Chairman Crosspool Forum

3 Apr, 202610 Apr, 2026

Council elections Thursday 7 May 2026

Stephen Hill church polling station in Crosspool

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 (Dated 10th April)
Minesh PAREKH– Labour and Co‑operative
Jordan BARRY – Liberal Democrats
Dylan LEWIS-CRESER – Green Party
Aliou DIALLO – Conservative Party
Alasdair Hadrian COOK, – Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition.
Ricia WARD – Reform UK

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.

31 Mar, 2026

Crosspool Artists

Looking for a relaxed, creative way to spend a Monday afternoon?

A warm and supportive group meets each Monday during term time, in the downstairs lounge at Stephen Hill Church, Manchester Road, 1.30–3.30pm.

It’s an informal art session with no tuition, no pressure, and plenty of encouragement from a lovely bunch of people.

if you’d like to join them, they have a few spaces open and a generous supply of art materials. For more information, please phone Margaret 01142 301 098.

30 Mar, 2026

JOIN THE EASTER TRAIL

Join the Easter trail around Crosspool shops.
Prize is to be collected on Easter Sunday 4th April, at Stephen Hill Church, where you are invited to join the 10.30am service.

For more information, please contact Childrens@stcolumbacrosspool.org.uk
Tara Osborne, Children Youth and family worker.
Focal Minister, St Columba and Stephen Hill Church Crosspool
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday

30 Mar, 2026

New Recycling Rules Start Tomorrow

A quick guide for Crosspool households

From tomorrow, England brings in new Simpler Recycling rules, a national shift designed to end the old postcode lottery of what could and couldn’t be recycled.
Nothing Dramatic is Changing with Sheffield’s Bin collection just yet, but what goes where will be more consistent across the country.

What’s changing
Households across England will now have the same core materials collected, and councils must keep certain waste streams separate. That means clearer sorting and fewer “can this go in?” moments.

You’ll now see five main categories:

Food waste collected weekly
Garden waste separate from food
Paper & card its own stream
Glass, metal, plastic & cartons collected together
General waste everything that can’t be recycled
(Soft plastics will join kerbside collections nationally in 2027.)

A few things remain firmly off‑limits:

Drinking glasses, Pyrex, mirrors
Batteries
Bulky rigid plastics
Compostable/biodegradable plastics
Soft plastics (until 2027)
Putting the wrong items in the wrong bin can mean the whole load is rejected.

You may need to separate paper/card from other recyclables more clearly.
Food waste must go in its own caddy.

Your collection day stays the same unless the Council notifies you otherwise.

Sheffield’s bigger blue bins and expanded plastics collections are still planned for 2026, but don’t expect new containers just yet.

These changes are meant to make recycling simpler in the long run, even if it feels like a bit more sorting at first. If you’re helping a neighbour, or someone who finds the rules confusing, this guide is a good place to start.

28 Mar, 202629 Mar, 2026

A57 Manchester Road Landslip Closure

Essential landslip repairs will cause major disruption on the A57 Manchester Road near Rivelin Dams this spring. The works are needed to stabilise the hillside and protect the long‑term safety of the route.

A significant landslip beneath the carriageway requires engineers to rebuild supporting structures and stabilise the slope. The scale of the work means a full closure is unavoidable for part of the project.

Full closure: 20th April–2nd June between Onksley Lane and Wyming Brook Drive.
Single‑lane traffic with temporary lights: One week before the closure and five weeks after.
Expect delays: Peak‑time queues and pressure on diversion routes are likely throughout the programme.
Pedestrian access: Footpaths in the immediate area will also be restricted.

Allow extra time for journeys between Crosspool and Derbyshire.
Check travel updates regularly as traffic management changes.
Consider alternative routes where possible.

28 Mar, 2026

Clocks Go Forward Tomorrow

The clocks go forward at 1am tomorrow, Sunday 29th March 2026, marking the start of British Summer Time (BST).

Remember, while most modern devices will update automatically, it’s always wise to double-check manual clocks to ensure you’re on time for your Sunday activities.

27 Mar, 202627 Mar, 2026

Sheffield Half Marathon This Sunday 29 March 2026

SHEFFIELD HALF MARATHON

This Sunday 29 March 2026
Start 09.30am Arundel Gate

A major event in the UK’s running calendar, the Sheffield Half Marathon is South Yorkshire’s biggest event of its kind.
Thousands of runners of all abilities will be taking part, raising many thousands of pounds for numerous great causes.
With a city centre start and finish, a huge crowd of enthusiastic supporters will cheer participants out and back. The event boasts a stunningly scenic route with majestic views of the Peak District on the climb to Ringinglow. Scenic Route Map
The race even incorporates a ‘triple test’ giving entrants a chance to be crowned Peaks Challenge winners in a timed hill climb, triumph in a timed 10K downhill sprint section, and cross the finish line first to lift the Sheffield Half Marathon title.
This really is an event of which the whole of Yorkshire can be proud. So don’t miss it.

Sheffield Half Marathon website

17 Mar, 202617 Mar, 2026

Annual Sheffield Photographic Exhibition 2026

The annual Sheffield Photographic Society exhibition opens at Sheffield Cathedral this Friday, 20 March, and runs until Sunday 29 March. Entry is free, and visitors can enjoy more than 160 prints, all selected by a national judge.

Once again, Crosspool is exceptionally well represented. All six local members have had work accepted, with an impressive 29 prints between them—and, just like last year, one of them has taken home the exhibition’s top honour.

Claire Stephenson’s Monochrome Muse was awarded the prestigious Best Image in Exhibition, alongside the trophy for Best Portrait. Andrew Graves’ Weighing Up the Options won Best Black & White Image, and Peter Mason received the award for Best Record Shot with his photograph Durham Cathedral Nave.

Drop into the Cathedral during its normal opening hours to explore the full range of photographic styles and enjoy the remarkable talent on display.

17 Mar, 2026

Importance of Heat Detectors in Home Kitchens

Just a quick one for anyone doing bits around the house, it’s worth popping a Heat Detector in your kitchen, if you haven’t already. They’re like smoke alarms, but they don’t go off every time you make toast or boil the kettle. Instead, they only trigger when the temperature shoots up, which is exactly what you want if something genuinely starts to go wrong.

A few of us locally have been upgrading our alarms, and the fire service really does recommend this setup: – Smoke alarms in living spaces and hallways – Heat detector in the kitchen; Ideally linked, so if one sounds, they all do

They’re quick to fit, not expensive, and a nice little peace‑of‑mind upgrade, especially in busy kitchens.

With kitchen fires remaining one of the leading causes of callouts, the advice is clear: a heat detector is a small addition that can make a significant difference