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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

4 years

If you're wondering why we still need the local media, here's a little example. I met a nurse today who told me NHS staff were being fined hundreds of pounds in parking charges and asked if I would do a story. I did - and all the fees have been immediately cancelled

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My dad has passed away. I wasn't able to be with him at the end because of Covid-19 The funeral will just be me and my husband and I can't even buy flowers So I wrote this because it's the only way I can pay tribute to him and say goodbye. RIP Dad

Former Sheffield councillor and long-serving Bassetlaw MP dies

Joe Ashton, who served Sheffield as a councillor and represented Bassetlaw as an MP for 33 years, has died at the age of 86.

www.thestar.co.uk

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

4 years

So hopefully, that small story has saved those nurses hundreds of pounds and all the hassle of trying to appeal against parking fines That's how the local media helps

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Lucy Ashton

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5 years

John Burkhill wipes away tears as he is given a standing ovation by councillors. He has been granted Freedom of the City

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

4 years

Here's the story Wetherspoon had not imposed the fines, but replied immediately saying they were all cancelled

Sheffield nurses’ parking fines overturned

Nurses at Sheffield’s Royal Hallamshire Hospital who were fined hundreds of pounds in parking tickets will have their penalties cancelled.

www.thestar.co.uk

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

5 months

Penistone and Stocksbridge MP Miriam Cates is under investigation by Parliament's standards watchdog It's claimed she has caused "significant damage to the reputation of the House as a whole, or of its members generally", according to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

2 years

On Monday I asked if Kate Josephs had attended any parties at Downing Street at any point when restrictions were in place. It was denied. I never thought to ask about the Cabinet Office

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2 years

I am today making a statement. I am truly sorry.

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

3 years

CONSERVATIVE WIN in Stocksbridge and Deepcar The first Tory councillor in Sheffield for 20 years!

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

6 years

Sheffield Council officers were unhappy I turned up at a public meeting today as I hadn't informed the press office. I don't have to. Journalists don't need permission to cover public meetings.

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

4 years

No cases of Coronavirus in Sheffield yet. I can only assume @HendoRelish has bolstered our immune systems

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

2 years

🚨A bit of personal news Next week will be my last few days as a Local Democracy Reporter with @SheffieldStar I'm not going far though - I'm excited to be the new senior political reporter @BBCSheffield I'll be starting my new job on Monday, May 9 so please do keep in touch

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

3 years

The Leader of Sheffield Council @Bob_of_Hills has lost his Hillsborough seat to the Greens

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

6 days

It's not an election without #dogsatpollingstations Here's Moose in Sheffield

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

5 years

Sheffield Town Hall will be open all night for anyone who is stranded and can't get home in the floods. @mark4burngreave says there will be a hot drink and warmth. Story to follow

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

4 years

Sheffield Council is set to announce it will provide free school meals for deprived children during the half term holiday

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

3 years

Labour has LOST Sheffield Council The party lost eight seats It means the council now goes to no overall control

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

3 years

Breaking: Labour and the Greens will form a new co-operative administration. They're keen to stress it will be a co-operative, not a coalition

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

10 months

Finally got chance to share some photos and video from the Prince of Wales visit to Sheffield yesterday He launched his new @HomewardsUK project which aims to eradicate homelessness in the next five years He played basketball at Reach Up in Burngreave with @TyroneMings

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

2 years

Chuffed I've won Best Use of Social Media in the Local Democracy Reporter awards It was for my election coverage in May which had a whopping 1.4 million twitter impressions Thank you to everyone who follows, tweets and interacts with me - I couldn't have done it without you all!

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

4 years

This is very sad and shocking news - Pat had been a councillor for 33 years and was much loved. Sheffield won't be the same without her Rest in peace Pat, thoughts with your family

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

2 years

Sheffield Town Hall clock will be lit up in blue and yellow in solidarity with Ukranian people The council also wants to fly a Ukraine national flag but doesn't have one If you have one to lend, please message @efrogwraig

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

2 years

Breaking: Unprecendent scenes at full council this afternoon. Labour and Green councillors are refusing to cross a picket line at the Octagon because university lecturers are on strike

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

4 years

News just in: Sheffield Council should apologise for tree controversy, Ombudsman says The Local Government Ombudsman has asked Sheffield Council to make a public apology to the people of the city after numerous problems were found with the way it removed street trees

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

1 year

Sheffield’s new Covid memorial at Balm Green next to the City Hall

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

3 years

I don't feel comfortable with this complete abandonment of masks, we're not even phasing them out. We wear them to protect others. What about the workers constantly dealing with members of the public?

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

3 years

Welcome to Pat Midgley Lane - unveiled in memory of Pat who was a Labour councillor for 33 years. She was the first known serving politician to die of Covid in March 2020

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

1 year

Parents, grandparents, childminders - come to the new Pounds Park in Sheffield, it opens today and is brand spanking new!

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

4 years

I'm overwhelmed by the kindness, love, support and prayers people have sent me on twitter Thousands of people, many complete strangers, responded to my tweet yesterday. Thank you to everyone who took the time, from the funny anecdotes to tales of how my dad inspired or helped you

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@LutheBlue

3 years

Matt Hancock says people understand why the Govt is taking these measures. They don't actually. They don't understand why London is in Tier 2 when other areas with lower rates are in Tier 3

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

3 years

That moment when @JohnLewisRetail closed its Sheffield store and made 299 staff redundant? Wouldn't bother posting out your Christmas catalogue in Sheffield

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

4 years

Chuffed to be Highly Commended in the #LDReporter annual awards for the best social media category Here's the story - it had 2.8m impressions on twitter 205,000 engagements Thanks to everyone who like and retweeted it

Sheffield nurses’ parking fines overturned

Nurses at Sheffield’s Royal Hallamshire Hospital who were fined hundreds of pounds in parking tickets will have their penalties cancelled.

www.thestar.co.uk

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

3 years

Greens GAIN Walkley Labour had a 49 majority Greens take it with a majority of 484

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

4 years

I'm definitely not a local hero, just someone who writes stories, but it's lovely to be recognised

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@ukaop

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We're proud to announce that Lucy Ashton from @SheffieldStar is now shortlisted for The Local Hero Award for Regional Digital Journalism Supported by Google News Initiative @googlenewsInit Congratulations Natasha! #AOPAwards

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3 years

I took a bit of grief on social media for this story, with a few people saying it wasn't hard news and "so what, there's a pandemic" But I reckon during a lockdown, our parks are more important than ever in helping our mental health

'Mindless idiots' damage Sheffield park in an off-road 4x4

‘Mindless idiots’ who drove into a Sheffield park and damaged it have been slammed by a councillor.

www.thestar.co.uk

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

2 years

Hello from my new role at @BBCSheffield 🎙 The day started with an appearance on @BBCr4today talking about Levelling Up I'll be finishing with a chat with @HowiePressman1 about Sheffield Council's coalition on Drivetime

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@LutheBlue

1 year

BREAKING: It's understood Sheffield Council Leader @CllrTerry_Fox is standing down. Sheffield's election count is not yet underway but Coun Fox is expected to resign as Labour Leader. Labour in Sheffield has been put in special measures by the national party

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@LutheBlue

3 years

“I hope I never see the scale of this again” Director of Public Health @felly500 gives a fascinating insight into his last 12 months dealing with the pandemic

“I hope I never see the scale of this again” – Sheffield’s director of public health talks about a...

“Everyone worries about terrorism but a serious pandemic of an infectious illness has been number one on the national risk register for as long as anyone can remember.”

www.thestar.co.uk

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

4 years

EXCLUSIVE: Sheffield Council Leader Julie Dore is quitting - she will step down at May’s local elections after nine years in charge. Story to follow

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

5 years

Am I the only person that still does this?

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

5 years

Spare a thought for the @sccstreetsahead folk working in the dark and pouring rain tonight. I know of one guy working at Ecclesfield, soaked through, done well over his shift and no end in sight. He can't get back to Handsworth tonight so is kipping with friends

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

3 years

Greens WIN Broomhill Greens 2,653 Labour 2,576

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

5 years

To the trolls who are gleeful about a councillor suffering a nasty bite from a dog - just a reminder that local councillors are trying to make your community a better place. They don't "deserve" to be bitten by dogs or to have insults added to injuries.

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

4 years

Enough is enough! @Bob_of_Hills blockades a street to stop motorists parking on the pavement. Pedestrians, cyclists and wheelchair users can still easily pass. More soon

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

3 years

Closing your Sheffield store certainly got people talking about you on twitter

John Lewis & Partners

@JohnLewisRetail

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Phew, the John Lewis social team have just finished an all day brainstorming session to find ways for people to talk about us on Twitter..... Have we missed anything? 👀

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

3 years

Thank you to everyone who has followed the election coverage today Apologies if I have missed your comments, on normal days they are always read Apologies too at not being able to answer questions, the results came thick and fast Lots of analysis to come next week so stay tuned

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

4 years

@KerriLWatt Yes no problem. If you wouldn't mind crediting the Local Democracy Reporting Service, that would be great thanks

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

10 months

@ReachUpYouth And photos before heading off

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

4 years

So there we have it. That long, hard winter we have been warned about has begun If you can, support a bar or pub over the next few days as they're going to need it Stay safe - don't party in the street on Friday night like wazzocks in other cities

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

4 years

This is one of the loveliest but also most heartbreaking tributes I've read - @JoMidge and her love for her mum Pat Midgley

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

5 years

Went to Sheffield to announce funding... but didn't actually give any to Sheffield? 🤔

Hannah Miller

@hanrmiller

5 years

Housing Minister Esther McVey went to Sheffield today to talk about the North having potential to be the 'construction capital of the country.' She announced £38m funding shared between six councils. Of which only two are in the north.

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

3 years

Greens WIN Nether Edge and Sharrow Maroof Raouf gets the most votes so far at this election with 3,119 Labour in second place with 2,200

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

3 years

Campaigners have WON a lengthy battle to stop 300 homes being built on the former Hepworth's site in the Loxley Valley ❌Officers recommended refusal ❌Councillors unanimously rejected the plans ❌Now a planning inspector has agreed and has ruled it cannot go ahead

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

2 years

Sheffield Council is considering buying and transforming the former Adelphi cinema in Attercliffe The council has £17m of Levelling Up funding for Attercliffe and is thinking of using some of that to buy and restore the cinema into a community building

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

3 years

The @SheffLibDems are staging a protest - each from their own living room. They're annoyed members of the public cannot asked their own questions at full council

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

1 year

Labour's @tomhunt100 has been elected as the new Leader of Sheffield Council

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

3 years

Greens HOLD City ward Sitting councillor @DouglasJSheff retains his seat with 1,230 votes

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

3 years

BREAKING: The new Leader of Sheffield Council is Bob Johnson @Bob_of_Hills

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

3 years

Not sure what you mean by this in your public statement @ItsOurCitySheff but thanks to the Local Democracy Service, Sheffield has had 2 full time reporters for the past three years, who have sat through every single council meeting and impartially reported every decision

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

2 years

Comedian @eddieizzard has backed Sheffield’s bid to host @Eurovision Hear more on @BBCSheffield this morning These @syptweet officers pulled over to grab a selfie

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

3 years

Campaigners have WON a referendum to change the way Sheffield Council operates It means the current Cabinet system will be phased out in a year and replaced with committees The council currently has no political party in overall control

Molly Williams

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Committee system has WON. Big cheers go up from the viewing platform

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

2 years

The Lib Dems are predicting a snap general election and have announced their first prospective Parliamentary candidate @LibDemLaura will fight Sheffield Hallam again She lost to sitting Labour MP @_OliviaBlake by 712 votes last time

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

1 year

Sheffield's derelict Castle Market site will be transformed into a new park and space for events. There are also plans to open up the River Sheaf and prepare plots of land on Exchange Street and Waingate for future developments

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

4 years

Me: Kids, I have a lot of work to do today. Only disturb me if it's important. Five minutes later. Son: Dad's eaten all the crisps in the house

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My son is 10. He's never drunk coffee. Until we arrive at @BBCSheffield where he's asked for "white coffee, one sugar please". What?! Why do you wait until we're at a radio station to decide you want to try coffee?! I'm now doing the mother's "you better bloody drink it" glare

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Lucy Ashton

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5 years

Imagine if the world didn't have journalists to translate council speak. From a planning report: "An assessment of dust impacts to existing sensitive receptors during the construction phase has been considered." "sensitive receptors" are nearby residents!

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

4 years

Enjoying a drink in a beer garden in beautiful Devon (it's actually Rivelin. Minus the long drive and higher prices 🤫)

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

3 years

If you missed this one last night - my investigation about the city's major leisure facilities is in today's @SheffieldStar

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

3 years

Greens GAIN Gleadless from Labour Greens polled 2,80 votes, Labour comes second with 1,955

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

3 years

Julie Dore has resigned as Leader of Sheffield Council. She was due to stand down at last May's local elections but they were cancelled due to the Covid crisis. She'll depart as new CEO @katejosephs arrives in January

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

6 years

Quite a disappointing reaction. This was a consultation on a major regeneration masterplan yet the local media was not made welcome

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

6 years

I had to bring my children to a scrutiny meeting tonight. We've been here 2hrs. We're still on the first agenda item. And they have been absolute stars. They don't even have devices, they are reading and colouring quietly at the press desk 🤩

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

1 year

Tree campaigners have started a two-day vigil outside Sheffield Town Hall They are calling for Council Leader @CllrTerry_Fox and Cllr Bryan Lodge to resign following the damning Sir Mark Lowcock report last week

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

10 months

Val Wilson has lived in her council property at Wincobank for 50 years - and she’s asked the council to install a plaque saying Val’s Bungalow She says “It would cheer me up no end and I’d like the Lord Mayor to unveil it”

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

3 years

Put Corrie on for some light relief. There's a planning application so it feels like work. Then I start questioning why there's only one councillor? Why are they allowing two-way discussions? I mean, there's creative license but these are clear breaches of committee procedure

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Lucy Ashton

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4 years

Text from daughter: "There's a rumour Mr Tumble is dead. I said I would ask you as you always know when something is fake news" I have become the trusted news source for 12-year-olds in the school yard 😎 (and he's alive and well in case you were wondering)

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

3 years

Zoom award of the day goes to the public health consultant at Sheffield Council who is trying to present a report at a scrutiny meeting while looking after a vomiting child

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

10 months

@ReachUpYouth Aston Villa footballer Tyrone Mings was homeless for a year as a child. He’s an ambassador of the new @HomewardsUK project

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Lucy Ashton

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10 months

Then there was a BBQ at Verdon Street community centre with @ReachUpYouth

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

5 years

Almost 200 trees SAVED after being re-inspected

Almost 200 trees saved after being re-inspected

Almost 200 Sheffield trees which were due to be felled have been saved after being reassessed prompting campaigners to say – we told you so.

www.thestar.co.uk

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

5 years

Coun @alisonclareteal has been selected as @SheffieldGreens candidate for Sheffield Central in the General Election. Other candidates are sitting Labour MP @PaulBlomfieldMP and Coun @shaffaqmohd MEP for @SheffLibDems

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

3 years

You know you've been working too hard when you're watching Corrie and thinking, Ray would never get planning permission for that, it's designated housing land 😂

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

5 years

Hey @SheffCouncil can we balance up the Walk of Fame a bit? By my reckoning, 15 out of the 20 stars are men. I can suggest dozens of worthy nominations from last night's @SheffieldStar #womenofsheff awards 😉 #IWD2019

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

4 years

This has just been unanimously refused - the 900 people who objected will be relieved

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

3 years

New Council Leader @Bob_of_Hills said he would get tough on parking problems and he has. Council parking wardens now have the power to tow vehicles with multiple unpaid penalty charge notices, as well as cars causing obstruction

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

8 months

BREAKING: Seven Labour councillors in Sheffield have been suspended by the national Labour Party, including former Council Leader Terry Fox They are Denise Fox, Bryan Lodge, Julie Grocutt, Tony Damms, Garry Weatherall and Dianne Hurst More...

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

3 years

Sheffield Council's new Executive Can I just say how tricky it was to get this photo on my mobile with everyone socially distanced! So big thanks to all the councillors who patiently shuffled and stood around while I acted like a school photographer 📸

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@LutheBlue

2 years

The great Sheffield cable cars idea 2003! There was some discussion about this on twitter and I did promise to find the original photo So for @EyeyeSheffield @thesheffguide @srounce @fcsampson and anyone else interested, read on...

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

4 years

A developer has withdrawn plans to build a block of apartments on Cobden View community garden at Crookes. More than 670 people objected and police were called when trees were felled Full story with local councillor @ammurphy7 soon

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

4 years

Former Sheffield councillor Howard Knight, a champion for democracy worldwide, has passed away. Thoughts are with his wife @efrogwraig and his family

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

4 years

THREAD: Regarding this statement on @SheffCouncil website

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@LutheBlue

3 years

Bob only became Leader of the Council in December after he took over from Julie Dore. He polled 2,013 votes - the Greens won by a 334 majority This is a devastating blow for Sheffield Labour

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

3 years

Sheffield Council's Executive will look at banning a poisonous weedkiller It follows a very complicated discussion and several points of order at full council Labour wanted the issue to go before a scrutiny board The Lib Dems and Greens joined together to overrule them

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

4 years

This is a beautiful blog and poem by a family friend which details how my dad went from being a great political orator to being unable to speak with dementia. It will resonate with people and families strugging with it. Thank you Anne x

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Lucy Ashton

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4 years

Trying to find information about Tier 3, and trying to bring that information to you dear readers, has been all consuming for days now. I'm working really hard behind the scenes to keep you up to date. It's leaving less time to tweet. And do other stories. And sleep

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

4 years

Every week I mean to say how brilliant #ghosts is but tonight's episode was one of the best. Charming, family friendly, packed with a talented cast and a laugh out loud script. A real tonic in these tough times. Well done @benwillbond and co

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

1 year

On polling day, 562 people were turned away in Sheffield because they didn't have voter ID Of those turned away, 197 did not return to vote Were you one of the people turned away? Please get in touch

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

4 years

I don't know how long outdoor interviews will last as we head towards winter, but I'm taking full advantage right now. This afternoon's venue is the Bole Hills at Crookes

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

5 years

Tree campaigners have gathered outside the Town Hall to once again call for an inquiry. It comes after a report found almost 200 trees were saved after being re-inspected

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Lucy Ashton

@LutheBlue

2 years

Today's the day we find out what's happening at Sheffield Council - who is in charge, what the new committees look like and more I'll endeavour to explain everything as it unfolds at today's AGM. Wish me luck 😉

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@LutheBlue

1 year

Sheffield Council will review what went wrong after the Fargate containers suffered a series of delays, unexpected costs and mistakes @Shefflibdems Martin Smith called them a "shambles" and @SheffieldGreens say the council didn't do the basic checks before installing them

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