Former council leader Paul Scriven has been elevated to the House of Lords by Nick Clegg.
You might remember him from the time he sang and danced in a promo video for Mercure Hotels.
Or the time just after losing his seat in a disastrous local election night, when he dismissed the idea of being made a peer as a "silly rumour."
In any case. Sheffield Politics congratulates Lord Scriven of Broomhill (presumably) and wishes him well in his future role helping to run the country.
Tommy Robinson leads an EDL march in Sheffield which ends in violence and arrests of both EDL and anti-fascist protestors. EDL are heard chanting islamophobic slogans, including "You burn a poppy, we'll burn a mosque"
A company has advertised for people to live in Stocksbridge Leisure Centre...so the council doesn't have to keep it open.
Read More4SLC, the community group trying to prevent the closure of Stocksbridge Leisure Centre, have hit back at claims that their legal action is a "distraction."
Cllr Isobel Bowler, cabinet member for culture, sport and leisure told the Star
“We have always been and remain committed to working with 4SLC and others in the community to find an affordable and sustainable leisure offer in Stocksbridge.
“The legal processes, which appear to be being driven more by the lawyers than by the people of Stocksbridge, seem to me to be unnecessary and a distraction.
“If the council has to pay Unity’s fees this will come out of scarce resources - and we have no option but to defend the position on mothballing.
“We have been working with the 4SLC and the community since January and will continue to do so despite having to engage in litigation while also trying to work collaboratively. Ultimately we all want the same thing which is the continuation of leisure facilities in Stocksbridge.”
In a statement 4SLC responded to Cllr Bowler's comments
4SLC have engaged Unity Law to act on our behalf and take all necessary steps to preserve the integrity of Stocksbridge Leisure Centre. They continue to take our instruction.
On the accusation of the legal action presenting a cost to the taxpayer, they said:
The council have failed to consult with and evaluate user impact as required by law, had they done so, that would have negated all legal action by 4SLC.
4SLC strongly dispute that SCC have been working with the community since January. There have been three meetings, the first, a fact finding meeting by Sport England and a council officer. The second, the presentation of that report. The third, between 4SLC committee, Julie Dore and Paul Billington.
There had been no significant or beneficial communication with SCC until the notice that 4SLC would be seeking a Judicial Review.
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Sheffield International Venues have become “lax” in gaining approval from their board of trustees for financially risky projects, according to admissions made by the company's Chief Executive in a document seen by Sheffield Politics.
Read MoreCommunity group files for high court injunction preventing "mothballing" of leisure centre.
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