Just a quick message to share some information from Tim Birch about the bird‑song walks he’s now offering. Tim will be leading his first session in Ecclesall Woods on Saturday 18 April, running from8:00 to 9:30am. It’s a gentle, welcoming introduction to tuning in to the sounds of our local birdlife.
Tim’s wider mission is to help more people reconnect with nature through the simple joy of birdsong. He’s also very open to running walks in other parts of Sheffield, and he’s particularly keen to support activities that help younger people build a stronger relationship with the natural world. If cost is an issue for any group or organisation, he’s more than happy to discuss reduced or no‑fee options.
If you’d like to arrange a walk, explore possibilities for your area, or just find out more, Tim’s contact details. Email: birdsongwalks@gmail.com
Crookes & Crosspool is one of Sheffield’s most competitive wards, with Labour and the Liberal Democrats both treating it as strategically important. Reporting from local media highlights how closely the parties watch this seat and how actively they campaign here.
The Sheffield City Council elections take place on Thursday 7 May 2026, the date set for all local elections across England this year. This timing aligns with the national electoral calendar, which clusters local authority contests, mayoral elections, and devolved‑nation parliamentary elections on the same day
Local elections in Sheffield follow a cycle where one third of councillors are elected each year for three years out of four. The 2026 round covers the seats last contested in 2022, meaning many wards, including Crookes & Crosspool, will see familiar names returning to the ballot. The city’s political balance has been fluid in recent years, with shifts in party groupings and several by‑elections, so the 2026 vote is expected to be significant for the council’s overall direction.
Key dates leading up to polling day
Register to vote deadline: Monday 20 April 2026
Postal vote application deadline: 5pm, Tuesday 21 April 2026
Proxy vote and voter ID application deadlines 5pm, Tuesday 28 April 2026
Polling day: Thursday 7 May 2026, 7am–10pm
Councillor Candidates for Crookes & Crosspool
Minesh Parekh – Labour and Co‑operative
Jordan Barr – Liberal Democrats
Dylan Lewis-Creser – Green Party Â
Marina Round – Conservative Party
Joseph Lewis Hibbert– Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition.
Crosspool Polling Stations
Church Of St Columba, Manchester Road, Crosspool, Sheffield, S10 5PL
Crosspool District Youth Sports Trust, Coldwell Lane, Sheffield, S10 5TJ
Hallam FC Club House, Hallam Sports Club, Sandygate Road, Sheffield, S10 5SE
Stephen Hill Methodist Church, 547 Manchester Road, Crosspool, Sheffield, S10 5PL
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority runs on a four‑year cycle. The last election was in 2022, so the next combined authority mayoral election was due this year 2026. Actually, the cycle was reset, and the next South Yorkshire mayoral election is now expected in 2028.
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