by Marianne Hamilton | Feb 9, 2024 | Education, News, Politics, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2
The Race Equality commission’s recommendations to actively fight racism within Sheffield was originally released in July 2022, now nearly two years later, The Sheffield Race Equality partnership (REPS) has finally launched. This launch happened at the start of...
by admin | May 19, 2023 | Politics
Labour’s Tom Hunt has been elected as the new leader of the Sheffield City Council, after his predecessor was forced to stand down. On Wednesday, Cllr Hunt was voted in at the second round of the authority’s AGM, securing 38 votes in support and 28...
by Eddie Bryant | May 5, 2023 | News, Politics
Sheffield city council elections took place on Thursday, with thousands travelling to the polling stations. These elections were slated as one to watch as Labour looked to reinforce their majority in the city. Here are some of the biggest moments from the day. Still...
by Talia Keane | May 5, 2023 | News, Politics, Top Story - Home Page Lead
After a shocking neck-and-neck race, Labour have won the seat of Penistone East in Barnsley from the Conservative Party. Penistone East had been Conservative since 1998. Alex Burnett received a standing ovation as he took the seat from the Conservatives, winning...
by Talia Keane | May 5, 2023 | News, Politics, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2
Labour have retained overall control of Barnsley council in the 2023 local election. With votes still being counted, the party had made three gains in the Dearne South, Monk Bretton and Stairfoot Ward, and have also managed to keep their seats in Dearne North and St...
by Rebecca McPhillips | May 4, 2023 | Politics
Ballotters are expressing their concern over the new requirement for photo ID when voting, despite data showing over 90% UK citizens having it. Local elections are open from 7am to 10pm today and this is the first election where photo ID is required to be able to...
