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Councillor Candidate
Josiah Lenton

Josiah Lenton

Labour candidate for Shiregreen and Brightside

Labour

I’ve lived in Sheffield my whole life, and I’m standing to be your Labour councillor for Shiregreen and Brightside because our communities deserve a strong voice and practical action. I’m a teacher, and I’ve worked in schools across our city, so I’m used to listening, bringing people together, and getting things done with limited resources. My priorities are the basics: tackling litter and fly-tipping, standing up for tenants and residents, dealing with crime and anti-social behaviour, and making our neighbourhoods feel cared for again. These elections aren't about Westminster. They're about our city, our communities, and a local voice that will put you first. Use your vote for a local champion who will stand up for you.

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Previous elections

Stocksbridge & Upper Don (2025)

Labour Party· Not elected

Shiregreen and Brightside Ward

Where Josiah fits into things

Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough

Constituency

Shiregreen and Brightside

Ward

Josiah Lenton

Josiah Lenton

Candidate

Shiregreen and Brightside

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