Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Nighat Basharat
Labour candidate for Nether Edge and Sharrow
I'm a Mental Health Recovery Worker, founder of a local charity and passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion within the Labour party and beyond. My voluntary work with vulnerable families throughout the pandemic and the challenges I have seen firsthand across our community have motivated me to stand for councillor to make a real difference in people's lives during this difficult time.
Previous elections
Nether Edge & Sharrow (2022)
Labour Party· Elected
Nether Edge and Sharrow Ward
Where Nighat fits into things
Sheffield Central
Constituency
Nether Edge and Sharrow
Ward
Nighat Basharat
Candidate
Nether Edge and Sharrow
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