Lucy Ashton
The Star, Sheffield
United Kingdom
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Sheffield Local Elections 2022: No overall control again as Labour, Greens and Lib Dems all have gains and losses
Sheffield Council today remains in no overall control for the second year running. → Read More
Plans for new retirement apartments in busy Sheffield suburb prompt objections from residents and councillors
Residents and local councillors are concerned about new retirement apartments planned in Sheffield because of flooding and the environment. → Read More
Sheffield Salvation Army trials sleeping pods to help keep homeless people safe from Covid
Rough sleepers in Sheffield are being encouraged to have Covid vaccinations because they are at severe risk of the Omicron variant. → Read More
Catering staff at Town Hall and Moorfoot redeployed as Sheffield Council tightens purse strings
Catering services for staff, meetings and civic events at Sheffield Council are being reviewed to save money and because of the impact of the pandemic. → Read More
Friends of Hillsborough Park in Sheffield raise concerns about plans for new activity hub
Volunteers who look after a Sheffield park are concerned about plans to redevelop it and to charge for certain activities. → Read More
“Prominent and obtrusive” 20ft phone mast next to Sheffield sports field refused – but company appeals
A telecoms company is appealing after its plans to put a phone mast near a community sports ground were refused. → Read More
“Disgraceful” Home Office delays for Ukrainian refugees seeking sanctuary in Sheffield, says MP
A Sheffield MP has slammed “disgraceful” Home Office delays as Ukraine sponsors in the city wait weeks without visas progressing. → Read More
Part of Sheffield’s landmark Hillsborough Barracks could become houses and apartments
Stunning former barracks in Sheffield could be converted into new houses and apartments. → Read More
Sheffield voluntary groups can apply for funding to give communities a voice
Voluntary groups in Sheffield are encouraged to apply for funding to help their members speak up about services. → Read More
Second cafe planned for Sheffield’s Hillsborough park just weeks after new Depot Bakery opened
Another cafe could open in a Sheffield park amid complaints that a new one is too expensive. → Read More
Almost 1,000 children start smoking each year in Sheffield – and parents are to blame
Hundreds of children start smoking each year in Sheffield – and the majority pick up the habit from their parents. → Read More
Sheffield Local Elections 2022: The main political parties and their pledges
There are several political parties standing candidates in Sheffield’s local elections in May. → Read More
Sheffield Local Elections 2022: The smaller political parties and their pledges
We’ve heard from the four main political parties in Sheffield about their local election manifestos. Now other parties standing candidates talk us through their pledges. → Read More
Sheffield Local Elections 2022: Why Polling Day could hold some surprises
Predicting elections is a difficult game and even the professional pollsters can get it wrong. → Read More
Sheffield Local Elections 2022: The key seats to keep an eye on
Last year’s local elections in Sheffield were dramatic. → Read More
Plans revealed for 7 mobile phone masts across Sheffield
Plans for 7 new phone masts across Sheffield are being considered by council chiefs. → Read More
Labour looks for new Deputy Leader and Cabinet member after weekend of resignations
Labour is bracing itself for a reshuffle after its deputy leader, a cabinet member and four other councillors quit their posts. → Read More
Deputy Leader of Sheffield Council RESIGNS
The Deputy Leader of Sheffield Council has sensationally quit – just two hours after a 26,000 name petition was handed into the Town Hall condemning the way the council is run. → Read More
Residents’ parking frustration as thousands flock to Tramlines
Tramlines Festival organisers have pledged to continue to work with Hillsborough residents after a number of complaints about parking at this year’s event. → Read More
Almost 200 trees saved after being re-inspected
Almost 200 Sheffield trees which were due to be felled have been saved after being reassessed prompting campaigners to say – we told you so. → Read More