New parks boss reveals plan for Sheffield green spaces

Sheffield City Council’s new Head of Parks and Countryside, Lisa Firth, has revealed her plans to assure access for all to Sheffield’s parks and recreation grounds. Ms Firth, who has taken up the post after an established career in the public, private and voluntary sectors, was born and raised in Stocksbridge, and loves to walk, run and ride around Bolsterstone, the Ewden Valley and the Peak District. Now, she is in charge of Sheffield’s 800 or so green spaces, including 95 parks and recreation grounds. Sheffield Live! reporter Baillor Jalloh caught up with Lisa Firth at the Norfolk Heritage Park.