Deputy Council Leader Julie Grocutt spoke at the first of a series of planned public hearings as part of the Independent Inquiry into Sheffield’s street trees dispute. The inquiry was established as part of the Co-operation Agreement between Labour and Green groups on Sheffield City Council. The inquiry is chaired by Sir Mark Lowcott, whose former work includes senior roles in the civil service and the United Nations. Its purpose is to assist Sheffield’s recovery from the dispute.
South Yorkshire’s Moyo Farm Supplies hosted their inaugural “Fun on the Farm” open harvest family event in Barnsley. Organised by Zimbabwean born Menford Tapudzai, the event was marked by harvests of maize, live performances by artists and children’s activities including experiences with tractors, combine harvesters and horses. A Southern Africa style barbecue, called a braai, attracted families and friends from as far as Portsmouth. Tchiyiwe Chihana reports for Sheffield Live!
More than 200 people gathered outside Sheffield Cathedral to watch the Queen’s state funeral where the service was broadcast on a large screen, with more watching inside. Former royal marine Darren Mills was among those who came down to watch the service. He spoke to Sheffield Live! reporter Baillor Jalloh.
Maria Turner, a Sheffield resident was among thousands to spend hours in the long queue in London to pay final respects to Queen Elizabeth II. Maria and Jeannie Turpe from Dronfield spoke to Sheffield Live! reporter Baillor Jalloh.
Hundreds gathered at Sheffield’s Victoria Quays at the weekend for the return of the popular Sheffield Waterfront Festival. The free family friendly event offered a range of activities including boat trips, canoe and paddle boarding tasters, drumming and circus workshops, arts and crafts, and food market stalls. Sheffield Live! reporter Baillor Jalloh spoke to Jade Wilkes, community outreach and engagement co-ordinator at Sheffield Canal and River Trust.
Campaigners are calling for bus services in Sheffield to be brought into public ownership to improve performance and to keep fares affordable. Citing cancellations, delays and price increases as driving people off the buses, they are hopeful that the new mayor Oliver Coppard will be prepared to intervene. Sheffield Live! reporter Azz Mohammed spoke to former bus worker and secretary of Sheffield Trades Union Council Martin Mayer.
Sheffield Cathedral will have a live broadcast screen open to the public in the cathedral court for the duration of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday. The Queen visited the Cathedral in 2015 for the Royal Maundy service. Throughout the 10-day national period of mourning, the cathedral has opened its doors to those who wish to write in a book of condolence, light a candle or lay flowers. Sheffield Live! reporter Azz Mohammed spoke to Ben Rossi, development manager for Sheffield Cathedral.
A Sheffield couple who watched, in the 1950s, the proclamation ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II on a black and white television, have spoken of their delight to witness South Yorkshire’s proclamation of the new King. Speaking to Sheffield Live! Allan and Hilda Wisbey, both in their 90s, said it was important to bed able to witness South Yorkshire’s declaration of King Charles III ascension to the throne.
Over three hundred people gathered at Sheffield City Hall on Sunday to witness South Yorkshire’s proclamation ceremony for the ascension to the throne of King Charles III. The ceremony was conducted by South Yorkshire’s High Sheriff who was joined by the Lord-Lieutenant, MPs, councillors and members of the public. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!
Speaking to Sheffield Live! Lord Mayor of Sheffield councillor Sian-Mair Richards said: “I think the Queen has been pretty magnificent for the last 70 years, her duty, her service to the country. She just got on with things.” Baillor Jalloh reports.