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Crosspool petrol station seeks permission to install jet wash

The petrol station on Manchester Road in Crosspool has applied for planning permission to install a jet wash with shelter on the side of the existing building.

Planning application 11/03549/FUL describes how the new facility would be built to the right hand side of the Mace store, where you can see parked cars in the photo below. It would be enclosed on three sides with perspex sheets supported by steel columns, and also include a roof.

The deadline for consultation and comments is 6 December 2011.

Planning application 11/03549/FUL

Planning application 11/03549/FUL associated documents

Crosspool petrol station: the Jet store is being rebranded as Mace
Crosspool petrol station: an application has been put in to install a jet wash building to the right of the Mace shop
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Manchester Road resurfacing work to cause Sunday disruption

Manchester Road
Manchester Road: disruption for motorists on Sunday 6 and 13 November

Resurfacing work on Manchester Road in Crosspool is to cause disruption for motorists on Sunday 6 and 13 November.

On these two days, Manchester Road will operate under two-way temporary traffic signals. Sandygate Road will be closed at the Manchester Road junction. Local access will be maintained to the shopping centre and diverted traffic will use Selbourne Road. Lydgate Lane will also be closed at the Manchester Road junction with traffic diverted via Crookes Road and Fulwood Road.

These disruptions will only be on Sunday 6 and 13 November. Local businesses and traffic travelling through the area should see little disruption in the area Monday to Saturday.

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Castleton/Bakewell bus service to change this weekend

The bus service running through Crosspool taking people out to Derbyshire is to change from Sunday, 30 October.

Currently, passengers travelling to places including Castleton, Eyam and Bakewell catch services 51A, 241 and 242. However from Sunday the new numbers for the buses will be 273, 274 and 275.

The buses will now be operated by Hulleys of Baslow during the week and TM Travel on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays.

Download the new timetable below for full details of the new services.

New 273, 274 and 275 bus timetables

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Jet garage shop rebrands as Mace

Crosspool petrol station Jet has rebranded its shop as a Mace store.

Following the recent refurbishment of the forecourt and pumps, the company is looking to relaunch the store. It is still owned by Jet.

The petrol station was previously a BP garage.

Crosspool petrol station: the Jet store is being rebranded as Mace
Crosspool petrol station: the Jet store is being rebranded as Mace
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Lydgate Lane closed due to burst water main

Lydgate Lane continues to be closed in both directions at the Tapton Hill Road junction due to a burst water main and emergency repairs. Diversions are in place via Tapton Hill road.

It has been closed for several days now. Radio Sheffield were reporting today that they are hopeful of reopening the road tomorrow (Tuesday).

Update, Tuesday evening: Radio Sheffield are reporting that it is hoped Lydgate Lane will reopen in time for the morning rush hour tomorrow (Wednesday).

In May, a section of Lydgate Lane was closed for scheduled water mains work.

Latest BBC Sheffield travel news

Lydgate Lane: closed due to burst water main
Lydgate Lane: diversions are still in place due to burst water main
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Crosspool Tavern charity car wash with free food

Posters have gone up in the Crosspool Tavern advertising their upcoming charity car wash in aid of Weston Park Hospital.

Pay £5 to get your car washed and get a free breakfast before 11am or free carvery 11am-12pm. It takes place on Saturday 2 July, from 9am-12pm.

Crosspool Tavern
Pay to get your car washed and get free food at Crosspool Tavern
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Download the Summer 2011 Crosspool Clarion now

The new edition of the Crosspool Clarion is going to press and will soon be falling on the doormats of all Crosspool households.

Crosspool Clarion Summer 2011
Download Crosspool Clarion Summer 2011 (PDF, 1.5MB)

The latest issue includes:

  • HGV Sat Navs
  • New local Councillor
  • Tapton Academy
  • Pupil wins award
  • Lydgate Lane closure
  • Centenary Walk
  • Spring Clean
  • Hallam FC anniversary match
  • Mobile Library Service Cut
  • Royal Wedding Street Parties in Crosspool
  • Computer Course
  • Neighbourhood Watch
  • Open Meeting Minutes

Download Crosspool Clarion Summer 2011 (PDF, 1.5MB)

Some back issues of past editions of the Crosspool Clarion are also available to download.

The Crosspool Clarion is the official newsletter of Crospool Forum. It is a free, quarterly publication, with over 2,500 copies delivered to local households.

If you are a local business then you may wish to consider advertising in the Clarion. It is a great way to reach over local households. Contact Clarion editor Ian Hague for more information.

To read PDFs on your computer, you may need to first download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.

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New timetable and continuing discount fares for route 51

Bus operator First has confirmed that current discount fares will ‘continue indefinitely’ on the 51 bus running from Lodge Moor to Charnock via town.

The promotional fares, which were launched last June, mean that a single journey from Crosspool to town costs £1.60, compared to the previous price of £1.95. The original announcement indicated that the discount fares might only run until March 2011.

Meanwhile, a new timetable (PDF, 623KB) will be in operation on route 51 from 8 May.

Route 51 on Travel South Yorkshire

New route 51 timetable from 8 May 2011 (PDF, 623KB)

Bus route 51: new timetable and continuing discount fares
Bus route 51: new timetable and continuing discount fares