Sheffield City Council elections: Will Labour be lords of Manor Castle ward on May 2?
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Manor Castle ward stretches from the edge of the city centre, encompassing Park Hill, Wybourn and Manor estates. Labour will be keen to retain the seat on May 2, where Coun Sioned-Mair Richards, a recent Lord Mayor, has stepped down. It was all-Labour until former council leader Coun Terry Fox was one of eight party members to defect to the Sheffield Community Councillors group. For Labour, Elle Dodds said: “I’m passionate about everyone getting their views heard, and having the chance to shape...

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