Sheffielders ‘outraged’ at energy bill rise

by admin | Feb 10, 2022 | Environment, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

Last week, Britain’s independent energy regulator, Ofgem announced an expected surge in the energy price cap of 54 per cent from April 1.    This may see the average bill increase to as much as £1,915, affecting nearly 22 million households across the UK. ...

Local Community groups being set up in Sheffield to help protect Swifts.

by admin | Feb 10, 2022 | Community, Environment, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

New community groups in Sheffield have been set up to help a rare breed of birds which are at risk of extinction. Swifts are now classed as a globally threatened breed, and have seen their numbers cut in half in the last 20 years. The Sheffield S11 Swifts are one of...

WATCH: Hundreds of pro-Palestine demonstrators rally outside Sheffield Town Hall

by joa18wh | May 20, 2021 | Community, News, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture, Watch

Last Saturday, pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered outside Sheffield’s Town Hall to rally against the unrest in the Middle East. Hundreds of protestors brought flags and banners as they chanted “free Palestine” only days after Prime Minister Boris...

Exclusive: Green councillor slams ‘cynical’ Tory ID policy and tells all about local election win

by admin | May 13, 2021 | Community, Environment, Politics, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

We sat down for a Q&A with the Green Party councillor for Gleadless Valley, Paul Turpin, after the Green’s success in the local election. How have the Greens managed to be so successful in Sheffield? I believe people have been ready to vote for parties other than...

Sheffield referendum explained: What exactly is a Committee System?

by job18cc | May 13, 2021 | Politics, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

On May 6, Sheffield was given a choice whether to remain with the council’s existing Cabinet model or change to a Committee System. The results showed that the committee system won, after receiving almost twice as many votes as the current system, with 89,000 votes...

Sheffield referendum explained: What exactly is a Committee System?

by admin | May 13, 2021 | Politics, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

On May 6, Sheffield was given a choice whether to remain with the council’s existing Cabinet model or change to a Committee System. The results showed that the committee system won, after receiving almost twice as many votes as the current system, with 89,000 votes...