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Sheffield residents relieved after road closure as they felt ‘something awful could happen’  

Sheffield residents relieved after road closure as they felt ‘something awful could happen’  

by Connie Perkins | May 1, 2026 | Community, Crime, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Road barriers have been put in place at the top of South Street in Sheffield, to stop anti-social gatherings after a resident led campaign.  The Park Hill campaign group, Friends of Skyeline, said residents don’t feel safe at night due to threatening groups...
Sheffield to develop new landlord licencing scheme after councillor campaign

Sheffield to develop new landlord licencing scheme after councillor campaign

by Connie Perkins | Mar 13, 2026 | Community, Environment, Politics, Uncategorised

A Sheffield councillor has successfully persuaded Sheffield City Council to develop a new landlord licensing scheme. It was almost a unanimous vote in favour of the scheme, apart from one Reform member. Labour’s Minesh Parekh is making the case for city-wide...
Rival petitions over claims of noisy street preachers in Sheffield City Centre

Rival petitions over claims of noisy street preachers in Sheffield City Centre

by Connie Perkins | Feb 13, 2026 | Charity, Community, Culture, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

An e-petition suggests Sheffield residents are frustrated with amplified street preaching and music in the city centre, calling the council to “consider the impacts on the mental health of people working in the area.” ​The petition outlines that it is not concerned...

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