Our constitution sets out:
- how we operate
- how we make decisions
- the procedures we follow to ensure we’re being efficient, transparent and accountable to local people
How the council works
There have recently been big changes to how the council makes decisions:
Policy Committees
In 2022, we changed to a new system of governance. All your councillors, from all parties represented on the Council, can take part in strategic decision-making as members of citywide Policy Committees.
Local Area Committees
In 2021, we created 7 new Local Area Committees to help bring decision-making closer to local communities.
Ways to get involved with us
Here’s how you can get involved with your Sheffield City Council:
- attend a council meeting, in person or online (live or recorded)
- attend a committee meeting, in person or online (live or recorded)
- find out about your own Local Area Committee, and how to get involved
- submit a petition asking the council to take action
- contact the councillors who represent your ward
- stand in an election
- find a council service
- contact us at Democratic Services
Partnership boards and committees
We're represented on the South Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
Code of Corporate Governance
The Code of Corporate Governance sets out why good governance is important. It explains how we define this and tells you how we will make sure it takes place.
Good governance is about making sure we carry out our role wisely, openly and in a way that's accountable to local people.