Roland Sebestyen

1 day ago | thestar.co.uk | Roland Sebestyen

Residents, neighbours, and tenants voiced strong opposition to proposed housing developments on green belt sites in Sheffield during a council meeting held yesterday (May 14). The extraordinary meeting saw close to 100 members of the public either ask questions or share statements expressing concern over the plan to build more than 3,000 homes on green belt land across the city.

2 days ago | thestar.co.uk | Roland Sebestyen

A heartfelt tribute has been paid to an “excellent councillor” following her decision to resign after six years of service at Sheffield Town Hall. As reported by the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS), Cllr Julie Grocutt, who represented the Stocksbridge and Upper Don ward, has stepped down from her role. Her official photograph has already been removed from the Sheffield City Council website.

3 days ago | thestar.co.uk | Roland Sebestyen

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowSheffield’s youngest councillor has confirmed his suspension from the Liberal Democrats, but says he “maintain[s] the belief” he did nothing wrong. Cllr Willis Marshall, who represents the Woodhouse ward, was suspended following a complaint made to the Liberal Democrats’ national headquarters, as first reported by the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) earlier this week.

3 days ago | thestar.co.uk | Roland Sebestyen

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowA new alcohol shop aimed at “high-end” clientele has been granted a licence to open in Sheffield city centre, despite multiple objections from nearby residents and a local councillor. The store will be located on Fitzwilliam Street, just metres from West Street, after Sheffield City Council’s licensing sub-committee approved the application.

4 days ago | thestar.co.uk | Roland Sebestyen

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowSheffield’s youngest councillor, Willis Marshall, has been suspended by the Liberal Democrats following a formal complaint made to the party’s national headquarters. The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) can confirm that Cllr Marshall, who represents the Woodhouse ward, will now sit as an Independent while the matter is investigated. The nature of the complaint has not been disclosed publicly.