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Crosspool Forum Open Meeting this Thursday 30th April at 7pm St Columba’s Church, Manchester Road
Guest Speakers:
Linda Gooden – King Edwards School, Head.
Cath Jackson – King Edwards School, Assistant Head.
Andy Metcalfe – Commercial Manager FirstBus.
Local council officer: Cllr Ruth Milsom, Cllr Minesh Parekh, Cllr Tim Huggan, and local police, are usually on hand to hear your views and offer friendly advice on community issues.
Bus Service Diversion – 19 April to 2 June 2026
Due to the full closure of Manchester Road at Hollow Meadows, between Onksley Lane and Wyming Brook Drive, services 257, 257A and 257B (operated by Andrews of Tideswell) will be diverted for 7 weeks.
Buses will divert in both directions at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital via Clarkehouse Road → Brocco Bank → Ecclesall Road → Ecclesall Road South → Hathersage Road → A6187, rejoining the normal route at Yorkshire Bridge.
Delays are expected. Passengers should allow extra time for their journeys during this period.
For travel updates, visit: Travel South Yorkshire
Carver Street stop closed for most services from this Sunday 7th December 2025.
New route will go via Rockingham Street with a stop near West Street.
Sheffield Connect SC1 will still use Carver Street.
Affected services: 6, 30, 30a,51,52, 52a, 95, 95S, 120, 120k, 181, 257a, 257b, X30.Â
Rockingham Street bus hub connects you to other services.
No raised kerb yet, but buses can still lower or ramp.
Plan your journey at TravelSouthYorkshire.com
You can find out more at: Have Your Say Sheffield page.
Due to utility works the lower section of Brocco Bank will be closed from 08:00am Sunday 26th October to 18:00 Monday 27th October at all times.Additionally, there are other roadworks affecting the area, which may cause delays
During this period Bus 785 will divert via Hunters Bar, Ecclesall Road, Rustlings Rd, Outbrook Road, Riverdale Road & Endcliffe Vale Road (same as route 786).
Please plan ahead and spread the word to help keep our community moving smoothly!
Check Local traffic reports or the Sheffield city council website.
First Bus is on a mission to make journeys smoother, smarter, and more enjoyable, and your voice matters. Whether it’s about routes, timetables, or how they keep you informed, your feedback could help steer real improvements.
Got five minutes? Fill out their quick survey and share what’s working, and what could be better. Your input could make a real difference for everyone who use the buses.
The 257 service to Bakewell is up and running, with a better timetable!
That’s great news for local travellers!
The 257 service is now operated from Monday to Saturday by Andrew’s of Tideswell, using former Hulleys buses. The updated timetable is available on Travel South Yorkshire, Derbyshire County Council, and Andrew’s websites.
As of last week, the timetables at bus stops haven’t been updated but should be shortly
For summer Sundays, South Pennine Community Transport is running a Sheffield to Bamford service via Derwent.
It’s good to hear that bus stop timetable updates are on the way! Keeping timetables accurate makes a huge difference for passengers! Have you noticed any improvements with the new operators?
The termination of Hulleys bus services, including the 257 route that passes through Crosspool, will have a significant impact.People will be standing at bus stops tomorrow morning, waiting for a bus that will no longer arrive.
While Hulleys faced challenges with reliability, their services were still a lifeline for many residents, providing essential transport to Bakewell and Sheffield.
The 257 route, in particular, serves as a crucial connection between the villages of Baslow, Calver, Stoney Middleton, Eyam, Grindleford, Hathersage, Bamford, and Yorkshire Bridge.
Its loss will be deeply felt across these communities.
Full Story in Derbyshire Times
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) has initiated a major consultation on the future of bus services in the region.
This 12-week public consultation is a critical opportunity for residents and stakeholders to express their views on the proposed bus franchising scheme, which could see SYMCA taking control of bus operations, including routes, timetables, and fares.
The aim is to improve the reliability and efficiency of the bus network for the public benefit. Everyone is encouraged to participate and contribute to shaping the future of South Yorkshire’s public transport.
You have until Thursday 15th February to send us your views.
FirstBus is keen to hear your feedback on various aspects of bus travel in South Yorkshire and work together to improve your journey experience. Before the service change on 7 April, FirstBus will be visiting bus stations and local communities with a breakfast bus, where you can chat with them about bus services in your area. Look out for the dates and locations of their visits throughout March.
A recent journey on a number 51 bus inspired this poem by Tom Gray
Raymond drives a 51
Though he’d rather be a writer,
There’s little time to sit and think,
When he’s driving a late night(er)
Loading up with drunken fools,
A couple getting frisky,
Someone’s fainted on the upper deck
And downstairs wreaks of whisky.
Up Glossop Road and Western Bank,
Past hospitals and parks,
It’s a lonely life for a gentle soul,
A poet of the dark.
Once Broomhill’s gone, there’s the Hallam Towers,
He goes through all the gears,
Deep down he knows his dream is dead
And he’ll be doing this for years,
So next time you board a Sheffield bus
Whether it’s to Jordanthorpe or Beighton,
Spare a thought for Raymond’s dream
To be the next Len Deighton.
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