This October I’m helping to raise money for St Luke’s Hospice in Sheffield. I’m taking part in their 10km “Night Strider” walk on Saturday 8th October, alongside my wife, Andrea, who is completing her nursing degree. During her training Andrea has cared for many patients suffering from cancer and St Luke’s Hospice is an excellent […]

I would like to say thank you to all the residents who took part in last week’s local elections and those who supported myself, Bob Pullin and Andy Nash to be your local councillors in Beauchief & Greenhill ward.  It is a great privilege to have been re-elected, with a greatly increased majority, and I look forward […]

I was informed on Tuesday evening that the ‪’Hutcliffe Hole’‬ has now been filled with concrete up to the lower level of the road. The road will be relaid when the concrete has gained enough strength over Wednesday and Thursday. Council officers hope that by Friday the road will then be opened to single-way traffic, controlled […]

Last week I called on the Council to repair the heating system at Greenhill Library, which has been broken since mid-November, forcing volunteers and members of the public to endure freezing temperatures as the weather worsened. Last Monday (18th January) I was interviewed on BBC Radio Sheffield about the heating problems at the library (starts […]

In my first post of 2016 I would like to wish you, your friends and family my best wishes for the coming year.  I would also like to thank all of the local community volunteers who dedicate so much of their free time to support projects and people here in Sheffield. Without their help, so much that […]

Last Monday I was pleased to be invited to a meeting of the Sheffield Amateur Radio Club, which is based at the SYPTE Social Club at Meadowhead within my ward of Beauchief & Greenhill. The club boasts more than 40 members and meets each Monday evening. While I was there I learnt about the 100 […]

Residents in Beauchief, Greenhill and Chancet Wood are feeling safer crossing the road, following action by local Lib Dem councillor Richard Shaw. Local residents had complained that the condition of the crossing had deteriorated to the point where drivers could not see the crossing as easily and were failing the stop in time. Richard contacted […]

Today I was delighted to attend the annual Christmas fair at Chancet Wood Children’s Home, along with my ward colleague Simon Clement-Jones who is one of the Champions for the children’s centre. The fair is open to the public and aims to raise extra funds for the home’s activities, as well as providing entertainment for the […]

A couple of weeks ago, I was pleased to attend the 25th Annual Heeley Festival, along with several other local Lib Dem councillors and campaigners. It was a glorious day and we had a great time meeting with local residents, as well as looking over the various attractions and stalls this year. We offered festival goers advice on any […]

I just wanted to write a quick post to say how deeply honoured and humbled I am to have been elected as the new Liberal Democrat councillor for Beauchief & Greenhill ward. I will do my very best to serve local residents and continue the local Liberal Democrat team’s record of delivery in our community. Thank you to […]