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.
Sheffield City Council has issued a response to yesterday's cancellation of an event planned by Library Workers for a Brighter Future. The event was to feature poet Ian McMillan and was to take place at Upperthorpe Library in an effort to highlight the value of public libraries..
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Poet, broadcaster and comedian Ian McMillan has been banned from appearing at a childrens' creative writing workshop by Sheffield City Council, over fears he might make "political comments".
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Sheffield City Council last night voted to oppose the city's local government financial settlement, which will require deep cuts in council spending. The cut to the grant, which council leader Paul Scriven pledged to oppose should it be over 15%, came in at roughly 8%, although this is still 4% higher than the national average.
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A controversial device designed to be repellant to young people is expected to be condemned by Sheffield City Council next week.
The 'Mosquito' emits a high pitched noise only audible by children and young people under 25, and is intended to cut anti social behaviour.
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Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg looked shaken leaving Sheffield Town Hall this evening, as an impromptu demonstration chanted and hurled abuse.
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Communities minister Eric Pickles is said to be furious that almost all top earning council bosses, including Sheffield council's Chief Executive, have ignored his order to take a pay cut.
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