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51 bus: Crookes councillors and First/SYPTE meeting report

Our three councillors, Sylvia Anginotti, Rob Frost and Geoff Smith, have recently met with First and South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE) to discuss the 51 bus route. A report from the meeting, written by the councillors, is below. If you … Continue reading

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Bullet points from Crosspool Forum AGM & Open Meeting, 25 October 2012

Below is a bullet point summary of Thursday’s meeting you can also download a PDF copy (53K). Bullet points from Crosspool Forum AGM & Open Meeting, 25 October 2012 Cllrs Geoff Smith & Rob Frost, Police, 20 Crosspool residents & … Continue reading

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New 51 bus timetable starts today

A new timetable for the 51 bus service starts today as part of a package of improvements to Sheffield’s bus network. Passengers have been told that the new timetable for the Crosspool service will be more resilient, with longer journey … Continue reading

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Local reservoir sites earmarked for new housing: update

Earlier this year local people had real concerns about proposals to allocate green field sites in the Crookes area for new housing. Two of the sites mentioned were Hadfield Reservoir (behind School Road) and Lydgate Reservoir (off Evelyn Road). The … Continue reading

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Bullet points from Crosspool Forum Open Meeting, 26 July 2012

Below is a bullet point summary of Thursday’s meeting you can also download a PDF copy (74KB). Bullet points from Crosspool Forum Open Meeting, 26 July 2012 25 Crosspool residents, Cllr Geoff Smith, and 7 members of the Forum Management … Continue reading

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First: 51 bus ‘falls short on punctuality’

First, the operator of Crosspool’s main bus service, has admitted that the 51 falls short on punctuality at certain times of day. The operator carried out a month-long review of the service and identified several issues that the timetable doesn’t … Continue reading

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Minutes from Crosspool Forum Open Meeting, 26 April 2012

Below is a bullet point summary of Thursday’s meeting. Download April 26 2012 Open Meeting bullet points (PDF, 78KB) Matters arising Benty Lane junction still ongoing – information expected soon. Police report PC Louise Atha – team now part of … Continue reading

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Residents’ concern over future of Moor View Farm on Manchester Road

Moor View Farm (picture and location on Google Maps) on Manchester Road has been put up for sale. The property and surrounding land, known locally to some as Gosney’s farm, is being marketed by Eaton Commercial Property Consultants. The sellers … Continue reading

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51 bus: First responds to comments regarding frequency and reliability

At the last Crosspool Forum Open Meeting, residents raised the issue of the frequency and reliability of the 51 bus service. Our local councillor Geoff Smith has contacted First and asked us to publish the response he received. He appreciates … Continue reading

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Local councillor publishes update for residents

Our local councillor, Geoff Smith, has published a report summarising his first four months in office. The Labour councillor’s update includes issues of interest to Crosspool residents, such as Tapton school’s transition to academy status. You can read the report … Continue reading

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