Neighbourhoods You Love
Pride in Sheffield does not start with big announcements. It starts with whether your street is clean, your park is looked after, and the green space your kids use has not been given over to developers. When the basics are neglected, it sends a message — that your neighbourhood matters less than somewhere else.
We want every part of Sheffield to feel cared for. Not just the city centre.
We pushed for bigger blue bins, secured the food waste recycling trial, and championed the Friends groups who look after our parks. The green belt is under pressure and we will fight to protect it. More Liberal Democrat councillors means more votes against a plan that puts our heritage at risk.
Why This Matters for Our Principles
Getting the basics right — a council that works for you
Reliable recycling collection, well-maintained verges and properly supported parks volunteers are basic expectations that residents have every right to hold the council to. Getting these things right consistently is a measure of whether the council is doing its job.
Pride in Sheffield
Sheffield has a reputation as a green, community-minded city — and thousands of volunteers work hard every week to earn it. But pride cannot survive neglect. When parks are quietly run down, fly-tipping spots become permanent, and verges go uncut, it tells residents their neighbourhood is an afterthought. Every part of Sheffield should feel like somewhere worth caring for.
Opportunity for all
Access to good green space is not evenly distributed. Residents with gardens, cars and money can reach the countryside. Many Sheffield families cannot. For children growing up in flats, for older residents without transport, for communities where a local park is the only outdoor space available, what happens to that park matters enormously. Good green space supports health, reduces isolation and gives children room to play and grow. That is not a luxury — it is part of what a fair city looks like. Protecting the green belt means protecting that access for the people who need it most.
Key Changes:
• Brownfield first — protect the green belt with a council commitment to prioritise previously used land.
• Better recycling, less mess — food waste collection, easier recycling sites, and tackling the spots that attract fly-tipping.
• Plant trees, protect verges, and fund community greening — with residents having a say on where and what.
• Back the volunteers who look after our parks — with small grants, equipment and proper recognition for Friends groups.
• Keep money in the neighbourhood — redirect a meaningful share of Community Infrastructure Levy funding back into the local area where development happens, so communities see a direct benefit from growth on their doorstep.
• Support our volunteer-run libraries — with the resources and equipment they need to keep delivering for their communities, not just the promise of goodwill.