Gill Black
Green Party candidate for Dore and Totley
I joined the Green Party 12 years ago to try to address unfairness, inequality and the climate emergency. I am a retired Local Authority senior manager and have had several roles in the Party, including Ward Organiser and as a member of the Executive. I’m standing in this election as I am seeking to join other Green councillors in implementing sustainable policies for Sheffield. I support plans for Active Travel and a reduction in air pollution. I have a disabled husband, so I am very aware that any developments need to include consultation with and provision for disabled people. Other priorities are to increase recycling, to improve access to effective building insulation, renewable energy and other measures to reduce the use of fossil fuels. If elected as your local Councillor, I would listen to and work on behalf of all residents across all areas of the Dore and Totley ward.
Previous elections
Beauchief & Greenhill (2024)
Green Party· Not elected
Beauchief & Greenhill (2023)
Green Party· Not elected
Dore & Totley (2022)
Green Party· Not elected
Dore & Totley (2016)
Green Party· Not elected
Where Gill fits into things
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