Sheffield councillors are there to help, snow matter what

Councillors across Sheffield made sure residents had an ice day when they took to the streets to shovel snow.
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Coun Tim Huggan spent the morning with Broomhill residents clearing Manchester Road and helping stuck traffic.

He was left a note from a grateful motorist which read “Many thanks for helping today, much appreciated. My wife made her hospital appointment, now we have to fight our way back to Lincoln”

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Over in Tinsley, Coun Shaffaq Mohammed and his family cleared major routes including Norborough Road and Bawtry Road – pausing for a socially distanced snowball fight.

Councillors Sophie Wilson, Ben Miskell and Jack Scott helped out in ArbourthorneCouncillors Sophie Wilson, Ben Miskell and Jack Scott helped out in Arbourthorne
Councillors Sophie Wilson, Ben Miskell and Jack Scott helped out in Arbourthorne

And in Arbourthorne, councillors Ben Miskell, Sophie Wilson and Jack Scott spent the day rescuing stranded cars and clearing the driveway of a care home.

Pat Rodgers, who works as a carer at Arbourthorne Care Home on Berners Road said: “We need this driveway clear in case ambulances have to see our residents, but we haven’t got time to do it ourselves, especially during Covid.

“It is great to see councillors like Jack, Ben and Sophie roll their sleeves up like this. They did a great job clearing the driveway and we’re all very grateful.”

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Coun Scott said: “Arbourthorne is one of the greatest parts of Sheffield but it is very hilly. Everyone helps each other and mucks in, including local councillors.

“Obviously we had to maintain social distancing and my hands were freezing cold but it was a joy to help play our part in keeping Arbourthorne safe and moving during the bad weather.”

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