  They are campaigning for the right to...
Sheffield City Council approves ‘Period and Menopause Equity’ draft charter

Sheffield City Council approves ‘Period and Menopause Equity’ draft charter

by Cameron Todd | Mar 14, 2024 | Politics, Top stories

Councillor Fran Belbin said: “The lack of access to suitable period products is a significant issue for far too many women, girls and people who menstruate within the city.”  A draft of the ‘Period Equity and Menopause’ charter was approved by Sheffield City...

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