Crosspool Forum Open Meeting This Thursday 30th July at 7pm St Columba’s Church, Manchester Road.
Guest speakers and local representatives, including Cllr Ruth Milsom, Cllr Minesh Parekh, Cllr Tim Huggan, council officers, and local police, are usually on hand to listen, share updates, and offer friendly, practical advice on community matters.
Guest visitor Bethan Robinson, one of the Food Growing Coordinators at Food Works, is looking forward to meeting local residents and hearing your thoughts. She’ll be on hand to chat about the proposed community food‑growing site at Carver Fields, explain how the project could work, and answer any questions you may have, whether you’re curious, cautious, or keen to get involved.Â
She’s especially interested in understanding what the community would like to see from the space and any ideas or concerns you’d like to share. This is a great chance to help shape a project that could bring fresh produce and learning opportunities.
Make sure to stop by this year’s festival well‑dressing on the grassy bank at the junction of Selborne Road and Watt Lane on Sandygate Road.
This year’s design, inspired by Care in Crosspool, has been lovingly created by our dedicated volunteers using natural materials to form an intricate and thoughtful display. Their hard work has resulted in a beautiful piece of community art that captures the true spirit of caring.
We warmly invite you to join in celebrating this remarkable creation at the Dedication Ceremony, led by Steve Ellis, Focal Minister from St Columba’s Crosspool, Stephen Hill Methodist Church, and members of our local uniformed youth groups. this Friday 26th June at 6pm
Your presence, encouragement, and enthusiasm help keep this cherished tradition alive for future generations.
Donations made at the well‑dressing dedication, however small, will be gratefully received and passed in full to this year’s festival charity,
Crosspool Forum Open Meeting this Thursday 30th April at 7pm St Columba’s Church, Manchester Road Guest Speakers: Linda Gooden – King Edwards School, Head. Cath Jackson – King Edwards School, Assistant Head. Andy Metcalfe – Commercial Manager FirstBus. Local council officer: Cllr Ruth Milsom, Cllr Minesh Parekh, Cllr Tim Huggan, and local police, are usually on hand to hear your views and offer friendly advice on community issues.
Crookes & Crosspool is one of Sheffield’s most competitive wards, with Labour and the Liberal Democrats both treating it as strategically important. Reporting from local media highlights how closely the parties watch this seat and how actively they campaign here.
The Sheffield City Council elections take place on Thursday 7 May 2026, the date set for all local elections across England this year. This timing aligns with the national electoral calendar, which clusters local authority contests, mayoral elections, and devolved‑nation parliamentary elections on the same day
Local elections in Sheffield follow a cycle where one third of councillors are elected each year for three years out of four. The 2026 round covers the seats last contested in 2022, meaning many wards, including Crookes & Crosspool, will see familiar names returning to the ballot. The city’s political balance has been fluid in recent years, with shifts in party groupings and several by‑elections, so the 2026 vote is expected to be significant for the council’s overall direction. Â
Key dates leading up to polling day
Register to vote deadline: Monday 20 April 2026
Postal vote application deadline: 5pm, Tuesday 21 April 2026
Proxy vote and voter ID application deadlines 5pm, Tuesday 28 April 2026
Polling day: Thursday 7 May 2026, 7am–10pm
Councillor Candidates for Crookes & Crosspool (Dated 10th April)
Minesh PAREKH– Labour and Co‑operative
Jordan BARRY – Liberal Democrats
Dylan LEWIS-CRESER – Green Party
Aliou DIALLO – Conservative Party
Alasdair Hadrian COOK, – Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition.
Ricia WARD – Reform UK
Crosspool Polling Stations
Church Of St Columba, Manchester Road, Crosspool, Sheffield, S10 5PL
Crosspool District Youth Sports Trust, Coldwell Lane, Sheffield, S10 5TJ
Hallam FC Club House, Hallam Sports Club, Sandygate Road, Sheffield, S10 5SE
Stephen Hill Methodist Church, 547 Manchester Road, Crosspool, Sheffield, S10 5PL
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority runs on a four‑year cycle. The last election was in 2022, so the next combined authority mayoral election was due this year 2026. Actually, the cycle was reset, and the next South Yorkshire mayoral election is now expected in 2028.
Pancake Party at St Columba’s Church Tuesday 17 February, 3.30pm–5.00p Free to Attend Join us for a fun-filled Pancake Party! Bring along your favourite toppings and enjoy an afternoon of flipping, feasting, and community cheer. For more information, contact: tara.osborne@stcolumbacrosspool.org.uk
Crosspool Forum Open Meeting This Thursday 29th January at 7pm St Columba’s Church, Manchester Road.
Guest speakers and local representatives. including Cllr Ruth Milsom, Cllr Minesh Parekh, Cllr Tim Huggan, council officers, and local police, are usually on hand to hear your views and offer friendly advice on community matters.
Open Meeting (AGM) St. Columba’s Church This Thursday 30th October 2025 7:00pm Bring your voice. Help shape the future of your community. Join the Crosspool Forum committee.
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