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Brocco Bank Closure

Brocco Bank will be closed this Sunday & Monday

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.

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Yorkshire Water’s Ground Investigations at Carver Fields

Yorkshire Water is launching its largest-ever environmental investment programme, with £8.3 billion set to be invested across the region over the next five years. This ambitious plan will upgrade infrastructure and improve services for customers, with £1.5 billion earmarked specifically for improving the sewer network to reduce reliance on storm overflows.

As part of this investment, Yorkshire Water and their contractor Ward & Burke will be carrying out ground investigation work at Carver Fields, starting Wednesday 13 August. These exploratory tests will help determine whether the site is suitable for potential underground upgrades to the network.

What will the investigations involve?
– Understanding groundwater levels and site pressur
– Assessing the suitability of the site for underground infrastructure.
– Drilling nine boreholes (approx. 20cm wide) at various locations over 3–4 weeks.
– Covering the boreholes and monitoring conditions through weekly visits for 6–8 weeks.
– Once complete, the holes will be safely backfilled.

These improvements are designed to protect local river health by reducing the need for storm overflows, paving the way for a cleaner, greener Crosspool for generations to come.

– Work will take place Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm. Occasionally, teams may work slightly later, with advance notice.
– No access to homes is required for this project. Please remember to ask for identification if approached by anyone claiming to be part of the team.

If you have questions, the project manager and senior project manager will be available on-site at Carver Fields during the following times:
– Wednesday 13 August, 1:00pm – 3:00pm 
– Tuesday 19 August, 9:30am – 11:30am 

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Yorkshire Storm Alliance Survey

Tomorrow Tuesday 20th May, Yorkshire Water will begin 3 days of initial investigation work on an area of Carver Fields, to see if the site would be suitable for one of their upcoming projects as part of the Yorkshire Storm Alliance, starting with a non-intrusive drone survey carried out on their behalf by UVA. The Yorkshire storm alliance is an initiative new partnership of water industry experts working together to help improve the counties rivers by reducing the use of storm overflows. During this time, they’ll also be carrying out a ground penetration radar (GPR) survey with our Partners Ward and Burke. 
Their project managers will be on-site at Carver fields; Tuesday 20th May and Thursday 22nd between 9am and 11am to answer any question you may have about the survey or proposed work. To find more information, phone: 03448 481 099 quoting Capital YW,205212. or visit their webpage: www.yorkshirewater.com  

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Garden waste service

In leafy Crosspool, the recent pause in garden waste collection has turned the humble green bin into a symbol of community spirit.
As residents band together, sharing tips on composting and waste management, the green bins stand ready, like soldiers awaiting orders. They’re not just receptacles for clippings and peelings anymore; they’re beacons of cooperation, patiently lined up for the next collection day, Saturday, 26th October.
Remember to set your alarms and wheel out your green companion by 7am.
Keep abreast of updates from the Sheffield County Council website and other local news sources.

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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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New 5G Telecoms Mast for Crosspool

New 20m high 5G telecoms mast and multifarious cabinets to be sited in Crosspool!

The Sheffield City Council has received a planning application that you may want to comment on, the deadline for this is 30th July 2021.

The planning application, from  CK Hutchison Networks (UK) Ltd, is for a 20m high 5G telecoms mast with a wraparound cabinet at the base, 3 additional cabinets and associated ancillary works on  land adjoining, 1 Stephen Hill Sheffield S105NT. (Application to determine if approval required for siting and appearance)

The quickest way to view and comment on the application is at www.Sheffield.gov.uk/planning   Your comment will be immediately acknowledged and visible on the website under public comments.’ Selecting `Track’ keeps you updated on the application by email.

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Your Garden Waste

Green Bin – final collection in the Crosspool area – Tuesday 1st December.

To ensure your green bin is emptied prior to next years’ service, please put your Green Bin out by 7am this Tuesday.

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Refuse Collection Appreciation

To show solidarity that we are all behind the Veolia refuse staff and more importantly help raise their morale during the Coronavirus outbreak. Can we encourage households to place this small rainbow sticker on their bins?  Please!
Thanks.

.Keep Safe

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Stephen Hill Junction Remains Closed

Yorkshire Water have now dealt with the burst water main at the Stephen Hill junction with Manchester Road2019 YWA repairs

To allow for the carriageway to be reinstated, the junction is expected to remain CLOSED until the weekend.

Local residents in the surrounding area may have experienced low pressure or no water due to these urgent repairs carried out by Yorkshire Water. The water now restored may be cloudy or discoloured, this will return to normal shortly after and you can help clear this by running your tap for a few minutes.