City institution SheffieldForum.co.uk is breaking new ground this election by conducting interviews with the leaders of local political parties. Site users will suggest questions, and the best will be put to all of the politicians who are taking part.

Site founder Geoff says:

"So far, apart from the Conservatives who haven't replied yet (hint, hint), the leader of Sheffield's Liberal Democrat, Labour and the Green party have all agreed to field questions put to them by the users of Sheffield Forum."

It would be nice for the Sheffield Conservatives to put in an appearance. After all, David Cameron promised us that we would all get a local manifesto from our local Tory group. I'd been looking forward to hearing some actual Tory policies this election!

This post marks the beginning of the election period - don your hard hats everyone!