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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.”

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Crosspool Beauty Therapist Wins Gold

Suzy Wins Gold!

Aspects of Beauty owner Suzy Kerfoot is not only a beauty therapist and a mother-of-two but also a British champion in gymnastics.

After a 25-year break from the sport, Suzy decided to return to the mat and show off her amazing skills, winning gold in the intermediate category at the Adult Gymnastics British Championships on 6 August 2023, beating competitors from all over the country.

Suzy dazzled the judges and the audience with her routines on the beam, floor, bars and vault, performing somersaults and backflips with grace and confidence. She scored the highest in three out of four disciplines, proving that age is just a number when it comes to gymnastics.

BBC News Sheffield former child gymnastics star wins gold

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Crosspool Clarion Autumn 2023

Distributed to over 3000 households in and around Crosspool, the Crosspool Clarion is a quarterly newsletter that covers news and events of the Crosspool area.
It is produced by the Crosspool Forum, a voluntary group of residents who work to improve the quality of life in the neighbourhood.

We are always looking for new voices and ideas to enrich our Clarion magazine.
If you have a passion for writing a narrative, we would love to hear from you!
crosspoolforum@gmail.com
Please submit your article by Saturday 28th October, the cut-off date for inclusion in the winter issue. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your talent and creativity!

We’re also looking for volunteers who can lend us a hand with the quarterly delivery of between 50 to 80 copies of the Clarion. It’s a great way to get involved in our community.
If you’re interested, please let us know. We’d love to have you on board!

The autumn issue of the Crosspool Clarion (Incorporating St Columba’s & Stephen Hill Church Newsletter) is available to download and read below.

Current issue: Volume 20-issue-3-Autumn-2023

Back issues of past editions of the Clarion are also available to download.

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

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Low Carbon Grants Available for Crosspool Businesses

Following a recent decision at Sheffield City Council’s Economic Development and Skills committee, businesses in Crosspool and across South Yorkshire can now apply for funding from a £3.4m grant to help reduce carbon emissions, be more sustainable and protect jobs.

Running until March 2025, the council fund will provide support to 260 small and medium-sized businesses across the region to help understand the opportunities available to reduce carbon emissions of small and medium-sized businesses.

Local Crosspool businesses could benefit from a free energy audit to identify potential energy-saving improvements, such as low-energy lighting systems or insulation. The low carbon grants are available to help invest in solutions to reduce energy consumption and costs, become more productive, resilient and environmentally friendly. As part of the package of support, specialists will provide comprehensive advice and support throughout the process.

With the rising cost of energy, we know how important it is for businesses to be able to access climate initiatives that reduce bills and carbon emissions at the same time, which is why this scheme has been designed.

Councillor Minesh Parekh, the lead spokesperson on the Economic Development and Skills committee, said: “We know that businesses across Sheffield want to be leaders on the climate crisis and to play their part to help reach net zero. “These Low Carbon Grants will help small businesses reduce their energy usage, cutting their bills and carbon emissions at the same time. With energy costs at record highs, it’s so important for climate initiatives to deliver cost savings and environmental benefits.”

Delivered by South Yorkshire’s local authorities, the project is partly funded by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority’s Shared Prosperity Fund allocation, with Sheffield City Council acting as the Accountable Body for the Low Carbon Grant project, on behalf of Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham MBCs.

To find out more, including whether your business is eligible for support, please contact Business Sheffield at 0114 224 5000 or via lowcarbonproject@sheffield.gov.uk

Further information about the grant, including eligibility criteria and types of support available is included here: https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-low-carbon-project.

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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