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Northern Powerhouse Rail announcement and the benefits for Crosspool

The government announced today that it will deliver Northern Powerhouse Rail, meaning faster trains from Sheffield to Leeds and Manchester, upgrades to capacity at Sheffield station, and an important commitment to work with the city on the expansion of its tram-train network.

The announcement is great news for commuters who live in Crosspool, which will bring faster, more reliable journeys and give people access to more opportunities.

Crosspool councillor Minesh Parekh said: “Sheffield being included in Phase 1 of Northern Powerhouse Rail is great news for our city, and for Crosspool’s commuters; this means that we will be in the first tranche of projects and get better faster trains.”

“Outdated transport infrastructure has held Sheffield back for too long. Electrification of the line through to Leeds is very welcome and can’t come soon enough.”

More information about the changes can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/multi-billion-pound-drive-to-transform-rail-and-growth-across-yorkshire-and-north-east

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Snake Pass Safety Improvements Announced 

Sheffield City Council is stepping up plans to make the A57 Snake Pass safer, focusing on the stretch from Coldwell Lane in Crosspool right up to the Derbyshire boundary. 
This winding road, much-loved but often feared, has been flagged as one of the country’s “high-risk” routes. Over the past five years, there have been 169 collisions between Sheffield and Manchester — a sobering reminder of why action is needed. 
What’s Changing?

  • New average speed cameras on the Sheffield side to help keep traffic flowing smoothly.
  • Motorcycle‑friendly barriers and restraints installed to protect riders, especially on bends.
  • Improved lane markings and upgraded lighting, making journeys safer in poor weather or low‑light conditions

Council officers say the focus will be on helping motorcyclists and drivers navigate the trickiest sections of the road more safely. 
Why It Matters! 

  • Between 2018 and 2023, 138 collisions were recorded in Derbyshire’s section of the pass, with 3 lives lost and dozens seriously injured. 
  • On Sheffield’s side, there were 31 collisions, including 2 fatalities. 

The Department for Transport believes these improvements could prevent over 93 serious or fatal crashes in the next 20 years. 

Sheffield City Council and Derbyshire County Council are sharing £7.6 million from the government’s Safer Roads Fund, which targets England’s most dangerous A roads.
Work is expected to be completed within three year. 

In short, the Snake Pass will still be the dramatic, scenic route we all know but with extra safeguards to protect lives. 

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South West Local Area Committee Survey

About Crookes & Crosspool • Dore & Totley • Ecclesall • Fulwood (LAC’s)

Hanging baskets in Crosspool precinct
Crosspool precinct

LOCAL AREA COMMITTEES  give you the chance to raise your views, share your opinion on what the council does in your area and contribute to making changes in your neighbourhood. As a resident living in South West Sheffield, this is your opportunity to say what you would like to see improved.

How you can get involved

Your South West Local Area Committee is conducting a survey to see if there has been any change in the priorities identified in the community plan. Any new priorities will be considered and relevant projects can be developed.

Your South West Local Area Committee would love to hear your views on what’s most important in the South West Local area. 

Survey

Please click on the button for more information and to complete the survey.

 For additional information Email:- SouthwestLAC

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Stephen Hill Closure

Road Works on Stephen Hill Crosspool are expected to cause delays for the next two weeks.

Stephen Hill Road Works

Starting tomorrow, Friday 23rd September, Stephen Hill, between Manchester Road & Marsh Lane will be closed for 2 weeks; Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 4.30pm.

Parking will be prohibited 

 

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Local Verge Management

Cllr. Ruth Milsom,  Ian & Steve (Crosspool Forum),   Lee Kent (Amey).

Local Cllr. Ruth Milsom is keen that we start raising some interest and awareness around the topic of verges in a gentle way without wanting to alarm anyone or give the impression that any kind of change has already been decided.

There have been suggestions from local residents about increasing biodiversity on the verges, and also concerns about how the standard mowing regime can inadvertently cause damage to bulbs and flowers that have been planted.

Thinking we can focus on wanting to have conversations locally to get people’s thoughts on how the verges might be managed for aesthetic and ecological benefit. Ian & Steve representing the Crosspool Forum, met up with Cllr. Ruth Milsom and Lee Kent from Amey to deliberate the opportunities opening up and to explore modifying mowing regimes and what grows on the verges.

Keen to initially get people’s views, Cllr. Milsom will be writing to residents with a survey, which will be followed up with a public meeting shortly afterward.

Once sufficient feedback has been received from an initial survey, Cllr Milsom will go to the council Highways team to discuss any enhancements that are broadly agreed on by residents.

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Safer Roads Petition

Having witnessed a life changing accident on Manchester Road, Crosspool resident Jo Graham was prompted to jump into action with a campaign to make ALL Crosspool Roads Safer.

Jo’s aim is to get as many people as possible to sign her Safer Roads Crosspool Sheffield Petition, requesting that the Sheffield Council work with the local community to make all Crosspool roads much safer.

Crosspool Precinct

Over the last two months there have been at least two people knocked down and injured on the stretch of Manchester Road between Sandygate Road and Tapton/King Edwards School. 
With the Kings Court residential home, a busy Tesco convenience store and schools being located in this vicinity, Jo is afraid that it can only be a matter of time before more people are injured on this congested stretch of Manchester Road.

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City Centre Consultation

Tell the council what you think about their travel plans

The more people involved, the better the needs of the whole community will be reflected.

Connecting Sheffield: City Centre focuses on your journey into and around the city centre. Travel is changing and the council need to prepare for the future by offering the right infrastructure for walking, cycling and public transport. The council have launched their consultation on the plans and would like to know what you think. 

The proposed changes to the city centre will;

  • make it easier and safer to get around on foot and by cycling
  • prioritise public transport routes into and across the city centre
  • create high quality ‘green streets’ and more pedestrianised areas to improve the environment.

Detailed information and how you can get involved are found above on the Connecting Sheffield website.

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Flower Planters Removed

Flower planters removed from Broomhill shopping centre to make way for ‘social distancing’

Broomhill shopping centre

The community of Broomhill were confused and flabbergasted to find that their lovely floral display planters, regularly tended by local residents, has been removed and replaced with squares of Tarmac.   

Apparently, the Planters in the Broomhill shopping Centre had been moved to help create more space for pedestrians to safely social distance and as part of the council’s work to create safe active travel routes around the city.

Councillor Bob Johnson, Cabinet Member for Transport and Sustainability at Sheffield City Council, explains why the planters have been moved:

“As we move into the next phase of lockdown and people start to move around their communities more frequently, it is essential that we create the space needed to allow safe social distancing.

“Fulwood Road was identified as one location where extra space could be created to give people an alternative route to the row of shops, which could become congested. “In the first stage of works to create a footpath, planters blocking this pedestrian route have been temporarily moved to Division Street, where they will form part of the road closure in place to encourage active travel in the city centre. The parking meter and sign on the same footpath will also be moved so that the path is unobstructed.

“As the initial temporary road closure measures on Division Street are upgraded, the planters will be reinstated into Broomhill Centre ensuring that space for social distancing can be maintained.”

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New CCTV in Crosspool

As part of the positive initiative and commitment to ensure that the Crosspool precinct remains a vibrant place to shop and dine in Safety, the Crosspool Forum, in collaboration with the police and Sheffield City Council, has funded the installation of a new CCTV high definition night vision camera.

CCTV CameraInstalled in the Crosspool shopping precinct as a preventative deterrent against crime, anti-social behaviour, the high quality of the camera’s footage will make it easier to identify offenders and maximise public safety. Only the police and or the Sheffield City Council will be permitted access to footage from the CCTV system and will only download any footage they deem important enough to resolve a case of crime or an incident of anti-social behaviour.

It is hoped that the new camera will give people confidence in knowing that evidence from the cameras will be readily available to help identify and track offenders.