Welcome to Sheffield Liberal Democrats

After a great campaign and result for the Liberal Democrats in Sheffield's 2008 local elections we are getting on with the job of delivering on the agenda backed by local people. There has been action to cut crime through more uniformed officers on the beat. Green action, including free recycling for green waste and protecting our parks. Cleaner Streets through giving local people control over street cleaning budgets. A fair deal through bringing Labour's 'favoured areas' policy to an end.

Over the coming months and years I will be working towards improving your local Council so that everyone in Sheffield can see the benefit. We really are committed to making sure Sheffield is a place where everyone matters.

Councillor Paul Scriven, Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group on Sheffield City Council.

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LOCAL COUNCILLORS REACT TO CORUS JOBS BOMBSHELL Fri 26th Jun 2009 The three local Liberal Democrat councillors that represent Stocksbridge have given their reaction to the news that 379 of the approximately 700 local Corus jobs are to be axed. In a joint statement, Cllr Martin Brelsford, Cllr Alison Brelsford and Cllr Jack Clarkson, said "These job cuts will come as a huge blow to the area we represent. Many local families will be devastated by this and they will still be trying to get over the shock."

RURAL SHEFFIELD NOT FORGOTTEN BY LOCAL LIB DEMS Tue 23rd Jun 2009 Extra support is being given to rural areas of Sheffield to help residents ensure their villages remain vibrant communities. Liberal Democrat councillors on Sheffield City Council's new Northern Community Assembly have agreed to fund a part-time village officer who will work with local people to identify improvements the community would like to see - such as a new playground or car park, help them apply for funding to enable the work to take place and share good ideas and develop closer links between neighbouring communities.

LABOUR SPEND £20,000 ON THE INFAMOUS 'BLING BUS' Wed 17th Jun 2009 Labour Councillors on the North East Community Assembly have agreed to buy the infamous New Deal for Burngreave 'Bling Bus'. It cost £130,000 of public money and was equipped with top-of-the range equipment. At the time the decision to purchase the custom made bus was met with widespread criticism due to it's price and the £30,000 a year running costs. But now the cash-strapped organisation is selling its custom-built 'bling mobile' to the Labour controlled Community assembly for a knockdown £20,000.

LOCAL LIB DEMS AGAINST BUS CUTS Fri 12th Jun 2009 Liberal Democrats on Sheffield City Council have reacted to the news that FirstBus intend to make cuts to local bus services that would see the service reduced by 3%. Cllr Ian Auckland, Liberal Democrat Cabinet member for Sustainable Transport and Streetscene, said: "I'm bitterly disappointed that FirstBus have registered these cuts to local bus services. We are completely opposed to these cuts and we call on FirstBus to see sense and drop them immediately."

LIB DEMS DELIVER £250,000 BACK TO LOCAL BUSINESS Thu 11th Jun 2009 Small businesses in Sheffield have saved over a quarter of a million pounds during the credit crunch thanks to the Liberal Democrats. The Lib Dem Council has been working with local business across the city to encourage those who are eligible for business rate relief to apply. Small business rate relief is available to businesses with a rateable value below £15,000. Already hundreds of businesses have come forward, but there is still more money to be saved.

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