Press cuttings and other material relating to David Blunkett's political career in Sheffield. Includes material relating to: Blunkett's selection as Leader of Sheffield City Council in May 1980; Blunkett's election as chairman of the social services committee of the Association of Metropolitan Authorities, July 1980; the council's campaign to win enterprise zone status for Attercliffe; and reaction to public spending cuts imposed by central government. Also includes Labour election leaflet for the Southey Green ward in the 1980 Sheffield City Council local elections; Blunkett's application for membership of the trade union NUPE's parliamentary panel; and 'A portrait of David Blunkett - controversial leader of Sheffield Council and lecturer at Barnsley College' in Techorizon - Barnsley College newsletter, November 1980.