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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’...
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,...
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...
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...
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Sheffield University to be going 100% plant-based?
Sheffield University catering could be going 100% plant-based if the Plant Based Universities campaign gets their motion passed. The Plant Based Universities...
Worries that Broomhill could become a “second West Street” as post office is granted 24/7 alcohol license
A post office on Fulwood Road has been given a 24/7 alcohol license despite concerns about “antisocial” and “rowdy” behaviour. The license was granted following a...
Rotherham runner goes the extra mile for community centre devoted to celebrating Hindu culture
A pharmacist from Rotherham is gearing up to take on the Sheffield Half Marathon on Sunday to raise funds for a community centre that ‘brings different cultures...
Sheffield’s first independent cinema celebrates 30th anniversary
Sheffield's first independent cinema, The Showroom Cinema, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The Showroom hosted numerous events at the weekend to aid the occasion,...
Runners gearing up to take on Sheffield Half Marathon with three days to go
Nerves and excitement are starting to kick in as thousands of runners make final preparations with just days to go before tackling Sheffield Half Marathon. The 13.1...
Council plans to spend over three million pounds on improving pedestrian crossings
Several locations across the city are set to see new crossings in order to prevent road accidents. Pedestrian crossings are to be installed in areas such as...
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Ranmoor church launches £1m appeal for vital restorations
St John’s Church, Ranmoor, has launched a Save Our Spire appeal to raise money for much-needed refurbishments, including making repairs to its spire. The church hopes to raise £1 million through local fundraising. A launch event was held on 1 March in order to...
Still time to help Framework charity ‘end homelessness’ with Sheffield Half Marathon
There are just eight spaces left in Framework Housing Association’s battle against homelessness in this Sunday’s Sheffield Half Marathon. The Midlands and South Yorkshire-based charity helps around 21,000 people a year with ‘dignity, compassion and respect’ at the...
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...