No doubt you would get a reply (if a reply at all) to the effect that it has nothing to do with a non-Sheffield person. I have become heartily tired of this "it's up to locals to decide" attitude - as if no outsiders ever visit a place. Governments have encouraged this with various devolution projects. NHS for example (the N stands for national - look up the meaning of the word in any dictionary) is a confusing mess of area trusts and has become a post code lottery. As an example, a friend in Edinburgh had no trouble registering with an NHS dentist. I met a person here who has been on the NHS dental waiting list for seven years! I gave up and have gone private. Wife and I – it was little more than routine dental servicing – had a total bill in excess of £1,200.Nick: Do you have the address of Sheffield City Council and the name of the street that the elm tree is on? I am sure the Chief Executive would love to get a letter from me!!
So good luck Nick. Sheffield council should listen to non- Sheffield residents. After all, I am sure Sheffield welcomes outsiders’ money when they visit the city.
Jack