Since the very successful elections in May, the 20 Green Councillors have been settling into their new roles on the Council. Sheffield has a Committee system, and one of the most important roles of a Councillor is their work in these committees. It’s exciting to see so many Greens Chairing committees and wielding real influence on the future direction of the Council and they value your expertise and experience as they carry out their roles. The Lib Dems have chosen to exit the Council’s administration, so now sit in opposition with Reform.
Cllr Peter Gilbert is the new Deputy Mayor. Cllr Brian Holmshaw is the Heritage Champion, and you can follow his work here on Bluesky.
The Strategy and Resources Committee is the overarching committee where we will be represented by: Angela Argenzio (as Group Leader), Maleiki Haybe, Douglas Johnson, Brian Holmshaw and Alexi Dimond.
The Adult Health and Social Care Policy Committee will be chaired by Maleiki Haybe and the Deputy Chair is Richard Tinsley
On the Housing Policy Committee, Douglas Johnson continues to chair and Lynsey Angell is the new deputy chair.
Transport Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee will be chaired by Alexi Dimond with Ruth Abbey as deputy chair.
Community, Parks and Leisure Policy Committee will be chaired by: Brian Holmshaw with Marieanne Elliot as deputy chair.
Charity Trustees Committee is chaired by Christine Gilligan Kubo
Planning and Highways Committee is co-chaired by Maroof Raouf (Co-Chair) and includes Tom Atkin-Withers and Brian Holmshaw
Licensing is co-chaired by Peter Gilbert and includes Ruth Abbey and Ruth Mersereau
Economic Development, Skills and Culture: Paul Turpin is our spokesperson, and Andy Davies is on the committee.
Finance and Performance Policy Committee: Angela Argenzio is our spokesperson, and Maia Salman Lord is on the committee
Environment Services & Regulations Policy Committee Christine Gilligan Kubo is our spokesperson, and Mustafa Ahmed is on the committee.
Education, Children and families Policy Committee: Toby Mallinson (spokesperson), Tessa Lupton
You can find our all about the work of the different committees here. It is possible to watch the committees in person and on-line. It is also possible to ask a question or make a statement to a committee or present a petition to them.
Many members and supporters of the Green Party have vital expertise and lived experience, which should help shape the direction of the Council. Please don’t be shy in sharing your ideas to make Sheffield a better place to live and work with the Councillors.
