Read the article here “Sheffield council is accused of frittering away money“.

by Sheffield Lib Dems on March 12, 2014 in News Labour has branded 3,200 young people in Sheffield “deadweight” amid plans to scrap vital apprenticeships. Liberal Democrats have overseen the creation of 1.6m apprenticeships since 2010, which is the largest expansion since the 1950s. But Labour has suggested 59% of apprenticeships starting in Sheffield could be cut if they were […]

Under Labour someone on the minimum wage paid £864 in tax – that’s now £341 #FairerTaxes http://www.libdems.org.uk/progress_so_far

Graves Leisure Centre is to receive £5m of Coalition Government cash as part of plans to create an Olympic legacy across the country as a national headquarters for Sport and Exercise. Local people can now look forward to a new swimming pool, football pitches, indoor tennis courts, a bigger fitness centre and new gymnastics facilities […]

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Economic recovery? It is all due to the Liberal Democrats, says Tim Farron – Telegraph.

Lib Dem MEP Edward McMillan-Scott has helped deliver £2.3billion in EU funding to small, innovative businesses across Sheffield and Britain. The money is part of the Horizon 2020 science programme that is designed to help keep Britain at the forefront of new technology and research. Edward McMillan-Scott said, “This shows again how being in Europe is good for British jobs and businesses.”

Lib Dems in government deliver better deal for local children ALL children from the ages of 5-7 in Sheffield are to receive free school meals starting next September. The announcement, made by Sheffield Lib Dem MP Nick Clegg, has been warmly welcomed by parents and the Children’s Society. Local Lib Dem campaigner, Steve Ayris, said, “This will help parents with the cost of living, but just […]

Britain’s economy is growing again thanks to tough action taken by the Lib Dems in government. Since 2010, the Lib Dems have delivered over a million new jobs and 1.2million new apprenticeship places. But there’s a lot still to do to get Britain out of the mess left behind by the last Labour government. Steve Ayris said, “The […]

ŸWoodseats library safe following huge Lib Dem petition ŸBut Greenhill and Jordanthorpe libraries look set to close Local campaigner Steve Ayris has thanked the thousands of local residents who backed his petition to save Woodseats Library as Sheffield Council revealed it is to remain open. However Steve is stepping up his fight to save Greenhill and Jordanthorpe libraries which could both close as […]