Final preparations are underway for Crosspool’s annual Selborne Road Street Market, taking place this Sunday, 28 June.
Come along and browse over 40 stalls offering local food, cakes, plants, crafts, jewellery, clothes and books. There’ll also be entertainment throughout the afternoon, starting with the LYDGATE INFANT SCHOOL CHOIR; followed by the Irish Dancers (SCOIL RINCE NUA) and last but not least, the CELLAR V BAND, making it a great afternoon out for all ages.
The Street Market runs from 12 noon to 4pm and forms part of the 2026 Crosspool Festival
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.
Heads or Tails, Sheffield’s newest public artwork, celebrates a story the city knows off by heart, but the world often forgets; modern football began here. With its bold, football‑inspired design, the sculpture is more than just decoration, it’s a tribute to the innovations that shaped the global game.
The journey starts in 1857, when Nathaniel Creswick and William Prest founded Sheffield Football Club, the world’s first football club. A year later they wrote the Sheffield Rules, the earliest codified laws of the sport, introducing free kicks, throw‑ins, corners and a more organised style of play that would influence the Football Association and the modern game.
Hallam FC followed in 1860, based at Sandygate Road, Crosspool, now recognised as the oldest football ground in the world. Their first meeting with Sheffield FC on 26 December 1860 created the world’s oldest football derby, a tradition still alive today.
Heads & Tails, funded through a public crowdfunding campaign by Sheffield Home of Football (SHOF), stands as a celebration of this remarkable heritage. Set on Surrey Street, it reminds us that Sheffield didn’t simply take part in football’s early story, it shaped it. Created by Sheffield-born artist David Westby and crafted by local makers, the artwork invites passers-by to pause, reflect, and take pride in a city whose creativity, rivalry, and community spirit helped turn a rough pastime into the world’s favourite sport.
In metal rather than ink, the sculpture writes a new chapter in Sheffield’s football story, one rooted firmly in local soil, craft and identity.
A somber moment as we reflect on the passing of Uriah Rennie, a true pioneer in football and a cherished figure at Hallam FC. His contributions to the sport and his commitment to fostering inclusivity will be remembered with deep respect.
Uriah Rennie
Uriah Rennie made a lasting impact on Hallam FC,both as a trailblazer in football and a dedicated supporter of the club. He became Honorary President of Hallam FC in 2010, coinciding with the club’s 150th anniversary. His leadership and guidance were deeply valued at Sandygate, where his presence and counsel helped shape the club’s direction.
Beyond Hallam FC, Rennie was a pioneer in English football, famously serving as the first Black referee in the Premier League, officiating over 300 matches. His influence extended into grassroots football, where he championed inclusion and community engagement.
His contributions to Hallam FC and the wider football community will be sorely missed, but his legacy as a leader, mentor, and advocate for diversity in sport will continue to inspire future generations.
Cheese & Wine Night in the Hallam 1860 Bar Sandygate Road S10 5SE Thursday 5th December 6:30 to 8:30pm Tickets £35. Kick of your December festivities with a wine and cheese tasting session with theNORTHERN WINE GUY Come and have fun tasting a variety of wines and cheeses!
Book your ticket by scanning the QR code or by visiting the Eventbrite website
Hallam Chase Fell Race is the oldest continuously run Fell Race in the world. 95 Runners will set off from Hallam Football/Cricket Club’s Sandygate ground, Sandygate Road at 7.30 pm this TUESDAY 28th May 2024
The Hallam Chase, a time-honoured tradition dating back to 1862, is a testament to the enduring spirit of community and athletic excellence in Sheffield. Organized by the Hallamshire Harriers, this challenging 3¼ mile race with an 800-foot climb is a highlight for local runners and spectators alike.
The event, which starts and finishes at the historic Crosspool football ground, home to Hallam Football/Cricket Club, takes participants on a scenic yet demanding route down Coldwell Lane, Den Bank, the Rivelin Valley, and up Tofts Lane. The record to beat, set by Trevor Wright in 1968, stands at a swift 19 minutes and 42 seconds.
This race not only offers a rigorous physical challenge but also serves as a living link to the area’s rich sporting heritage. For those looking to be part of this celebrated race, whether as competitors or supporters, further details are available on the official Hallam Chase and Hallamshire Harriers website.
Today 10th January.2023 the demolition of the Plough Inn on Sandygate Road began.
Starting with the toilet block on the west side, the demolition contractors have begun to knock down, what is reputed to be the home of League Football, to make way for a block of houses
To mark Queen Elizabeth’s record-breaking 70 years on the throne and the first British Monarch ever to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, the Crosspool Forum volunteers transformed the Crosspool Shopping Precinct into a sea of patriotic red, white and blue flags, bunting, floral displays, and hanging baskets.
The Heart of Crosspool
Scott Barton was the original person to trim the ivy on the wall of the Hallam football/cricket club in Sandygate Road into a heart..
Since then Jenny H with her very creative friend Jo and her mum Anne and pal Ian Knowles has created some 16 heart changes throughout the seasons, the latest being to celebrate the Queens Platinum Jubilee. They have really enjoyed doing each one and are grateful for all the wonderful compliments, hoots, thumbs-ups, and smiles as people go past!
Spreading the love since 2018! The Ivy Heart of Crosspool currently displays “love” in lights! “Happy Valentine’s”
Scott Barton, the original person to shape the Ivy Heart on the wall of the Hallam football/cricket club wall on Sandygate Road said, “Having driven past the ivy more than once, it struck me that with a bit of trimming it could be turned into a heart. I roped in my pal, Ian Knowles who lives nearby, and did the original trim on Christmas Eve 2018, in the hope that it would make people smile.”
Hearts of Crosspool
When, on Valentine’s night 2019, it was all lit up with red lights, Jenny Hill and her hubby noticed the Ivy Heart and thought how lovely it looked and stopped to take a photo. Then through the pandemic lockdowns, thinking it really needed some love, Jenny contacted Scott, and they set about sprucing it up, giving it some new lights and a positive “Chin up!!
Since then Jenny, joined by her very creative friend Jo and her mum Anne, have had such fun creating every one of the twelve-plus seasonal heart changes they have fashioned up to now.
Jenny, Jo & Anne, love looking after the ivy heart and really appreciate all the wonderful Compliments, Thumbs-ups, Hoots and Smiles people give as they go past!
“The BBC, Sky TV, HSBC etc. recognise Sheffield as the place where modern football originated”. “Sheffield has won the match to be recognised as the home of football but it has not yet won the competition to capitalise on the benefits this can bring to the city”.
