Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Fran Belbin
Labour candidate for Firth Park
I’m Fran, an experienced community activist with a track record of bringing investment into local services. I’m standing to be your councillor to ensure residents in Walkley, Upperthorpe and Netherthorpe have a real say in the decisions that affect their lives and are empowered to improve our community.
Previous elections
Firth Park (2024)
Labour and Co-operative Party· Elected
Firth Park (2021)
Labour and Co-operative Party· Elected
Walkley (2021)
Labour and Co-operative Party· Not elected
Firth Park Ward
Where Fran fits into things
Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough
Constituency
Firth Park
Ward
Fran Belbin
Candidate
Firth Park
About the role
The responsibility of a councillor is to represent the people within a ward by making decisions on local services and other local issues.
What councillors do
- Make decisions on local services like housing, roads, and parks
- Represent residents' concerns at council meetings
- Help resolve local issues raised by constituents
- Set council budgets and local tax levels
How to influence
- Attend local council surgeries
- Write or email about local issues
- Attend public council meetings
- Join local community groups
Council
Sheffield