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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

🏳️‍🌈 16,000 people attended Kelham Pride this year – the biggest event in its history. While Reform UK councils elsewhere cut support for Pride, Sheffield Labour will continue backing Kelham Pride. We’re proud to support a welcoming, diverse and inclusive Sheffield where everyone belongs. 🏳️‍⚧️❤️

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

The old Salvation Army Citadel is looking fantastic, brought to life with striking new street art 🎨 Now in council ownership, it’s been secured to protect its heritage and support regeneration. Artwork by Luke Passey, with thanks to Bridget Ingle and Friends of Sheffield City Centre.

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

With the cost of seeing Santa now an arm and a leg, we wanted to make sure children and families in Arbourthorne and Norfolk Park still had the chance to celebrate this Christmas. Thanks to everyone who joined us at our Northern Avenue event 🎄

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Big decisions to make Sheffield better: 🚃 Quicker journeys in and out of the city centre, tackling congestion and creating thriving streets. 🔌 More EV chargers. 🚸 Safer crossings in Castlegate ahead of a new park. 🚲🚶Funding schools so more children walk & cycle.

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Eagle-eyed visitors may have seen Kid Acne’s great new artwork on the Coles Car Park ramp taking shape. Thanks to Bridget Ingle and Friends of Sheff City Centre. It’s helping make the area even better as we look ahead to the wider transformation by Urban Splash and the Council

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

We’re rolling out Bike Barns at 10 primary schools across Sheffield — giving children safe, dry storage for bikes and scooters, improving air quality, tackling congestion, and making the school run easier and safer 🚲🌿 www.sheffield.gov.uk/news/2025/br...

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Great to join the Glow Ride tonight. Women & girls should feel safe cycling any time of day. Cycle Sheffield & @cyclinguk.bsky.social are right to call for well-lit routes that put safety first. We’re building better footways & segregated cycle lanes — safer streets for everyone

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Today we stand with our Jewish communities in Sheffield and across the country, and utterly condemn the terrorism we saw in Manchester on the holiest Jewish day of Yom Kippur.

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Sheffield throws open its doors for Heritage Open Days 2025 🏛️✨ From Park Hill’s streets in the sky to Portland Works and the Firth Court Rotunda, discover hidden gems, tours & stories that shaped our city. 📖 Download the guide from @sheffield_hods 👉 www.sheffieldhods.com/_files/ugd/b...

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Kryptonite Locks have been out in Sheffield, showcasing our grey-to-green 🌳 transformation of the city centre & Kelham. With new people-friendly streets & cycling routes 🚲, they’ve been helping riders learn how best to secure their bikes m.youtube.com/watch?v=R9bB...

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Across the city we’re grateful for our School Crossing Patrols. It’s only the second week back for most children, but already they’re benefitting from the care and dedication of people like Jackie www.thestar.co.uk/community/de...

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Deepcar celebrates local hero marking 50 years as a lollipop lady

The Deepcar community has come together to honour lollipop lady Jackie Higginbottom, as she marks 50 years of helping thousands of children safely get to school.

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

People tell me on the doorstep how important reopening DSA is. This week South Yorkshire leaders backed its return ✈️ — creating jobs and opportunities, building on Sheffield’s leadership in sustainable aviation research, and making sure it has strong public transport links

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Quite the backdrop today — an aircraft hangar in front of a Vulcan bomber — for the South Yorkshire MCA meeting chaired by Oliver Coppard with leaders including cllr Tom Hunt taking a big step towards reopening Doncaster Sheffield Airport

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

🐟 For the first time in 200 years, salmon are breeding in the River Don! Thanks to our brilliant Flood & Water team who delivered the fish pass at Sanderson’s Weir — a milestone partners across the region have worked towards for two decades

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

First’s decision to hike bus fares for young people in Sheffield, just as the new term begins, is a real kick in the teeth to the next generation. Roll on bus franchising!

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

We’re cracking down on private car operators in Sheffield. If they don’t follow the rules then we will fine and shut them down. And the Labour Government is bringing in tough new standards to clean up the industry

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

As a city, we’re focused on tackling congestion and keeping Sheffield moving. Deep in the Town Hall, our control room helps speed up your journey—whether you’re heading to school, work, the shops, a hospital appointment or a night out app.thestar.co.uk/story/inside...

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Sheffield will be the UK’s biggest city to trial side-road zebra crossings — simple, low-cost changes to make streets safer. We’re already leading Yorkshire on School Streets. This is the next step. Thanks @maxsullivan.bsky.social for the inspiration nowthenmagazine.com/articles/she...

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Sheffield set to become UK's biggest city to trial new zebra crossings, hoping to boost active travel and cut road deaths

The new crossings are a hundred times cheaper than traditional zebras, but are not currently recommended by the Department for Transport.

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

We’re making a real difference in Sheffield—especially for the most vulnerable—by improving air quality. Since introducing our Clean Air Zone (which doesn’t charge private cars), pollution has dropped & more people and businesses are switching to cleaner vehicles www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

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Calls to clean up England’s ‘toxic air’ as GP visits for asthma attacks rise 45%

Exclusive: Doctors say clean air zones need expanding, after 45,458 visits in first half of this year – up from 31,376 last year

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Kapital – Sheffield’s largest ever beer hall and restaurant is now open, delivered by local independent Two Thirds Beer Co. Another fantastic addition to our transforming city centre – with rising footfall and a real buzz in the air this summer www.sheffield.gov.uk/news/2025/ka...

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

🌍 This week we welcomed the council-backed Sheffield Energy Hub to Cambridge Street — a one-stop shop helping people cut bills, tackle climate change & explore retrofit and renewable energy Open Mon–Fri, 10–4 — a whole community effort www.sheffield.gov.uk/news/2025/fo...

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

. @kelhampride.bsky.social has been a huge success this year, bringing thousands of people into our city to celebrate love, inclusion, and our incredible LGBT+ community. Brilliant to enjoy it alongside @oliviablakemp.bsky.social and some of our fantastic city councillors

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Great to visit our Urban Traffic Control Centre team in the Town Hall — the nerve centre keeping Sheffield moving. Congestion could cost the UK £21bn a year by 2030. Tackling it is all part of our plan for quicker public transport, fewer delays and a better-connected city

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Today is #CleanAirDay 🌬️ Great to join Ballifield Primary School pupils and hear about their brilliant work raising awareness of why clean air matters. Also enjoyed seeing Smokey Joe in action at one of our brilliant assemblies, bringing clean air history to life

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

🐾 Dogs like Gem deserve clean rivers — and so do we. Labour’s new Water Act is now in force, banning exec bonuses at water firms like Yorkshire Water when they pollute our rivers or break the law. A government on our side here in Sheffield, cleaning up our rivers.

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

🚍🚊 £1.5bn for South Yorkshire’s public transport from the Labour government — better buses, new trams, upgraded stops & a greener, joined-up network. As we prepare to take buses into public control in 2027, this is the investment we’ve waited for — with a government on our side

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Great to join Cycle Sheffield’s Big Ride 2025 with Cllr Elle Dodd— a brilliant, family-friendly event. More people are cycling in our city, using new protected cycle lanes and people-friendly streets, cutting congestion and boosting health and wellbeing

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Delighted that from 18 May, there’ll be 1,000 extra seats every Saturday on the Sheffield–Manchester route—on top of the 1,000 added each weekday back in December by @tpexpresstrains.bsky.social. More space, more comfort, better public transport

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Great to join volunteers at Norfolk Heritage Junior Parkrun —set up with help from our local ward pot. It’s free, fun & great for your little ones. Research by @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social: 89% feel fitter, 73% better mentally & 84% of volunteers feel happier #loveparkrun

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Investing in high quality public space works—Fargate footfall up 45.5% in a month, city centre up 3% year-on-year. We’re creating a city centre we can all be proud of. Great coverage in the Sheffield Star today

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Just one day to go until an important set of elections across the country. There aren’t any scheduled in Sheffield this time, so our Sheffield Labour team have been out in Doncaster supporting Mayor Ross and Labour council candidates 🗳️

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Great to be working with Heeley TARA, Cllr Mia Drazaic and local residents on plans to improve the Lichford Rd/Derby St green space for children and families. Fantastic to hear people’s ideas—driven by volunteer energy and possible support from the Community Infrastructure Levy

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Great to welcome E.ON’e executive team to Sheffield. Their Blackburn Meadows Biomass Plant powers up to 30MW of low-carbon energy—helping firms like Forgemasters cut emissions. Sheffield’s leading on heat networks, with zonal-scale plans to cut bills and carbon

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Brilliant to visit Sheffield Cycling 4 All at Hillsborough Park—a fantastic project by Disability Sheffield making Active Travel more inclusive. Big thanks to Mark for showing me the ropes on one of the trikes! Drop-in sessions run from April to October—well worth checking out!

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

From today, Sheffield’s Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) is in force. As we transform the city—bringing in investment, new jobs & businesses—we’re also cracking down on graffiti & anti-social behaviour. Great to join @sheffieldbid.bsky.social as their team helps clean up our city centre

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

I’m delighted bus franchising will begin in Sheffield from 2027, after a decision by Mayor Oliver Coppard and SY leaders, including @tomhunt100.bsky.social —taking back control of fares, routes and timetables. Backed by £350m from the new govt - bringing to an end 40 years of deregulation

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Putting victims first, improving road safety and making our trams and buses safer. All part of Mayor Oliver Coppard’s excellent new Police & Crime Plan we reviewed today in Barnsley, as part of South Yorkshire’s Police and Crime Panel

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Another step towards safer streets for children — Sheffield’s 18th School Street launched today at Pipworth Primary with @louisehaighmp.bsky.social, @elledodd.bsky.social & @lauraformanor.bsky.social. Removing traffic, opening space for walking and cycling, and putting kids first

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Pleased that our budget passed today, protecting vital services and investing in Sheffield’s future. The Lib Dems once again showed they have no plan for our city. I am disappointed they they failed to support expansion of the Supertram 🧵

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

We’re creating more people-friendly, prosperous streets in Sheffield. This week, work begins on improvements to Pinstone Street, Surrey Street, Charles Street, and Arundel Gate—making them safer and more accessible for walking and cycling www.sheffield.gov.uk/news/2025/pe...

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Come rain or shine, we’re out all year—listening, tackling concerns, and standing up for residents. Sheffield Labour councillors are local champions, fighting for the communities we serve. Great to be in Crookes last night supporting Olivia MP and the team!

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

🚸Today we launched Sheffield’s 17th #SchoolStreet at Pye Bank School, making it safer for children & families at pick-up & drop-off 🌍 Safer school routes mean children gain independence by walking to school As a city, we’re working hard to improve air quality & make roads safer for everyone

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Brilliant weekend with colleagues from Sheffield at #LabLocal25. Hearing Angela Rayner on real partnership with local gov & building 1.5M homes—we’re ready to play our part in Sheffield to tackle homelessness & grow the economy. Plus, Wes Streeting’s plan to cut waiting lists and fix our NHS!

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Sheffield is the most wooded city in Britain, with 10.4% covered by woodland. Great to visit Firth Wood in Oughtibridge with the Woodland Trust and South Yorkshire Woodland Partnership to discuss how making space for nature can help tackle the climate challenge and improve people’s health

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

We’re announcing an £11.3m fund to electrify Sheffield’s buses, with at least 30 zero-emission buses set for key routes. This investment will cut pollution, improve air quality, and make our buses greener, cleaner, and quieter! www.sheffield.gov.uk/news/2025/co...

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Great to be in Leicester today for @labourwalkscycles.bsky.social conference. In Sheffield, we’re committed to making our streets safer, more accessible and people-friendly. Fantastic to learn from colleagues like @anna4labour.bsky.social and @rezinachowdhury.bsky.social who share our ambition

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Ahead of publishing our annual climate report, I visited Norton Nurseries in Graves Park—showing how @sheffcitycouncil.bsky.social & the community use public land for sustainable food growing. A great partnership improving health & tackling the climate crisis! 🌱

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Holocaust Memorial Day marks 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Today has been a time for Sheffield to reflect on one of the darkest chapters in our collective history and remember the victims of the Holocaust and other genocides. #HMD2025

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

🎉 Happy New Year, Sheffield! 2024 has been an incredible year for progress: thousands of new homes planned, regeneration of large sections of the city, and a bold new vision for transport. Here are my top 20 achievements for our city this year. 🧵👇

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Councillor Ben Miskell @benmiskell.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Great to join Arbourthorne TARA’s Christmas Bingo 🎄✨ celebration lunch with Sheffield’s Lord Mayor Cllr Jayne Dunn and fellow ward councillor Mia Drazaic. This fantastic group spreads Christmas cheer in the community 🎅🎁 and has done incredible work to bring people together throughout 2024👏🎉

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