200-year-old trees on Lydgate Lane are scheduled to be cut down as part of the Streets Ahead project.
Notices have been placed by Amey/Streets Ahead on three trees stating they have developed a structural fault and are to be felled within two weeks – possibly on Wednesday 28 October – as part of the city-wide programme to improve Sheffield’s roads.Â
Campaigners have organised an emergency meeting at 5pm Sunday 25 October in The Sportsman pub on Benty Lane – anyone with an interest in the fate of these trees is invited. Dave Dillner from Sheffield Tree Action Group will be attending. A petition to save the trees is also available for signing in Enhance Hair Salon.
Anyone wanting to express their views on the proposals to representatives from Amey and local councillors will also have the opportunity to do so at the next Crosspool Forum Open Meeting/AGM on 29 October at St Columba’s Church, 7pm start.
Update 29 January, 11.30am: Tonight’s Open Meeting has been cancelled due to concerns over snow, ice and the safety of people attending. The date for the rearranged meeting is Thursday 12 February at St Columba’s church, 7pm start.
Open Meeting at St Columba’s – click for provisional agenda (PDF, 703KB)
Crosspool Forum’s next Open Meeting will take place on Thursday 29 January at St Columba’s church. It starts at 7pm.
Come along and give your concerns on local issues to local councillors, the police and officials.
Guest speakers this time include:
Nick Hetherington, network manager for AMEY Streets Ahead road resurfacing programme
First Group’s commercial and business manager Andy Metcalfe
Kathrine Harboard: Broomhill Library (National library day is 7 February)