Sheffield is full of unsung heroes who help make our city & lives better.
To celebrate those people & groups we are launching the Lord Mayor Awards.
With multiple categories covering community, arts, music & culture, the environment & science, sport, education & young people
Great to actually meet
@Mather_Keir
on my way for our final round. I must say he a really nice bloke and l we need more people like him in parliament
@UKLabour
#SelbyAndAinsty
I am immensely proud to announce that I am putting myself forward to be the Labour candidate for my home, Sheffield Central, at the next General Election.
I have the experience and commitment needed to be our next Labour MP.
Join our campaign today: 🌹
I am standing to be Labour’s next Mayor of South Yorkshire.
As a single mum, homeless and on benefits, to retraining at college and setting up my own business, I know what it takes to change lives.
Together we can build a brighter future, for every single one of us (1/4)
I haven’t decided who I am supporting in the leadership contest , but what I do know is that I will not be posting any negative comments about any candidate or their supporters .Let’s remember we are all
@UKLabour
, time for some respect and to unite and most of all to listen
Thank you to everyone who campaigned and voted for me in the selection, I am truly grateful. And massive congratulations to
@olivercoppard
! Oliver will be a great Labour mayor we can all get behind and who when elected will deliver for South Yorkshire 🌹👏
I am delighted and humbled to be shortlisted to be
#SheffieldCentral
's next Labour MP.
I have the backing of the best of our trade union movement and have a track record of delivering for our city.
I have been overwhelmed with the support I have received so far. Thank you!
I am delighted to announce that I am on
@UKLabour
's long list to represent
#SheffieldCentral
at the next general election.
A massive thank you to everyone who has supported my campaign so far. Let's make a fairer, greener Sheffield together.
🌹
I am Jayne
⭐️Business owner
⭐️Councillor
⭐️Lord Mayor of Sheffield
I also have a chronic invisible illness called Crohns , it doesn’t define who I am , it’s part of who I am . “Watch me roar “💜☺️💜
#worldIBDday
#mythbusting
#invisbleillness
Meet Rachael, Noshir and Sophie. In this film they talk openly about their experience of Crohn’s or Colitis. Share this film far and wide, so we can silence the myths surrounding Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
#WorldIBDDay
#IBDMythbusting
Accommodation offered to all homeless in sheffield
The offer of accommodation will include individual sleeping arrangements as well as self-contained bathing facilities. Meals will also be provided directly to each person
Contact 0800 7311 689 for support relating homelessness
Ok so I’m spending Christmas alone , it’s totally worth it to keep us all safe and well But for short while I’m allowed to be heartbroken , I’ve not hugged my son for nearly a year . I had trimmed the house up to be a virtual hug and now he won’t even see it
#Covid_19
I’ve run a beauty salon in Sheffield for 21 years and right now, with Omicron, times are getting desperate. It’s time for the Government to step up and help workers and small businesses.
@UKLabour
gets it. Why doesn’t the Government?
Arrived in Verona .. I am finally celebrating my sixth birthday 🥳. Waiting for the opera to start . These are memories I will treasure for ever
#family
#verona
#aperol
Out on the doorstep talking to people in Wakefield yesterday with this fabulous team from
@CenSheffLab
😉 . People proudly asking for posters to show their support for
@UKLabour
@simonlightwood
Back home from my first engagement as Deputy Lord Mayor .. I got to walk the blue carpet and spend a fantastic night celebrating the release of the new Disney+ series the Full Monty at
@showroomcinema
@Leadmill
.
@SheffCouncil
#sheffield
❤️ I promise you won’t be disappointed !
Just back from a full day’s campaigning for
@Mather_Keir
in
#SelbyAndAinsty
. Fantastic response on the doorstep , so many people fed up with this out of touch Tory government . Always a bonus to catch up with friends , today it was
@dominic_jones1
🌹
I’m incredibly grateful to the people of Southey for electing me to represent them for four more years – I won’t let you down. Looking forward to working with
@SheffLabour
colleagues to deliver for my community & everyone across Sheffield
Today I’m remembering the irreplaceable and unforgettable Pat .. 3 years since you left us and you are missed so much
#patmidgley
#sheffield
#womeninpolitics
. Thank you for being my friend x
Tomorrow we say goodbye to Pat, we can’t all be together in person to pay our respects . But we can share our memories a prayer or a photo by using the hashtag
#patmidgleywomanofsteel
🌹 & say a united goodbye to this wonderful lady ❤️
If you choose to go away anywhere in the UK that’s a holiday .A staycation is having annual leave off & staying at home . let’s not belittle our tourism industry by using such a term. The UK is normally a top tourist destination for the world , so let’s see what’s on our doorstep
In between a 5km , yoga class , radio interview , a virtual meeting, lots of emails i created a little bit of peace, a new poppy painting and one inspired by my walks around the bole hills ..not the nasty kind of hog weed btw ..
#poppyfields
#bolehills
#sheffield
@theoutdoorcity
Well done
@yorkshirelabour
for having period products in the campaign HQ toilets ..👍👏 by-election Selby and Ainsty . Leading by example
#periodequality
I am immensely proud to announce that I am putting myself forward to be the Labour candidate for my home, Sheffield Central, at the next General Election.
I have the experience and commitment needed to be our next Labour MP.
Join our campaign today: 🌹
I am very grateful to the people of
#Southey
for voting for me to be their councillor on
@SheffCouncil
for the next 4 years. I will work hard to deliver on what I’ve promised - improving housing, cleaning up the streets, cracking down on anti social behaviour and more . Thank you
The race to be our next MP is coming to a close, and today
#SheffieldCentral
members will get their say.
I hope members put their faith in me, just as our brilliant trade unions and affiliates already have.
Thank you to everyone who has supported me so far.
- 𝓙𝓪𝔂𝓷𝓮🌹
Proud to be sworn in as the Labour Member of Parliament for Sheffield Central
I look forward to being a strong voice, speaking up for all.
I’m slowly getting my office started up - and working through the mountain of emails and kind messages. Thank you for everyone’s patience.
Quick run before the polls open , and time to put up final poster . Vote
@olivercoppard
for South Yorkshire Mayor today ..
#VoteLabour
. P.s excuse the tired just out of bed face .. 😉
All the Christmas goodies and treats I bought to share with my son have not gone to waste , I’ve donated them to
@S6Foodbank
. I like me you bought enough food to feed an army, and don’t know what to do with it then donating to a foodbank could be the answer
#sheffield
#foodbanks
Christmas has come early for me .. mum gets her vaccine . My whole family like millions more have been hardly seen loved ones to keep them safe .. this is a life changing moment for us . Thank you
@NHSEnglandNorth
#COVID19Vaccine
#sheffield
🙏
Business support grant applications are now live on
@SheffCouncil
website . I’ve just completed mine it took 5 minutes . You just need your national insurance number , council tax ref no and proof of ID ie bank statement . Great work everyone
#covid19
#businesssupportgrant
So tomorrow evening I finally get to see my son after 10 months ,we can open our Christmas presents together & I can actually hug him .. the hideous penguin basket was a joke gift from my mum and is filled with gifts from friends &
#family
#christmas
#christmasinmay
#COVID19
🎄
I am devastated to hear this news . Pat was quite simply the kindest and most selfless person I have ever know . The city has lost a woman who always put others before herself . My heart goes out to her family at this difficult time . I will miss her so much xxx ❤️
I’m heartbroken to announce my mum Pat Midgley passed away this morning.
She was the most generous woman you could ever wish to meet, loved by so many, a completely unique character.
She dedicated her life to serving her community and Sheffield. A true woman of steel.
As
@shaunacoxsey
prepares for her
#OlympicGames
debut, here she is showcasing the city she lives in-
#Sheffield
:
@theoutdoorcity
🌿🏙🙌
Whether you're local or from further afield, there's lots happening this summer & beyond- and you're all invited!
Busy morning packing food boxes as part of the Holiday Hunger project. Each box has enough for two big family meals.There is a recipe card to help, a skipping rope and even a copy of
@SheffieldStar
🙏to all the volunteers who are helping out, it’s an incredible effort
#community
🎉 I’m honoured to be on the shortlist for Labour’s candidate for Mayor. I care about our home & can’t wait to take my vision of a brighter future for South Yorkshire to members in every town, suburb & village. If you can help our campaign get in touch! 👇
Cllr Pat MIdgley was compassionate , fair and kind . But most of all she was my friend and my comrade . Painted with love from me to you Pat x
#PatMidgleyWomanOfSteel
🌹
Today I spoke in favour of the
@SheffLabour
budget amendment one that will deliver fairness across the whole city . I spoke against the
@LibDems
attack on our trade-unions & yes that’s that’s our teachers , nurses ambulance staff & our postal workers to name a few ..
#sheffield
Ive lost count of the number of people who have said you can’t set up your own business, stand for office , run a marathon, all because I have
#crohnscoltis
. Wrong thanks to my family &
@IbdSheff
I’ve achieved & have a future
#WorldIBDDay
l💜
I want to live in a society that doesn’t bat an eye on who you love . I just want everyone to find and be loved . We do this through education, which is why
#RSE
is so important and non negotiable as far as I am concerned
I am honoured to be backed by
@SME4LABOUR
in my bid to be Sheffield Central's next MP.
@SME4LABOUR
ensure that SME's have a voice at the top table in the party and I am thankful for all they do.
As a small business owner, I will use my experience to deliver for our local SME's.
Today I celebrate 20 years of business .The last 8 months have been the most challenging & no doubt there is more to come .But today I say thank you to clients past & present & look forward to a real celebration on my 21st !
#20yearsinbusiness
#milestone
#sheffield
#beautysalon
🙏
As a single mum I couldn't feed my kid on a politician's warm words. So when I say I'm going to do something, I do it and it'll be the same if I am Labour's candidate for South Yorkshire Mayor. That's what people deserve & my record shows
Just finished my interview on
@looknorthBBC
taking about my experiences of online abuse & the threats I have received . This type of abuse has to stop as it affects so many people, but especially women
#InternationalWomansDay
Sheffield is now a White Ribbon city.
This accreditation shows our city’s commitment to gender equality and ending violence against women & girls.
As your MP, I will push for countrywide action on this issue.
Tributes being paid to Cllr Pat Midgley who sadly lost her life to COVID .. Pat was so special , and loved by so many .. a wonderful warm lady who always put everyone else first . Plus she could always make everything better with a hug , a piece of cake and a cup of tea ❤️
Such an honour to be asked to contribute in this broadcast one of hope & aspiration, vote
@UKLabour
in
#LocalElections2021
& you will elect a Cllr who we will work night and day to ensure a that we can have a fairer and brighter future
#votelabour
🌹
Sheffield: Wicker Riverside flats still unsafe, says fire chief. This was in response to the question I asked at full council on Wednesday . For far too long the residents have been left waiting for gov to act, & not feeling safe in their homes
On Wednesday I’m bringing a motion to full council highlighting the unfair funding of our schools in Sheffield . Let’s get every child the education they deserve
@Jack_Scott
Cllr Mazher Iqbal . sign
@SheffieldStar
petition
#fairfundsheffieldschools
Happy birthday to Tom my wonderfully kind , supportive and amazing son . Who has the patience of a saint to be able to put up with me!
#family
#birthday
🎉❤️🎉
As Keir Hardie said: “the Trade Union & Co-op movements are children of the same great mother as ourselves. They are more than allies.”
I’m so proud to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with friends from our Trade Union movement in my bid to be
#SheffieldCentral
’s next Labour MP✊⬇️