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Anger over increased parking charges as fares rise for first time since June 2022 

Anger over increased parking charges as fares rise for first time since June 2022 

by Sebastian Jones | Feb 15, 2024 | Politics, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Councillors have voted to approve the decision to help “better manage parking demand and contribute to wider traffic management and environmental objectives”.  In a Sheffield City Council Waste and Street Scene Policy meeting this week, a decision was made to increase...
Sheffield prepares for largest Lunar New Year celebration yet

Sheffield prepares for largest Lunar New Year celebration yet

by Gus Ballantine | Feb 9, 2024 | Charity, Community, Culture, Education, Front Page Highlights, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Sheffield is set to host its largest Lunar New Year celebration ever, with a five-day festival around the city running from today until February 13.  The festival aims to unite communities in a spirit of harmony and celebration as the city welcomes the Year of...
Outrage at proposed plans for Gleadless Valleys’ new green space: ‘It isn’t what the people need’ 

Outrage at proposed plans for Gleadless Valleys’ new green space: ‘It isn’t what the people need’ 

by Marianne Hamilton | Feb 9, 2024 | Environment, Front Page Highlights, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

As part of the Gleadless Valley Masterplan, the council’s regeneration team have presented plans for a new green space at Spotswood Road.  This is the first big project as part of their masterplan. The Gleadless Valley Master plan is a future investment plan to...
Burglaries in Crookes area puts residents on edge

Burglaries in Crookes area puts residents on edge

by Benj Simmons | Feb 8, 2024 | Crime, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Recent burglaries in the Crookes area of Sheffield have left people concerned for their safety. In recent months, people have claimed the number of break-ins in the area has led to them having to take extra precautions in order to protect themselves and their...
Extinction Rebellion protest against the council’s progress to meet emission reduction targets

Extinction Rebellion protest against the council’s progress to meet emission reduction targets

by John Cresswell | Feb 8, 2024 | News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

A Sheffield City council meeting yesterday was adjourned due to disruption caused by Extinction Rebellion protesters.  Yesterday marked five years since the council called a climate emergency. Since 2019 the city has only seen a 3% cut in reducing emissions. The...
Burst pipe on Archer Road causes disruption for Sheffield business

Burst pipe on Archer Road causes disruption for Sheffield business

by John Cresswell | Feb 8, 2024 | Environment, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

A business in Sheffield is still struggling after Archer Road was closed for a week due to a burst water main. The road closure deterred customers from using the Express Hand Car Wash in Woodseats, which was near the road closure, causing a significant loss of...
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