Martin Smith - Councillor for Sheffield (Dore and Totley)

Councillor Martin Smith

Liberal Democrats Dore and Totley Leader of the Liberal Democrats Group & Group Spokesperson for the Strategy and Resources Policy Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

80 meetings · Page 1 of 16

Council Committee Member

Annual Meeting; Rescheduled from 20th May, Council - Thursday 21 May 2026 11.30 am

May 21, 2026, 11:30 am
Strategy and Resources Policy Committee Group Spokesperson

Strategy and Resources Policy Committee - Wednesday 15 April 2026 2.00 pm

April 15, 2026, 2:00 pm
Finance and Performance Policy Committee Committee Member

Finance and Performance Policy Committee - Monday 13 April 2026 2.00 pm

April 13, 2026, 2:00 pm
Strategy and Resources Policy Committee Group Spokesperson

Strategy and Resources Policy Committee - Wednesday 25 March 2026 2.00 pm

March 25, 2026, 2:00 pm
Finance and Performance Policy Committee Committee Member

Finance and Performance Policy Committee - Monday 16 March 2026 2.00 pm

March 16, 2026, 2:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

113 decisions · Page 2 of 23

Ending Poverty Together: Welcoming the Sheffield Poverty Truth Recommendations and Supporting Residents with the Cost of Living

From: Strategy and Resources Policy Committee - Monday 23 February 2026 2.00 pm - February 23, 2026

...welcomed and noted the findings and recommendations of the Sheffield Poverty Truth Commission, endorsed the principles of preventative action, community coordination, and flexible allocation, approved measures to respond to the Commission's recommendations, approved the local implementation framework for the new Crisis and Resilience Fund, delegated authority for grants above £50,000 from the Fund, approved the transition from holiday vouchers to targeted crisis support and financial resilience building, and requested annual updates on the Fund's use.

Recommendations Approved

Adoption of the Sheffield Suicide Prevention Strategy 2025–2030

From: Strategy and Resources Policy Committee - Wednesday 21 January 2026 10.00 am - January 21, 2026

... adopted and endorsed the Sheffield Suicide Prevention Strategy 2025–2030, which sets out a multi-agency approach to reducing deaths by suicide in the city.

Recommendations Approved

Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Business Plan and HRA Budget 2026/27

From: Strategy and Resources Policy Committee - Wednesday 21 January 2026 10.00 am - January 21, 2026

...the committee recommended to the City Council the approval of the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Business Plan and Revenue Budget for 2026/27, including a 4.8% rent increase for council housing and other charges, and noted the Housing Policy Committee's responsibility for monitoring the plan's delivery.

Recommendations Approved

Capital Approvals 25-26 Month 8

From: Finance and Performance Policy Committee - Monday 19 January 2026 2.00 pm - January 19, 2026

...approved proposed additions and variations to the Capital Programme.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 80

Average per Month: 2.9

Decisions Recorded: 113