Sheffield markets could soon be entering the digital world as councillors vote on plans tomorrow to develop online shopping for local markets. The proposals, put forward by Liberal Democrat councillors, follow work on a virtual companion for Kirkgate Market in Leeds. The project, currently under development, will allow shoppers to visit stalls, ‘meet’ traders and […]

A newly-elected councillor has got straight to work by delivering improved bus stops in his ward, just two weeks after being elected. Transport bosses have installed new seating at a bus shelter on Meadowhead, following a campaign by local Liberal Democrat councillor Richard Shaw. The works will see the shelter, outside the Waggon and Horses […]

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 […]

I’ve spoken to hundreds of local residents and many people are telling me how much they appreciate the work that the local Liberal Democrat team do all year round. I care passionately about our City and have been working hard with your local Lib Dem councillor Simon Clement-Jones. Labour have neglected this area of the […]

When you come to cast your vote on Thursday May 22nd, please ask yourself, who will work hardest for this area?Richard Shaw is an important part of our Lib Dem team in Beauchief, Greenhill and Jordanthorpe. He’s been working with me to save Greenhill Library and Jordanthorpe Library, improve local bus services and campaign against […]

Richard Shaw is continuing to act on the road safety concerns of local people. Many residents have been contacting Richard about their worries about the poor visibility at junctions caused by vehicles parking on corners. This includes the junction of Westwick Road and Westwick Crescent in Greenhill, which has seen several near misses in recent […]

Local campaigners are celebrating after the future of a prized local green space has been cleared up. Gulleys Wood Meadow near Beauchief Abbey had apparently been given to a local golf club by someone claiming to have acquired it from the Council, prompting fears among local community groups that it could be closed to the […]

The key question is – who can you rely on to fight for our area? On May 22nd our area will elect someone to represent them in the Town Hall. Here are three good reasons why I hope Beauchief & Greenhill ward residents will choose me as their councillor. Our area needs a strong voice. When Sheffield Labour announced plans to […]

Liberal Democrat candidate Richard Shaw is supporting local Chancet Wood and Meadowhead residents in calling for better bus stops for the area, including new electronic time displays. After having their number 17 bus service slashed, elderly and vulnerable residents now face having to walk longer distances to access bus services. However, some of their nearest bus stops lack seating or even timetables. Wendy Zealand, District […]

Richard Shaw and the local Lib Dem team are continuing to act on concerns about the Council’s tree maintenance programme and also damage being caused by trees to pavements and property. Residents are also worried about pavements being covered in moss or leaves, which then becomes hazardous in the wet weather. Local people have reported damage caused by trees to pavements, including on Crawshaw Grove. Streets Ahead have inspected […]