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What Happens Now? Ten things to look for after Sheffield’s referendum

May 19, 2021 | Blog, Council Governance Model Referendum

(A personal view from Ruth Hubbard) Sheffield voters delivered a triple whammy on 6th May.  The Leader lost his ward, our council emerged under no overall control (NOC) and, resoundingly, citizens and communities won our change of governance referendum. Not...

Referendum Declaration Speech

May 13, 2021 | Campaigns, Council Governance Model Referendum, Update

Our Co chair, Anne Barr’s prepared victory speech Due to Covid restrictions only the returning officer was allowed on the platform so it wasn’t used but she would still like the messages contained to be heard. For those who don’t know me, I’m Anne Barr,...

It’s Our City! Public Statement Following the Referendum Result

May 10, 2021 | Council Governance Model Referendum, Press-releases

Monday 10th May 2021This is a great day for Sheffield, for citizens and communities across our city, and for our shared future. Sheffield citizens have used their community rights to vote resoundingly for change to the way our council works and the introduction of a...

Complaint about council’s referendum leaflet (and explanation)

Apr 21, 2021 | Council Governance Model Referendum, Letters

21st April 2021Dear Kate JosephsCouncil information leaflet to households: change of governance referendumWe consider that the council has put out inaccurate and misleading information in relation to Sheffield’s governance referendum in its leaflet delivered to...

Alert to Beighton residents: Candidate’s election leaflet incorrect

Apr 20, 2021 | Council Governance Model Referendum

This candidate leaflet for voters in Beighton is a gross misrepresentation of the governance referendum and its choices – in effect, the opposite of what this leaflet says is the truth. The words here also go directly against both Cabinet and council papers.We...

LOCAL ELECTION CANDIDATES SUPPORTING ‘CHANGE’ IN SHEFFIELD PEOPLE’S REFERENDUM ON 6th May 2021

Apr 13, 2021 | Council Governance Model Referendum, Update

We are delighted that over 80% of all candidates standing for local elections in Sheffield support CHANGE in Sheffield’s change of governance referendum! However, we should not be complacent about CHANGE!  This is no longer down to our council (nor  election...
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