Sheffield Dog Park wins approval to reopen on the second attempt
A Sheffield dog exercise park in the Rivelin Valley that was told to close because it contravened green belt rules has now won the right to reopen. Full Story in “The Star”
New Indian restaurant Aligarh – Sheffield Star review
Aligarh, the new Indian restaurant in Crosspool is described as ‘in as class of its own’ in a Sheffield Star review.
The full article describes why the restaurant scored five out of a possible six for food, atmosphere, service and value.
Work to tackle serious subsidence on A57 Manchester Road continues
During Crosspool Forum’s April Open Meeting, it was reported that the temporary traffic signals and roadworks on the A57 Manchester Road are one year old this May.
The work is the result of a serious subsidence problem which has spread significantly since it was first identified and is now affecting the retaining wall.
Although it may appear to regular users of the road that little has been done other than the siting of temporary signals, Amey has been monitoring the subsidence and has drilled several boreholes as part of its investigations. It appears that the problem is more complex than originally believed, meaning further surveys have been required.
Two options have been identified to stabilise the ground and stop further subsidence. The first involves driving concrete pilings, twelve metres in length, into the ground to support the embankment.
The second, reported recently in the Sheffield Star, uses electricity. The method involves inserting electrodes into the ground: the electrical current stabilises the ground beneath by altering the properties of the rock and soil. This method has been used successfully in similar situations and may be an option for the A57.
Our councillors and Amey inform us that the work is due to start in May or June so we may have seen the last of the chicane by the end of summer.
Aspects of Beauty Crosspool salon voted the best in Sheffield
A Crosspool beauty salon has been recognised as the best in the city in a poll by the Sheffield Star newspaper.
Aspects of Beauty on Manchester Road picked up the Reader’s Choice award in recognition of the service it provides.
The salon opened 25 years ago and was taken over by owner Suzy Kerfoot in 2008.
Meeting called to discuss Tapton academy plans
A public meeting will take place at 6.30pm on Tuesday 21 June at Tapton school to discuss plans to turn the school into an academy.
Teachers at Tapton are against the move, fearing that becoming an academy will not raise educational standards.
Governors feel such a move would be in the school’s best interest, allowing them to balance the books by negotiating better value services.
Sheffield Star: Academy status a step closer at top city school
Cardoness Road and Den Bank Crescent royal wedding street parties
All the best to the residents of Cardoness Road and Den Bank Crescent as they enjoy their royal wedding street parties today.
Stretches of both roads are closed.
In a Sheffield Star report, Simone Kirkham, at a street party on Cardoness Road, said:
“It’s a good idea – a good way of getting the community together. The best part of the ceremony was the dress. She looked great.”
South Yorkshire celebrates William and Kate’s big day
BBC slideshow: photos 10, 11 and 12 in this BBC slideshow are from the Cardoness Road street party
Backlash at Tapton school academy bid
The Sheffield Star reports on the furious backlash over plans for Tapton school to become an academy:
The NASUWT union says the decision has been taken unilaterally without consulting staff, parents or the local community.
“We hope parents and the Tapton community as a whole will have time to reflect on why they are being steam-rollered into accepting a decision to take their local community school out of local accountability and control,” said Sheffield secretary David Haigh.
Readers of this website have also raised their concerns on a previous article about the plans. What do you think? You can comment below.
Crosspool schools in ice cream van row
The council’s licensing board meets today to discuss concerns from Tapton and King Edward VII lower school teachers regarding the safety of pupils as they are drawn onto Darwin Lane at busy times in order to buy from the ice cream van.
In January, a boy was hit crossing the road to reach the van. Ice cream man Chris Turner has been trading on the site since May 1971.
Sheffield Star: Schools in ice cream van row
Consultation on Broomhill Crookes Road junction changes
Local residents are being consulted on two options to make it easier to cross the road in Broomhill at the Crookes Road/Fulwood Road/Nile Street/Whitham Road junction.
One proposal would see vehicles banned from turning left from Fulwood Road into Crookes Road and an extra crossing inserted on Fulwood Road between the benches outside Cream coffee shop and Help the Aged:
The other option includes a slip road from Fulwood Road up to Crookes Road and would result in the loss of two parking spaces from the adjacent shopping parade.
Any changes will be of interest to readers of this website as they could indirectly affect the flow of traffic on both Lydgate Lane and also Manchester Road, two of the key routes up to Crosspool.
A Sheffield Star article says that members of Broomhill Forum have indicated a preference for the second option but final judgement is being reserved until more views are known.
Council u-turn on recycling bins and boxes
The Yorkshire Post and Sheffield Star report that from next year, the council will allow Crosspool householders to select how they use their blue bin and blue box for recycling.
With the current system, residents must use the bin for bottles and the box for paper. But from April, you will be able to choose which you use for which type of item.
The news will come as a relief to elderly residents, some of whom found the boxes cumbersome to move when full of paper and also susceptible to windy and wet weather due to the detachable lid.
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