The ward councillors have determined the priorities for the next two years for our ward. It will be interesting to see how these are developed into actions that will help local residents.

Following consideration of statistics, consultation and input from local service providers your Councillors for the Gleadless Valley ward have identified four priorities that we fill focus on in partnership with local service deliverers, community organisations and local businesses.

1. Financial Inclusion

• Initiate awareness campaigns to support residents with the impact of the Welfare Reforms
• Ensure there is good access to advice services Promote and improve access to Sheffield Credit Union
• Improve digital literacy skills and access to on-line services in the more deprived areas of the ward

2. Employment & Skills

• Improve access to citywide skills and apprenticeship opportunities for young people not in employment, education and training

3. Reducing Health Inequality

• Ensure there is a range of activities available for children and young people in the more deprived areas of the ward
• Make better use of existing facilities – such as schools – to extend the range of recreational opportunities in the Gleadless Valley neighbourhood
• Develop arrangements for local engagement with general practitioners and other health professions to tackle health inequalities

4. Social Cohesion

• Support the sustainability of local community organisations
• Tackle and reduce anti-social behaviour