Great write-up in today's Star of our manifesto launch, although I'm not sure if we're really "slamming" the Council - unless by that they mean trying to beat them on May 4th!

There's also a good article quoting Paul Scriven (leader of Sheffield's Lib Dems) on the latest uncertainty over the Park Hill Flats development. As far as we are aware, either the Council nor the developer have yet received a response on whether the scheme would be liable for VAT - if it is it could well scupper the whole project.

It just goes to underline how precariously balanced the Park Hill project is: the Urban Splash plan really is the last chance saloon for the flats. Even if the first phase does go ahead, there's no guarantee that the rest of the building will receive funding: there's a real danger that we could end up with half of Park Hill renovated, with the rest an empty, crumbling eyesore.

It's a shame, really: Urban Splash are a great developer, and I'd hope we could attract someone of that calibre for the site if Park Hill had to be demolished.

Anyway, the manifesto is available for download here. There are detailed policies on housing, transport, the planning deparment, home health care, and many more. We've also emphasised our green policies by spreading a green message throughout our manifesto: every page has a "Green Action" section explaining how our policies will affect the environment.

Next up: Dore and Totley. I'll keep you posted...