Sheffield City Council elections – potential for a shift in the balance of town hall power

Sheffield City Council elections – potential for a shift in the balance of town hall power

Sheffield voters are heading to the polls today (May 7) in a city council election that could shift the balance of power in the town hall.

Concern after political signs vandalised

Campaigners in Sheffield have reported vandalism on outdoor signs as voters take to polling stations today to vote in the local elections. Sheffield City Council has 28 of 84 seats up for election, whereby voters can choose one candidate for their ward. In Barnsley, there is a landmark ‘all-out’ local election, where voters can choose three per ward. This week, campaign signs advocating votes for the Green Party have been found damaged around Sh…