It has been announced today that Councillor and former Mayor Vickie Priestley, has died.

The Lord Mayor, Councillor Colin Ross, said: “Vickie was so well respected amongst her colleagues, and it speaks volumes that the same feelings I have today, are felt right across the chamber and amongst officers in the Council. Both Vickie and her husband Lloyd, made a great impression as they carried out their Lord Mayor duties, and I am sure many of the groups and individuals they encountered will be very sad to hear the news of her death.”

“My thoughts are with Vickie’s friends and family at this time.”

Sheffield City Council will be flying the Union flag at half mast in memory of Councillor Vickie Priestly.

We will bring you more developments as they come.