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Industrial Action, Household Waste Collection

Due to a planned industrial action, there may be some delays in waste and recycling collections in Sheffield on 26th and 27th September 2023. If your collection day falls on these dates, please put your bin out tomorrow Saturday (23 September) before 7am and keep it out until it is collected.

This disruption does not affect collections on other days. You can check the latest updates and service alerts on www.sheffield.veolia.co.uk/service-alerts or follow @Recycle4Shef on X (formally Twitter).

You can also use any of the Household Waste Recycling Centres, which are open as usual. To find your nearest centre, visit www.sheffield.veolia.co.uk/HWRC.

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SHEFFIELD 10K 2023

If you are planning to drive around Sheffield this weekend, you might want to check the road closures and diversions that will be in place due to the Sheffield 10K race.

The event, which will take place this Sunday, September 24, will see thousands of runners and spectators flocking to the city centre and surrounding areas.

The race will start and finish at Arundel Gate, and the route will include Ecclesall Road, Endcliffe Park, Rustlings Road and Charter Row. To ensure the safety of the participants and the public, some roads will be closed or have restricted access from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. You can find the full list of Road Closures and diversions on the Run For All website or Sheffield 10K Road Closures

The organisers apologise for any inconvenience caused by the traffic changes and thank you for your cooperation and support.

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School Street Made Permanent

School Street at Mona Avenue

Yesterday, Wednesday 20th September, Sheffield Councillors voted to make the “School Street” serving Westways Primary School in Crookes permanent.

School Streets are a pioneering approach to transforming road safety and air quality outside schools, whereby car traffic is restricted, to create safer, healthier and more pleasant walking environments for school children. This School Street has been in operation for Westways Primary since the beginning of the Crookes and Walkley Active Neighbourhood in April 2022. Councillors serving on Sheffield’s Transport, Regeneration and Climate Committee voted to approve the measure being permanent, following a successful trial period.

Charles Hollamby, the Head of School at Westways Primary, said:
“’The School Street has been really well received by our school community here at Westways. It helps provide a calmer and safer start (and end) to the school day for our families who use our gates on Mona Avenue.’

Fran, whose daughter attends Westways Primary School, said:
“I’m often walking three children and a dog to school and the School Street gives you much more peace of mind when approaching school, before I was always worried about cars suddenly pulling in or out. It’s made a huge difference and there’s definitely less vehicle fumes on the way in.
“It’s also really useful for children to learn some road safety skills on the journey in a safer environment. It enables my daughter to practice crossing the road independently and safely.”

Westways’ School Street measure consists of:

  • a prohibition of motor vehicles on Mona Avenue and Mona Road, except for residents who live on those roads, on Mondays to Fridays from 8:15-9:15am and 2:45-3:45pm
  • one way on Mona Avenue and part of Mona Road
  • No waiting at any time on parts on Mona Road

Ruth Milsom, Councillor for Crookes and Crosspool, said:
“Through this School Street, our schoolchildren are gaining a safer road that’s easier to navigate, quieter, calmer, and safer. Westways’ School Street has been a success, and I’m keen to see many more rolled out across the city.”

Minesh Parekh, Councillor for Crookes and Crosspool, said:
“Far too many schools are on or near to roads with illegal levels of air pollution. As a society, we need to do far more to give our children and young people a safe route to and from school. I’m really pleased that Westways’ School Street has been such a success: giving our young people a safer, calmer and less polluted environment when entering and leaving school.”

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Electric Bus Trials

If you travel by bus in Crosspool, you may have seen a new addition to the 51 route.
An electric vehicle has been operating on this route since last week, as part of a trial to reduce emissions and noise pollution. The electric bus is quieter, cleaner and more efficient than the diesel ones, and it also has a modern design and features. The trial is expected to last for several months, and if successful, more electric buses could be introduced on other routes in the city.

First Bus, a UK bus operator, is running a pilot project to test electric and hydrogen buses in Sheffield. The company chose Sheffield, and especially the 51 route, as a challenging environment to measure the performance and range of the vehicles on steep hills and gradients. The project aims to demonstrate that if the buses can run efficiently in Sheffield, they can do so anywhere.

This is part of a trial of different models from various manufacturers, starting with the Volvo BZL double-decker going (from Lodge Moor 0716, 0935, 1152, 1414, 1645, 1924, 2120, and 2320) on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The trial schedule may change, but the aim is to keep the electric vehicles on the 51 route as much as possible.

It has parallels with trials going back to the 1970s (see below image of the ‘famous five trials’) as well as the far more recent trials up to and including 2014.

First Bus would appreciate people offering some feedback where possible on things like comfort, ride quality, noise, layout, etc.   Email: andy.metcalfe@firstbus.co.uk

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Sandygate Road Resurfacing Work

As part of the Council’s Streets Ahead highway improvement programme, they will soon be resurfacing a section of Sandygate Road, at the junction of Selborne Road.

This work is due to take place 18th September – 3rd October between the hours of 8pm and 5am, Monday – Friday only. The work has been scheduled to take place at night to minimise disruption in the area.

Temporary road signs will be displayed for a minimum of five days before work starts, confirming the dates and any associated parking restrictions or road closures.

The programme is heavily dependent on the weather, for example, it is preferable not to lay road surfaces in cold weather and unsafe to work in very wet conditions.

The road needs to be closed to complete these works and there will be no on-street parking during working hours. Vehicles left on-street may be towed away and you would need to pay a fee to have your vehicle released. If you are away during the period in which the works are scheduled to take place, please avoid parking your car on the road.

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Accident Closes Snake Pass

A serious collision has closed the A57 both ways between Hurst Road (Royal Oak Inn) and the Snake Pass summit, causing major traffic disruption. The incident happened earlier today. Police, fire and ambulance services are at the scene.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes. The extent of the injuries and the cause of the collision are not yet known. The road is expected to remain closed for several hours while investigations are carried out.

Derbyshire Police

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Proposed Development of Former Shop Site

A new planning application has been submitted for the development of the site that was for many years Motor World, 340 Lydgate Lane, Sheffield, S10 5FU

The proposed development consists of a three/four-storey building that will accommodate seven residential units of different sizes and layouts.
The building is anticipated to be of a contemporary design with high-quality materials and finishes. The site will also include landscaped areas, and car parking spaces, with storage facilities for bikes and refuse bins.
The development is expected to provide attractive and comfortable living spaces for future occupants while respecting the character and context of the surrounding area.
Planning application: Ref. No: 23/02687/FUL

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Crookes Councillor calls for closed sports centre to come into community use.

Cllr. Ruth Milsom

At today’s full council meeting, Crookes and Crosspool Councillor Ruth Milsom called on the Council to investigate bringing the disused sports ground at Weston View in Crookes into community use.

At today’s full council meeting, Crookes and Crosspool Councillor Ruth Milsom called on the Council to investigate bringing the disused sports ground at Weston View in Crookes into community use.
The Derek Dooley Sports and Community Centre, currently closed, is named after the notable footballer who took key roles at both Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United throughout his lifetime, including as player, manager and chairman. It is owned by Sheffield United Football Club and its community foundation.
Councillor Ruth Milsom tabled the following question to the Councillor Richard Williams, Chair of the Council’s Communities, Parks and Leisure policy committee:
“What discussions, if any, have taken place with SUFC about their disused sports ground at Weston View in Crookes and ways to bring it into community use?”

The centre has previously been operated as a gym and community sports facility, and as recently as 2019 Sheffield United FC advertised coaching sessions for boys and girls at the centre. The same SUFC coaching provision is now being offered at the Bole Hill Recreation Ground, with the Weston View site sitting empty.
At the meeting, Cllr. Milsom pressed Cllr. Williams about the site, asking for the Council to negotiate community usage with SUFC, calling it a ‘shame’ that the site isn’t being used.

Cllr Milsom said:
“It is a real shame that at Weston View there is the potential for a high-quality community facility, that is currently sat being unused. I’ve had conversations with local residents, with community organisations like the Crosspool Juniors Football Club, and know how valuable it would be if we could bring a new life to that site
“When it is named the Derek Dooley Sports and Community Centre, it should be open to the local community to use. I hope the Council and SUFC can come together and find a solution to bring it back to life.”

Meurig Edwards, Chairman of Crosspool Juniors Football Club, said:
“We are working hard to improve our facilities and we have a long-term plan to develop and improve our site at Myers Grove, but we desperately need more grounds for training and matches, within easy reach of Crosspool and surrounding areas.
“It’s sad to say that with our current facilities, we can’t meet the needs of all of our teams. Some of our matches are cancelled for lack of space to play. This is disappointing and frustrating for everyone involved. It affects our teams and players from across Sheffield and South Yorkshire who we play against.”
“There is a real shortage of artificial and floodlit pitches which are vital for training in the darker winter months. We have seen growth in grassroots football recently, especially in new girl’s and women’s teams. Facilities have not kept pace with this welcome increase in participation.”
“Any new sites we could access would mean more matches and training sessions and all the benefits they bring to children in our area and across Sheffield and South Yorkshire. We would appreciate any opportunity to use the Weston View site in Crookes.”