Brightside and Hillsborough constituency, 11 June 2008-14 February 2011
Scope and Contents
Files concerning Blunkett's work as MP for the expanded Brightside and Hillsborough constituency in Sheffield, relating both to campaign strategy for the next general election (in 2010) and to local issues affecting constituents. Includes: letter to constituents relating to post office closures, 2008-2009; leaflets concerning proposed new academies in the constituency (Parkwood Academy and Forge Valley), July-September 2008; interim report of the Pitt Review into the flood-related emergencies which occurred in Sheffield during the summer of 2007, June 2008; leaflets for different wards within the constituency with updates on local issues, 2008-2010; and material relating to campaign strategy for the 2010 general election including statistics on each ward, Blunkett's campaign visit schedule, letters to members asking for support in election campaign, canvassing returns, and election leaflets.
Dates
- Creation: 11 June 2008-14 February 2011
Creator
- From the Fonds: Blunkett, David, Born 1947 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Available by appointment
Extent
41.5 MB (62 digital files)
Language of Materials
From the Fonds: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository
Western Bank Library
University of Sheffield
Western Bank
Sheffield South Yorkshire S10 2TN United Kingdom
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