Hallam MP opens up discussion on public ownership of Yorkshire Water

by Jack Carter | Feb 27, 2026 | Community, Environment, News, Politics, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

A Sheffield MP has announced plans to work with constituents to support an option for public ownership of water companies. Sheffield Hallam MP Olivia Blake held a meeting in Crosspool on Thursday 26 February where she was joined on stage by Sophie Conquest, a...

Sheffield City Council announce £1million investment into boosting Sheffield clean air projects 

by Lauren Reay-Williams | Feb 27, 2026 | Environment, Health, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

The boost, supplied by Sheffield City Council from Clean Air Zone income in the city, aims to improve air quality in Sheffield, with a significant focus on maintaining clean air for children.  The introduction of 20mph restrictions on school roads will make 22...

Potholes are being dealt with, Hillsborough Councillor claims after the public reports safety concerns

by Lara Groom | Feb 20, 2026 | Community, Environment, News

Hillsborough councillor wants the public to know that work is being done to fill in the potholes plaguing Sheffield streets, despite repeated concerns that nothing is happening.  Christine Gilligan Kubo, a Green Party Councillor for Hillsborough Ward, has said...

Potholes worsen across Sheffield streets local drivers report damage and safety concerns

by Gabrielle Ellis | Feb 12, 2026 | Community, Environment, News, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

In Sheffield, a growing number of potholes across residential and school routes in Sheffield have drivers reporting vehicle damage and safety concerns with some motorists describing the road surface as worsening week by week. Local Resident Charlotte, who regularly...

Hundreds join Sheffield’s The Big Ride to demand safer streets for all ages

by Caitlin Gannon | May 19, 2025 | Community, Environment, Sport

More than 200 cyclists took to the streets of Sheffield this weekend in support of The Big Ride, calling for safer, more child-friendly cycling infrastructure.  Organised by Cycle Sheffield, the ride attracted parents with children in prams, toddlers on training...

Council confirm nearly 1,500 homes to be built in Ecclesfield despite opposition from residents

by Matt Stanger | May 16, 2025 | Environment, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

1494 homes are set to be built in Ecclesfield and Grenoside by Sheffield City Council, in a decision that will “wreck” the village. This amounts to 42% of the 3529 houses that Sheffield City Council are required to build by 2039 in part of Government plans...