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Founder of ‘Its Our City’ campaign questions Sheffield City council’s ‘democracy’
A vocal campaigner for open democracy in Sheffield has raised concerns about how the city council is run. On the 30 April Ruth Hubbard, the founder of ‘Its Our City’ campaign and local community activist, drew attention to the recent ‘policy committee remit’ during a...
Housing plans encroach on protected green belt land
Sheffield City Council plans to build offices, industrial buildings and homes on protected green belt land as part of the local plans to develop the city. On May 30, the Council’s strategy and resources committee agreed that 3.6% of Sheffield's green belt land would...
Sheffield rolls out new SEN support for post-16 education
Sheffield has introduced new travel budgets for families that have children with SEN to aid transport fees in post-16 education. Sheffield City Council's Freedom to Travel, Skills for Life programme will bring in Personal Travel Budgets - PTBs - that aim to empower...
Low carbon transport proposed as the key to Sheffield’s growth
A new plan to promote "Walking, Wheeling and Cycling" in Sheffield hopes to tackle rising transport inequality and the current NHS burden by taking a new approach to creating a safe, reliable, and low-carbon transport network. Councillors across the city have...
Sheffield Supertram under public control for first time in 27 years
The South Yorkshire Supertram is now under public control for the first time since 1997 after the contract with Stagecoach comes to an end. South Yorkshire Mayor,...
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Revised SEND transport in Sheffield approved
Flexible post-16 SEND home-to-school transport prioritising tailored support and independence, has been approved following public consultation. The Education, Children...
Founder of ‘Its Our City’ campaign questions Sheffield City council’s ‘democracy’
A vocal campaigner for open democracy in Sheffield has raised concerns about how the city council is run. On the 30 April Ruth Hubbard, the founder of ‘Its Our City’ campaign and local community activist, drew attention to the recent ‘policy committee remit’ during a...
Housing plans encroach on protected green belt land
Sheffield City Council plans to build offices, industrial buildings and homes on protected green belt land as part of the local plans to develop the city. On May 30, the Council’s strategy and resources committee agreed that 3.6% of Sheffield's green belt land would...
Sheffield rolls out new SEN support for post-16 education
Sheffield has introduced new travel budgets for families that have children with SEN to aid transport fees in post-16 education. Sheffield City Council's Freedom to Travel, Skills for Life programme will bring in Personal Travel Budgets - PTBs - that aim to empower...
Low carbon transport proposed as the key to Sheffield’s growth
A new plan to promote "Walking, Wheeling and Cycling" in Sheffield hopes to tackle rising transport inequality and the current NHS burden by taking a new approach to creating a safe, reliable, and low-carbon transport network. Councillors across the city have...
Girl plans ultimate band bash to raise money for St Luke’s hospice
Final year Sheffield Hallam student Molly Ripley plans the ultimate live event for her final year project to raise money for her chosen charity St Luke's Sheffield...
Girl plans ultimate band bash to raise money for St Luke’s hospice
Final year Sheffield Hallam student Molly Ripley plans the ultimate live event for her final year project to raise money for her chosen charity St Luke's Sheffield...
The Future of Travel in Sheffield? New Plan to Prioritise People Over Cars
Sheffield City Council has approved a 'Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Investment Plan (WWCIP) scheme to help transform Sheffield into a healthier, more active and...
The Future of Travel in Sheffield? New Plan to Prioritise People Over Cars
Sheffield City Council has approved a 'Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Investment Plan (WWCIP) scheme to help transform Sheffield into a healthier, more active and...
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Gang culture and youth violence top of new safety plan
Tackling street gang culture and youth violence is to be prioritised in a new safety plan which aims to reduce crime in Sheffield - which was 114 per cent above the...
Sheffield Council to face ‘severe pressure’ after government cuts in welfare benefits
Sheffield City Council are to face immense pressures after the government announced their aim to save £5 billion by 2030 through cuts in disability and illness...
Vida Sheffield receives emergency funding to remain open until June
Women’s charity Vida Sheffield has secured emergency funding to stay open until June after announcing closure its earlier this month due to financial issues. Vida...
New exhibition celebrating Sheffield’s cultural heritage opens at Yorkshire Artspace
The craftsmanship of the city's tradespeople and its rich history in steel is celebrated in a new exhibition at Yorkshire Artspace. Work-Leisure features objects and...
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Sheffield’s women leading the way in sport, arts, and culture for Women’s History Month
During Women's History Month, Sheffield’s women are making their mark in arts, sports, and beyond, leading a culture that continues to gain recognition. One vibrant scene within Sheffield is the female football culture with the Sheffield Wednesday Ladies having played...
Row over Sheffield post office’s new 24-hour alcohol premise license
A Sheffield Post office has been granted permission to run as a convenience store and will be allowed to sell alcohol for 24 hours - which owners claim is a last resort to stop the business having to close. The decision, made by the Sheffield City Council's Licencing...
South Yorkshire’s Mayor “delighted” to present first Crime and Policing plan
A new five-step plan has been unveiled by South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard, aiming to tackle crime within Sheffield's communities. The plan is the first published Police and Crime Plan from South Yorkshire's Mayor since policing and crime responsibility was...
Sheffield health director sets out plan to help combat the “wicked” problem of poverty
Sheffield’s Director of Public Health has set out a detailed plan of what can be done to reduce poverty in the city. Plans included supporting anti-poverty measures that are currently in place as well as identifying areas where further improvements can be...
Thieves force entry and steal donation cash from Sheffield Central Library
Thieves broke into Sheffield Central Library and stole money from a public donation point after forcing entry with a crowbar. South Yorkshire Police were called to Surrey Street at 2.12am on Monday 10 March following reports of a break in at the library. When the...
Veolia strikes escalate with protests outside Sheffield Town Hall
Refuse workers have held a demonstration against Veolia over the company's refusal to recognise members of the Unite union. Trade unionists gathering at the city's Lumley Street depot before marching to Sheffield Town Hall. The demonstration aimed to deliver a strong...