Sheffield councillors clash over taking credit for resurfacing 'atrocious' Myrtle Road
“We are very pleased that he is willing to assist by sending a few emails and thank him for his efforts”
Councillors have clashed over who should take credit for resurfacing an “atrocious” Sheffield road.
Reform councillor Matt Smith and Labour’s Ben Miskell have traded barbs after potholes on Myrtle Road in Heeley were filled.
Coun Smith, who was elected in Park and Arbourthorne ward in May, said he felt “disrespected” after the work was completed without him being informed despite “pushing for it throughout the summer”.
He was also left fuming when a video emerged of Coun Miskell on the street as resurfacing was taking place and “taking credit” for it.
Coun Smith revealed that council officers blamed an administrative oversight for failing to inform him.
He added: “Frankly this is not good enough, and I feel very disrespected indeed.
“Why should I work as hard as I do if other councillors are able to take credit for my own hard work?”
Coun Miskell pushed back, stating he had met road contractor Amey on site in March.
He also claimed residents wanted to see councillors work together and “political point scoring” put people off politics.
He then added: “Amey put notices on lampposts to let people know that work is taking place during a specific period.
“If you're out and about in your ward, like all good councillors should be, you'll see these.”
He added: “This piece of work has been in progress long before Coun Smith was elected to office. However, we are very pleased that he is willing to assist by sending a few emails and thank him for his efforts.”
In July, the Labour party in Sheffield launched a pothole campaign to put pressure on Amey after thousands of complaints about potholes.
Councillors launched a “reporting blitz” aiming to pressure the firm in to tackling the backlog.
Amey repaired 8,929 potholes in Sheffield the first four months of 2026.
The council’s £2.2bn contract with Amey is set to last until 2037.