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The Old Town Hall has had some terrible owners. Is Gary Ata the worst?
‘The council has neglected that building for far too long. It’s a disgrace’
Dan has been a journalist in Derbyshire and South Yorkshire for almost 10 years and set up The Tribune in 2021. He particularly enjoys writing about the people, places and politics of Sheffield.
‘The council has neglected that building for far too long. It’s a disgrace’
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