Councillors agree to look at water fluoridation in Sheffield

Greg Fell, director of public health for Sheffield
It’s a controversial subject – should fluoridation be added to people’s drinking water in Sheffield?

The council’s Cabinet has agreed to look at the issue but has stressed it is just a fact finding mission.

Some areas of the UK have water fluoridation to improve dental health but many people oppose what they view as mass medication.

Local authorities are responsible for making the decision and Sheffield has agreed to explore the implications and cost.

The review will look at whether it is technically possible for Yorkshire Water to fluoridate the geographic area of Sheffield and whether it would also affect neighbouring towns.