Beth Cheshire
I believe that the best way to represent a community is to actively listen to the people that live there.
That’s why I’m standing to be your local councillor in May 2026.
If elected, I would make engaging residents in local governance my top priority.
My name is Beth Cheshire, and I live locally in S13 with my husband and daughter. I grew up in South Yorkshire, and Sheffield is my home. I love this city, and I love this part of Sheffield - so I want it to be the very best it can be.
I’ve never been a councillor before, but sometimes a fresh perspective is what’s needed to make change happen.
I believe in community, I believe in what communities can do if they come together.
Many people feel that this area has lost its sense of community. I want to change that. I’d start by supporting local groups, community events and ensuring our public spaces are ready for use.
Vulnerability takes many forms, including children, the elderly, disabled people, and those without a home. There are thousands of vulnerable people living in this area, and too often their needs fall through the cracks. If elected, I would strive to be their voice on the Council.
Parts of this area have an issue with anti-social behaviour and crime. Not only would I work closely with local police to tackle this, I’d prioritise addressing the root causes. Running youth clubs, improving street lighting, and signposting mental health services are just a few examples.
I believe that the biggest issue we have in politics is how little day-to-day involvement communities have in the decisions that affect them most. If elected, I would run regular engagement activities across the ward; from consultations to public meetings to citizen panels. I will amplify your voices across the city.
There are few things more important than protecting our environment. Climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss are not distant ideas, but present dangers to our city. I would put nature first, by taking a climate-friendly approach and protecting our green spaces.
To represent local residents as a councillor, I believe you have to reach out and listen to them. That’s why - in the lead up to May - I am trying to knock on every door in the area, and give you the opportunity to have your say.
If you have five minutes, I am asking residents to fill out the following survey. That will let me know what your priorities are for the area, and what you want to see from me if elected.
Survey
You can contact me using this contact form.
Alternatively, you can reach me by email at beth4richmond@gmail.com.