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Work to repair the hole at Birley tram stop could cost £1.5m
Mayor Coppard said work would not be completed "this side of Christmas" South Yorkshire's Mayor estimates that work to repair the hole at Birley tram stop could reach £1.5m. On August 23, 2026, the gravel and stone beneath the outbound tram track between White Lane and Birley Lane disappeared down a hole. Tram services have been suspended from Gleadless Townend to Halfway, where the route terminates, since the discovery of what turned out to be a historic mine shaft.
Green Party councillors say 20 glyphosate free streets in Sheffield is not enough
Campaigners say said spraying toxic Glyphosate is incompatible with the 'nature emergency' Sheffield City Council declared in 2021 Green Party councillors in Sheffield “reluctantly” supported plan to stop harmful weed spraying, saying the council's trial should cover more than 20 streets.
Next steps for Sheffield local plan revealed amid concerns from green belt housing campaigners
Plans have created a strong campaign to save the city's green space. Sheffield's council leader has confirmed the next steps for the city's Local Plan now the recent round of consultation is over. Leader of Sheffield City Council Fran Belbin told campaigners in the public gallery of a full council meeting that she is “tackling the challenge head on” of trying to find a different outcome.
How the council U-turn unfolded on day of high drama at Sheffield Town Hall
Unconventionally, the truce appeared to have been arranged through comments on Facebook The drama surrounding the "Zionism is Racism" motion was always expected to come to a head on Wednesday during a meeting of all council members at Sheffield Town Hall. Over the weekend council leader Fran Belbin announced her intention to put forward a Labour minority administration and officially cut ties with the Greens.
Labour and Greens U-turn: Sheffield Council joint administration will continue
"We have made significant progress this morning towards getting to a position that we think we can agree on” Labour and Greens will continue in a joint administration after Sheffield council's leader praised "genuinely constructive" discussions over the Greens' "Zionism is Racism" motion.
Motion proposed to fine Sheffield dog owners who don't carry poo bags
"A small group of people seem to want to almost own the streets with their dogs” A motion to introduce fines for Sheffield dog owners who don't carry poo bags will be put to a full council meeting this week. The 'dogs in public spaces protection order' would see enforcement officers giving fines for people walking dogs without poo bags, not picking up waste or people letting their dogs off leads near playgrounds or primary schools.
Lib Dems confirm they will vote with Labour to remove Greens from Sheffield council leadership tomorrow
“We support the removal of Green councillors from leadership positions, but that does not mean we will be joining Labour in administration” Sheffield Liberal Democrats have confirmed they back the removal of Green councillors from leadership positions after they refused to reject their "Zionism is Racism" motion.
The leadership of Sheffield Council is collapsing: What does this mean for residents?
Big things in the city - like the controversial Local Plan - could face further delays Sheffield City Council leader Fran Belbin is set to propose tearing up Labour's relationship with Greens and leading the council alone. A motion is expected to be brought to a full council meeting on Wednesday 4 November, where every councillor present will have the chance to vote.
Labour to propose running Sheffield Council alone after Zionism motion sends administration into chaos
Sheffield Labour are expected cut ties with the Greens at a full council meeting this week The leader of Sheffield council said trust in the Greens is “completely broken” and announced plans to put forward a Labour-only administration at a full council meeting this week. Labour has 26 of 84 councillors on Sheffield City Council since the May local elections has run the in a joint administration with the Greens.
Spraying of a toxic weed killer down in Sheffield as council trials new technique
Sheffield City Council committed to reducing its glyphosate use in 2020 The spraying of a "toxic" weed killer has decreased this year as Sheffield City Council trials new methods for ridding the city's streets of unwanted foliage. Glyphosate is a weed killer which campaigners say is toxic and poisonous for the environment and health. 1,605 litres of the chemical have been sprayed onto Steel City streets so far this year, a council report says.
Spraying of a toxic weed killer down in Sheffield as council trials new technique
Sheffield City Council committed to reducing its glyphosate use in 2020 The spraying of a toxic weed killer has decreased this year as Sheffield City Council trials blasting unwanted plants with electricity. Glyphosate is a weed killer which campaigners say is toxic and poisonous for the environment and health. 1,605 litres of the chemical have been sprayed onto the Steel City streets so far this year, a council report says.
Allotment prices in Sheffield set to rise again
The council said “favourable” rents in recent years have resulted in a “significant” decrease in ground maintenance The price of renting an allotment is set to increase in 2028. Members of Sheffield City Council's communities, parks and leisure committee will be asked to approve a 5.1 per cent increase in allotment rent and water charges for 2028/29 at an upcoming meeting. Allotment rent is already due to increase in April 2027.
Hillsborough residents to host public meeting on controversial transport changes
The meeting will get everybody's feedback to take to the council and “make as much noise as we can” Residents of Hillsborough, Walkley and surrounding areas will gather next week to discuss Sheffield Council's controversial traffic plans, as their petition reaches 1,900 signatures. Local residents are invited from 6pm to Hillsborough Trinity Church on November 3 for a public meeting to discuss Sheffield City Council's traffic plans to ‘connect the Upper Don Valley'.
What Sheffield Council leader thinks of Mayors plan to buy Doncaster Sheffield airport
Mayor Coppard said sustainable aviation is a "challenge" but he has "no doubt" planes will be flying from DSA in decades to come Sheffield's council leader has called the reopening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) an "excellent opportunity" while thanking those responsible for "keeping the flame alive." Leader of Sheffield City Council Fran Belbin was speaking at the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) board meeting on Tuesday when she addressed the latest developments at...
What Google reviewers say about Sheffield Council as it ranks lowest in Yorkshire
Many reviewers mention difficulty getting through to customer services, spending a long time on hold, being cut off and not being helped Sheffield City Council has the lowest Google rating of any Yorkshire council, with one star reviews criticising driving fines and difficulty getting through to the council on the phone. Researchers looked at Google Maps listings for each of the UK's 382 councils headquarters or main customer service centre on October 8.
Total cost of replacement buses revealed after hole discovered in tram track
The replacement buses will connect with trams at Gleadless Townend, taking travellers to Halfway Buses to replace Sheffield trams that can't run because of a large hole under the tracks will cost more than £275,000. Tram replacement buses are now required to maintain connectivity of the transport network, following the discovery of a historic mineshaft at Birley Lane two months ago.
Derbyshire green belt field saved from development, but next door field in Sheffield still at risk
The Derbyshire field which shares a hedge with the Sheffield site is “not considered developable due to heritage constraints” A field put forward for hundreds of new homes on land on the edge of Sheffield has been ruled unsuitable - but 300 properties on neighbouring greenbelt land in the Steel City are still planned.
Children suspended multiple times before receiving proper support, council report says
One in five children reviewed by the council received no service or support prior to their suspension or exclusion A Sheffield Council report found 65 per cent of children could have been helped earlier in their education but only received support after their needs became worse. Between May and August 2026, Sheffield City Council worked with schools, alternative provision providers, children and families to understand the barriers young people face to being included within education.
10 days on but still no update from Labour or Greens on the future of Sheffield City Council
Sheffield council is still at an impasse after Greens stood by their Zionism motion The future of Sheffield City Council's leadership is still in doubt 10 days after Sheffield's Green Party refused to condemn the controversial Zionism is Racism motion. The controversial motion, which has been blasted as antisemitic by opponents, was passed at the national Green Party conference in Brighton on Sunday October 4.
Sheffield council tenants with poor energy efficiency could get solar panels in next three years
Over the next three years 5,257 council homes could see their roofs “rented out” to improve energy efficiency A Sheffield councillor has explained "innovative" new plans to improve the energy efficiency of council homes, and what it means for tenants. As part of the Government's social housing reform, by April 2030 every council home will need to reach an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of C.
Council housing chair says austerity created homelessness crisis but long term funding can help
"Some of the people that you see sleeping rough do have a roof and a place to go to, but there are reasons they don't go there” The chair of Sheffield council's housing committee said the Christmas rough sleeping target is "irrelevant" without more funding and ongoing support. Sheffield City Council's housing policy committee approved £1.4 million in government funding to get all rough sleepers in for Christmas, on October 22.
Cost of emergency alarms to increase 64 per cent for Sheffield's older people
“We recognise the increase could impact older and more vulnerable tenants, and many of those are living on minimal incomes” More than 1,000 older council residents will pay more for their emergency alarm service in Sheffield. From January, 1,173 tenants living in specialised council accommodation will pay £7.29 per week instead of £4.44 per week for their emergency alarms as they have for the last nine years.
Council challenged on asylum seekers being relocated out of Sheffield
“As a city of sanctuary and as a council that signed up to that, it's disappointing that those views haven't been taken up” Sheffield Council has been questioned on whether local connections and time spent in Sheffield are taken into account before asylum seekers are relocated out of the city. A local campaigner for South Yorkshire Migrant Asylum Action Group (SYMAAG) questioned the Sheffield City Council housing committee on October 22 on asylum accommodation.
Government urged to roll out community investment bonds across the country after Sheffield success
Councillor says Sheffield's climate bonds “make people feel like the council is theirs again” A university report has encouraged nationwide uptake of Sheffield's community investment scheme in Andy Burnham's plans for devolution. Community investments operate like Premium Bonds: From as little as £5, people loan money to UK councils for a return of interest paid every six months.
Sheffield Council set to be given £1.4 million to help end rough sleeping by Christmas
The focus for the first year is to provide immediate accommodation, assessment and support to people on the streets Sheffield City Council is set to receive new funding to help get people off the streets by Christmas. One of the first pledges made by Andy Burnham when he became Prime Minister in July was to give everybody sleeping rough “a route off the streets” by winter. In August, the Government launched a three-year rough sleeping programme for England.
AI could be responsible for huge increase in Sheffield social care complaints
Sheffield City Council received 317 adult care complaints during 2025/26, compared with 177 the previous year AI could be behind a 79 per cent increase in adult social care complaints in Sheffield, a report to a council meeting suggested. 317 new complaints about adult care were logged by Sheffield City Council during 2025/26, compared with 177 in 2024/25, which represents an increase of 79 per cent.
Sheffield councillor responds over 'false' autism 'cure' video claims
A Sheffield councillor who came under fire for allegedly sharing a video promoting stem cell treatment for autism says the claims are "false". It is understood that Mustafa Ahmed, Green Councillor for Burngreave in Sheffield, uploaded a video to his Facebook page advertising a clinic in Dubai. The video, which was downloaded from TikTok, has since been removed from his page, with the councillor stating he never intended to post it.
Sheffield councillor responds over 'false' autism 'cure' video claims
A Sheffield councillor who came under fire for allegedly sharing a video promoting stem cell treatment for autism says the claims are "false". It is understood that Mustafa Ahmed, Green Councillor for Burngreave in Sheffield, uploaded a video to his Facebook page advertising a clinic in Dubai. The video, which was downloaded from TikTok, has since been removed from his page, with the councillor stating he never intended to post it.
Sheffield Greens hit back at Labour ultimatum as council thrown into turmoil over Zionism motion
"If Labour chooses to destabilise Sheffield City Council over this, Labour owns the consequences" The leader of Sheffield Greens has confirmed the group are not backing down over the controversial 'Zionism is Racism' motion that has thrown the council administration into turmoil.
Online shopping habits created need for bigger bins, says councillor
“We could all help by cutting down our online shopping and buying goods locally that don't come with lots of packaging” A Sheffield councillor is encouraging people to order less online, as larger cardboard bins continue to be rolled out across Sheffield. Larger blue bins have started to appear on Sheffield's streets, giving residents more space to recycle paper and card.
"It's a form of slavery": Visas system is leaving migrant care workers vulnerable to abuse, says Sheffield councillor
“People are brought here, provide amazing care, and then we treat them like rubbish” A Sheffield says the visa system leaves migrant care workers "massively open to abuse" and has called for immediate change. Councillor Mark Rusling, who seconded a motion to build a better social care system at a recent full council meeting, said this is a cause close to his heart. “I lost my nan to dementia earlier in the year. She was cared for the last four to five years of her life in a care home," he said.
Sheffield Council leader gives Greens ultimatum after "shameful and antisemitic" motion
“We have today written to their group leader urging them to publicly reject this motion in order for our joint administration to continue” The Sheffield Green Party faces an ultimatum over whether it can continue jointly running the city's council. The demand comes after the national Greens backed an "antisemitic" motion at their party conference earlier this month. The Labour leader of Sheffield City Council Fran Belbin called the "Zionism is Racism" motion "shameful and antisemitic".
National Labour Party calls for an end to local arrangements with Greens unless they reject Zionism motion
The Labour Party chairwoman said local Greens should respond “as a matter of urgency” Chaos could be on the horizon for Sheffield Council after the chair of the national Labour Party called for local ties with Greens to end unless they reject a controversial motion on Zionism. Sheffield City Council is currently led by Labour and Green groups in a joint administration, decided after the May local elections.
Seaside trips, coffee mornings and a collective voice for residents: What Sheffield's tenant associations do
Members say their TARA amplifies voices of local residents, helping them put pressure on the council to “get things done” on their estate A tenants and residents association went on a “lovely” seaside trip this summer, made affordable thanks to council local ward funding. Brindley and Mundella tenants and residents association in Norton Lees is one of more than 40 TARAs in Sheffield.
Council leader's message on anniversary of October 7 attacks
"We remain steadfast in our commitment to ensuring that everyone in Sheffield can live their lives here, free from fear or prejudice" Sheffield Council leader has issued a statement to mark the "appalling" October 7 attacks on Israel, and reaffirmed Sheffield's support for a two-state solution. Councillor Fran Belbin, leader of Sheffield City Council, marked the third anniversary of the largest terror attack in Israel's history, with a statement to the strategy and resources committee meeting.
South Yorkshire residents asked for their thoughts on new bus network
The survey is available online and paper copies can be collected from transport interchanges People across Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield are being invited to share their thoughts in a survey on the "future of transport" in South Yorkshire. The new South Yorkshire People's Network was announced in March this year, with buses joining trams under public control, free travel for under 18s, and new orange buses.
Councillor asks community to help put up extra Remembrance Day poppies as "far right on the rise"
"With the far right on the rise across Europe, it's really important we don't forget those who fought for our country and fought against division” A Sheffield councillor wants there to be "more poppies than ever before" in his ward for this years Remembrance Day. The red poppy is a symbol to remember those who lost their lives in conflicts across the world, originating from World War One which ended 108 years ago.
Planning to be approved to turn green belt into dog field in Rivelin Valley, on specific wildlife conditions
Objectors are concerned that dangerous dogs could react to children on the Rivelin Valley Trail A green belt field in the Rivelin Valley is set to become a dog walking park, despite objections from local residents and a conservation group over wildlife impacts and dangerous dogs. But conditions attached to Sheffield City Council's planning permission say the dog walking park must include a bug hotel.
Cricket bats and dry stone walls: How is ward money spent in south west Sheffield?
Ward councillors encourage community groups to reach out if they have an idea for a project that would benefit from remaining funding Cricket equipment, bench installation and dry stone walling are among projects in South West Sheffield funded by the council this year, as a councillor calls for more groups to apply for funding. Seven Local Area Committees (LACs) were established by Sheffield City Council in May 2021, each bringing together four wards and their elected councillors.
Council efficiency drive hoped to reduce cost of SEND taxis, despite increasing demand
2,600 children and young people across Sheffield are currently supported by the council's home-to-school transport service Sheffield Council hopes to save money on its new special needs transport contract, which it expects will cost £13 million every year. The council arranges transport for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), looked after children, and vulnerable adults.
Longest allotment waiting lists in Sheffield revealed
“I understand how disappointing it is for residents who want to grow their own food but face a long wait for a plot” Almost 4000 people are waiting for an allotment across Sheffield, which is almost double the number waiting five years ago. Demand for a space to grow fruit, vegetables and flowers in Sheffield increased during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, and remains much higher than the number of council-owned allotment plots available.
Nigel Farage talks accountability amid donations from Sheffield-born billionaires
“There will be a degree of jeopardy, a degree of genuine accountability, and that's the promise that we're making” Nigel Farage answered questions on Sheffield's green belt and accountability, amid proposals of a “sweeping deregulation” of the planning system, and donations from Sheffield-born billionaires. The leader of Reform UK spoke to an audience at Doncaster Racecourse at the first date of his ‘100 days to save Britain' tour.
Nigel Farage on high streets, welfare and Reform councillors stepping down during South Yorkshire visit
“We need to rethink the whole model of what a town and city centre is. And we haven't really quite got there." Nigel Farage launched his general election campaign by calling Doncaster “broken” when he took to the stage. His appearance at Doncaster Racecourse on October 1 marked the first stop on Reform UK's ‘100 Days to Save Britain' tour, outlining what the party would do in their first 100 days in government should they win the next general election.
"Transformational" vs "cautious": Sheffield councillors clash over Burnham's announcement of a National Care Service
Could a National Care Service be a “missing piece”, or is 2030 too late? In the wake of Prime Minister Andy Burnham's speech at Labour Party conference on 29 September, Sheffield councillors reflect on what his announcements could mean for social care in Sheffield. Andy Burnham announced a free at the point of use ‘National Care Service', what he called “landmark policy as significant as the creation of the NHS itself”.
"We just want people to have fun": The tennis-like sport taking Sheffield by storm
“I've had people say to me that they're feeling quite isolated, but they've found pickleball and they're playing three or four times a week now” A racket sport crossed between tennis, badminton and table tennis is “snowballing” in popularity in Sheffield, thanks to a non-profit focussed on making the sport as inclusive as possible.
Anti-abortion "conspiracy" groups are rife in Sheffield
Councillors were asked how they would deal with “retraumatising displays of harassment and disinformation” from anti-abortion campaigners Sheffield City Council have been demanded to act on “American, conspiracy-esq” anti-abortion displays outside hospitals and in the city centre. Campaigner Charlotte Mead asked councillors at a meeting on Wednesday (September 23) how they are planning to deal with “harassing the public regarding women accessing healthcare”.
Sheffield green belt protestors say "no one is stepping back from this fight"
“The impact on particular areas of the city would be devastating” Sheffield's green belt campaigners gathered outside the town hall yesterday to voice their concerns at the council's plan to develop on more than 300 hectares of green space. "Can the plan Fran!" shouted Jo Tunstall through a megaphone in the lead up to a full Sheffield City Council meeting on Wednesday (September 23). Her comment was aimed at Sheffield City Council leader Fran Belbin.
Social housing tenants in Sheffield set for better protection against fire, cold and structural collapse from November
“Tragic events, such as the Grenfell Tower Fire and the death of Awaab Ishak, exposed serious failings in building safety and housing conditions in social housing” New changes will require social housing landlords to take action on more hazards, following the death of a two-year-old boy who lived in a flat with black mould.
"It's something our council and people have called for for a long time": Sheffield reacts to government's West Bank sanctions
“I'm proud to say that the pressure my colleagues and grassroots organisations have put on the Government has worked” Long-standing Sheffield campaigners for peace in Palestine have shared their reaction to government sanctions on Israeli goods. Councillor Minesh Parekh and Sheffield Central MP Abtisam Mohamed feel the pressure they add at a local level is important to ensure the government holds Israel accountable.
Southey Social Club's fight for survival
“The club culture has changed unbelievably. It's a very difficult trade to be in” A social club's steward said he won't let his north Sheffield institution close, despite it being “run down for years”. Southey Social Club has been a community pillar since 1936, but more recently has faced increased financial challenges. The club is run by a committee, and 61-year-old Darren (Daz) Mullen has been managing the bar for two years.
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