Crosspool News – crosspool.info
The Crosspool community website run by Crosspool Forum
A great day out close to home.
Explore a lovely mix of local gardens, enjoy refreshments and maybe even a bit of expert advice.
Map of Garden Tickets £5, available from Crosspool Pet Supplies, any participating garden, or email: 156kar@gmail.com
Come and support our gardeners and enjoy the neighbourhood in full bloom.
Crosspool Open Gardens returns on Saturday 27 June, offering a rare chance to explore some of the area’s most cherished private gardens. Whether you’re looking for planting ideas, curious about how neighbours make the most of their outdoor spaces, or simply fancy a gentle afternoon wander, it’s always a highlight of the local calendar.
This year’s trail features a lovely mix of mature gardens, creative smaller plots, spaces shaped with wildlife in mind and plenty of lovely homemade cakes and snacks to enjoy.
Tickets are available from the pet shop or from a garden near you: look out for the posters outside open gardens.
Children get in free and all proceeds go to charity
Whilst out and about don’t miss taking a moment to explore Lydgate Green, our community’s own Garden of Tranquillity.
Tucked away at the corner of Lydgate Hall Crescent and Lydgate Lane, this peaceful spot has been lovingly tended by local volunteers for over five years and is there for everyone to enjoy throughout the year.
Yorkshire Water’s recent drop‑in session on the proposed underground water tank at Carver Fields drew a steady turnout of residents, many of whom used the opportunity to raise environmental, access and construction‑related concerns.
Representatives from Yorkshire Water and their contractors were on hand to answer questions and outline the current stage of the project.
Residents asked detailed questions about the proximity of the works to the established badger sett and the wider ecological impact on Carver Fields. Yorkshire Water confirmed: A buffer zone will be maintained between the worksite and the sett. An ecologist will be present during the works to monitor activity. Additional bat and badger surveys will be carried out ahead of construction.
Questions were also raised about potential disturbance to vegetation, habitat loss and how the site would be restored afterwards.
Attendees sought clarity on the scale of vehicle movements required to remove excavated Rock & earth. Yorkshire Water advised that: At the peak of construction, around 15 lorries per day are expected on site. Traffic management plans are still being developed and will be shared once finalised.
Residents also asked about working hours, noise, dust control and how access routes would be managed to minimise disruption.
Yorkshire Water stated that the original topsoil will be reuse during reinstatement, with further details on landscaping and surface restoration to follow.
Residents emphasised the importance of ensuring the field’s appearance and amenity are preserved once works are complete.
Works are currently expected to begin on or after 6 July, subject to final approvals and survey results. Yorkshire Water confirmed they are continuing to work with partners including the Sheffield Methodist Circuit; Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust; Sheffield City Council’s ecologist and the Public Rights of Way officers
Their aim is to provide clearer information and maintain transparency as the project progresses.
If you have any further questions that you would like Yorkshire Water to answer, you can ask these by phoning them at 0344 848 1099, quoting reference number YW.205212.
Yorkshire Water is beginning its largest-ever environmental investment programme, with £8.3bn being spent across the region over the next five years. Around £1.5bn of this will fund new surface water sewers, underground storage tanks, nature‑based solutions and sustainable drainage systems to help reduce storm overflow discharges and improve the health of local rivers and coastal waters.
As part of this programme, work will soon begin on a new 2,500m³ underground storage tank beneath Carver Fields, off Hagg Lane. This tank will hold excess wastewater during heavy rainfall, reducing the need for discharges into local watercourses and helping to prevent sewer flooding.
Carver Fields was chosen after extensive investigations, based on existing underground assets, local geology and the amount of land required, while aiming to minimise disruption to the community.
The working area is shown in red on this Yorkshire Water’s site map.
Normal working hours will be 7am–7pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional later work where residents will be notified in advance. No access to homes is required; residents are reminded to check identification before letting anyone in.
Yorkshire Water’s partners, Ward & Burke, plan to start construction in July 2026, with the project expected to take around 18 months.
Before construction begins, additional surveys are needed on Hagg Lane. To carry these out safely, there will be a temporary road closure on Monday 8 June and Tuesday 9 June, between 7pm and midnight.
Community Drop‑in Event
Residents and local businesses are invited to a drop‑in session on:
Wednesday 3rd June, 3pm–5:45pm
C.D.Y.S.T. Sports Hall, Coldwell Lane, S10 5TJ
The project team will be available to answer questions and provide more information.
If you can’t attend, you can contact Yorkshire Water on 0344 848 1099 (Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm) quoting Capital YW.205949.
Yorkshire Water have confirmed they will proceed with installing a large underground water‑storage tank on part of Carver Fields, using statutory powers under the Utilities Act. The project is expected to take approximately 18 months and will require access for the delivery of equipment, excavation and soil removal. Construction, installation and the subsequent reinstatement of the land. Some disruption and periods of restricted access should be anticipated throughout the duration of the work. Enquiries should go through Yorkshire Water’s customer line on 0344 848 1099, quoting YW.205212. Residents are encouraged to keep a record of any communication and let the Methodist Church in Sheffield know Tel: 0114 272 6561 / 0114 299 7130 http://www.sheffieldcircuit.org.uk so they can maintain a coordinated overview of the community concerns.
Despite the constraints, activity on the site can now move ahead. We are pleased to confirm a new partnership with Food Works, who will begin using the top paddock for growing and community activity. Their approach focuses on affordable, nature‑friendly food, environmental improvement, and hands‑on involvement for residents, schools, and local groups. Access to the site will remain open and encouraged.
The partnership will develop in phases:
Carver Fields still holds significant potential. The Food Works partnership provides a positive starting point, bringing immediate activity and a clear direction. Over time, this can grow into wider community events, volunteering, and improvements to access, paths, fencing, and tree care.
Our aim is to ensure Carver Fields remains an active, safe, welcoming space shaped by the needs and ideas of local people. Further updates will follow as work progresses.
In response to growing church members and community interest in enhancing the local environment, the Crosspool Forum has been successful in securing Sheffield City Council LAC funding to help improve Calver Fields.
With this support we are looking to install two new picnic tables around the edge of the field, creating a welcoming spot for residents to meet, relax, and enjoy the space. The bench tables will sit on a recycled plastic Anchor sleeper‑style base.
This grant helps continue protecting the natural character of Calver Fields while making it an even better place for Church members and the community.
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
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:
A few things remain firmly off‑limits:
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.
What this consultation is about
The Local Plan sets out where Sheffield will build homes, create jobs, protect green spaces, and develop transport links up to 2039.
After public consultation and examination, the Planning Inspectors have now issued a set of Sheffield Plan-Main Modifications— changes they believe are necessary for the Plan to be legally sound.
This consultation is your chance to comment only on those modifications, not on the whole Plan again.
If you are interested in being part of future litter picks, turn up outside the Spar in the Crosspool precinct at 10am this Saturday and thereafter on the First Saturday of the month. All bags and litter picking kit will be provided.
Our much‑loved Open Gardens returns!
Keen to support a charity close to your heart? Join this year’s Open Gardens and help make it a wonderful community day.
Saturday 27th June 2026 – 10.00am to 4.00pm
To take part, contact:
Ken Rutter and Sue Day 0114 268 0088 156kar@gmail.com
Crosspool News - crosspool.info 