Julia Armstrong
The Star, Sheffield
United Kingdom
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Sheffield councillors ask what went wrong in Fargate Container Park ‘shambles’
Sheffield councillors have asked their officers what went wrong in the ‘shambles’ of the Fargate Container Park project which has been hit by problems and delays. → Read More
Sheffield dog park wins approval to reopen on second attempt
A Sheffield dog exercise park in the Rivelin Valley that was told to close because it contravened green belt rules has now won the right to reopen. → Read More
Meadowhall to add police station, car showroom and leisure centre as huge plans approved
They won approval for their plans despite the protests of some of their rivals → Read More
Mums plead for crossing near two Sheffield schools after boy is knocked down
Two Sheffield mums appealed to Sheffield City Council to take action on road safety in Birley near two primary schools after a boy was knocked down while crossing a main road. → Read More
Go-ahead for 11 flats to replace empty Sheffield house and garage
Eleven new flats can be built on the site of an empty house and garage in Meersbrook, Sheffield, councillors have decided. → Read More
Plan to turn historic Ecclesfield cafe into house blocked by councillors
Sheffield councillors have thrown out a plan to turn a historic city building from a cafe into a private home to protect its heritage and community importance. → Read More
New late-night shop at ‘Prince’ Naseem Hamed’s former gym in Sheffield gets alcohol licence despite petition
A new Sheffield grocery store will be allowed to sell alcohol until 11pm seven days a week despite objections from neighbours. → Read More
Funding row over £990k for Sheffield’s Orchard Square shopping centre to create flats and boost entertainment
The use of Government funding to develop Sheffield’s Orchard Square shopping centre has been criticised by Green councillors as its owner is a Conservative Party donor and prominent supporter of Israel. → Read More
Owlthorpe Fields: Sheffield campaigners celebrate saving green space from housing threat
Campaigners fighting to prevent homes being built on Sheffield fields have spoken of their delight after learning the land will no longer be designated as available for development. → Read More
Liz Truss resignation: Sheffield politicians call for general election over ‘revolving door of chaos’ at No 10
Sheffield Labour and Green politicians have called for an immediate general election after Prime Minister Liz Truss announced her resignation today. → Read More
Cost of living crisis: Sheffield Council sets up Welcoming Places to help keep ‘people warm this winter’
Sheffield Council is finalising its plan to open up Welcoming Places around the city to help people to cope with the cost of living crisis and keep warm. → Read More
Plans revealed for ‘subterranean swimming pool, bar and snooker room’ at Sheffield home
The owners of a house in Lodge Moor, Sheffield are hoping to build a subterranean swimming pool and leisure area underneath their home. → Read More
Anger over plan to ask people to pay to use games area in popular Sheffield park
A Sheffield park users’ group are worried that council plans for a ‘pay to play’ multi-games area will mean fewer people can use a popular spot. → Read More
Sheffield budget: ‘Doomsday scenario’ as monthly bin collections, closing recycling centres and more libraries being looked at
Sheffield City Council is facing a potential ‘Doomsday scenario’ as vital services are set to be hit by a predicted £18 million in cuts, says a leading councillor. → Read More
School Streets Sheffield: Traffic bans to be made permanent outside four primary schools as trials hailed a success
Trial road closures by Sheffield City Council to remove traffic dangers from around four city schools will now be made permanent, councillors have decided. → Read More
Traffic bans made permanent outside Sheffield schools as trial hailed a success
Some parents had been parking inconsiderately and dangerously outside the schools → Read More
Popular dog exercise park in Sheffield ordered to close down
A dog exercise park opened in Sheffield’s Rivelin Valley has been refused permission to continue operating because it sits in a green belt area. → Read More
Eddie Izzard: Comedian confirms ambition to become Sheffield Labour MP
Comedian Eddie Izzard has confirmed that she wants to stand as the MP for the Sheffield Central seat when Paul Blomfield steps down at the next election. → Read More
Graves Park: Campaign to save Sheffield’s popular Rose Garden Cafe calls for answers from city council
Campaigners to save the Rose Garden Cafe at Graves Park, Sheffield from permanent closure say they have had a lack of response from the council about future plans. → Read More
‘Temporary alternative’ being looked at following closure of Sheffield’s Graves Park Rose Garden cafe
Sheffield City Council says it is working with the operator of the closed Rose Garden Cafe in Graves Park to look at setting up a temporary way to serve refreshments. → Read More