Sheffield council is re-thinking proposals for cyclists as a part of the £17 million Attercliffe regeneration project after criticism from residents.

Plans had originally been put in place for improved infrastructure to support safer cycling and encourage active travel in the area.

A scheme to establish a cycle hub at the Olympic Legacy Park was originally seen as a vital component within the redevelopment of the former steel-making district, which is currently being revitalized with funding from the government’s Levelling Up Fund.

But many people took to social media to comment on the plans.

Speaking online, Facebook user Paul Bronson summed up many of the feelings. He said: ‘‘Cyclists should be provided for, but they shouldn’t be prioritised over others.”

Now, an allocation of £30,200 from the £17 million project budget is set aside for the design of up to 100 cycle parking spaces and associated infrastructure.

Instead of a single, large cycle hub — similar to the one at Sheffield railway station — the council is considering a series of smaller sets of stands, placed near the Olympic Legacy Park and tram stops.

During a recent meeting of the council’s finance and performance committee, finance manager Damian Watkinson explained that the original plan for a dedicated cycle hub could not be executed due to funding restrictions, which only cover capital projects and not leasing expenses.

Also speaking online, resident Lee Ward commented: “Sorry but I can’t support the waste of money spent on these cycle paths when they are hardly used by any cyclists. Nothing against cyclists but totally against wasting money, especially when our council tax just went up.”

But Stephen Stringer, said: “They should rethink cycle parking in Attercliffe. At least the security aspect. Park a cycle in Attercliffe at the moment and it probably will not be there when you return.”

The broader goal of the Attercliffe regeneration project is to enhance public transport and make active travel — encompassing walking, wheeling, and cycling — more accessible. It also aims to improve transport links between Attercliffe and the city centre.