Laura Sharman 11 May 2021

Voters back committee system in Sheffield referendum

Voters back committee system in Sheffield referendum image

Sheffield City Council will move towards a new committee system following a referendum to change how the council is run.

In the referendum, 89,670 out of 140,186 people voted in favour of moving from the current leader and cabinet model to a committee system made up of elected councillors.

The new constitution will be implemented in May 2022.

Kate Josephs, chief executive of Sheffield City Council, said: ‘The Governance Referendum has given the people of Sheffield the opportunity to have their say on how they would like their local council to be administered, and they have voted for a new committee system.

'This last year has presented unparalleled challenges for all of us and although we continue to navigate through the uncertainties COVID-19 has brought, we are ready to work hard to get this change in motion.’

In recent years, other councils have also moved to a committee system of governance including Wirral Council and Cheshire East Council.

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Business Support Assistant

Essex County Council
Up to £25959.00 per annum
Business Support AssistantFixed Term, Full Time£25,959 Per AnnumLocation
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Clerical Officer Receptionist

Durham County Council
Grade 3 £26,016 - £26,847 Pro - rata
We have an exciting opportunity for a Clerical Officer/Receptionist to join our dedicated Business Services team. We currently have one part-time per Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Residential Workers - Long-Stay Children's Home

Durham County Council
Grade 7, £31,015 - £34,811 per annum
Residential Workers - Long-Stay Children's Home Salary
Recuriter: Durham County Council

School Crossing Patrol

Durham County Council
Grade 1 £4,106 (approx.) £12.85 per hour
Join our School Crossing Patrol Service! Are you punctual and reliable? Do you have good communication skills and a strong sense of community spirit? Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Rights of Way Officer

Durham County Council
Grade 7 £31,015 - £34,811 per annum
An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen within the Council’s Access and Rights of Way Team for the position of Rights of Way Officer.   WHA Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council
Linkedin Banner